The Ministry of Tourism has signed a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP to promote India’s tourism destinations globally through cinematic storytelling. The collaboration aims to highlight India’s natural landscapes, cultural richness, and heritage sites, with a special focus on the State of Gujarat. Union…
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India’s Biosphere Reserves: Nature Meets Sustainability
On November 3, India joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Biosphere Reserves, reaffirming its commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. With 18 notified reserves spanning 91,425 sq. km of which 13 are recognized by UNESCO India’s biosphere network serves as a living example of how nature…
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GST Reforms to Boost Ladakh’s Artisans, Farmers & Tourism
Ladakh’s unique economy, rooted in its culture, geography, and traditional craftsmanship, is set for a major boost with recent GST reforms. The reduction of GST to 5% on Pashmina, apricots, handicrafts, and hotel services aims to empower artisans, farmers, and tourism workers, enhancing incomes and competitiveness. Handlooms and Pashmina Industry…
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Mizoram GST Cut Boosts Spices, Bamboo Crafts & Tourism
Mizoram’s government has announced a major GST rationalisation to boost the state’s economy, focusing on agriculture, handicrafts, and tourism. Key changes include cutting GST from 18% to 5% on processed Mizo Bird’s Eye Chilli, ginger, turmeric, bamboo and cane products, as well as passion fruit products. Hotel rooms up to…