Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach has once again become the site of a simmering conflict, as thousands of long-time vendors fear the loss of their livelihoods under a civic plan aimed at securing Blue Flag Certification. The Greater Chennai Corporation’s proposal to reduce vending units on the beach from 1,417 to…
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PM Modi to Chair Chief Secretaries Meet on Human Capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27 and 28, 2025, with a sharp focus on strengthening India’s human capital to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The high-level conference is being held at a time when Centre–State…
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Centre Boosts Wildlife and Eco-Tourism Across India
The Government of India is intensifying efforts to promote wildlife and forest tourism as part of its broader strategy to position the country as a sustainable and holistic travel destination. The Ministry of Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to developing eco-friendly tourism infrastructure across forested and wildlife-rich regions, including key…
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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Maps 6.38 Lakh Villages
The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) programme has completed identification of 6,38,365 villages for cultural mapping across India, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. Of these, structured cultural data for 6,23,449 villages has already been uploaded to the MGMD national portal, marking a major step in cataloguing village-level heritage…
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Government Proposes Major Tourism Development in Nalanda
The Union Ministry of Tourism has proposed a comprehensive plan for the development and promotion of Nalanda as a key tourism and pilgrimage destination in Bihar. Following discussions with the State Government of Bihar, officials have requested a Destination Strategy and Development Plan for Nalanda to implement effective infrastructure and…
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Udaipur Tourism Meet to Boost One State-One Global Destination
Udaipur, October 16, 2025: The Ministry of Tourism successfully concluded a two-day State Tourism Ministers’ Meet in Udaipur, aimed at advancing the Prime Minister’s vision of “One State: One Global Destination.” The event, held from October 14-15, brought together Tourism Ministers and senior officials from all States and Union Territories…