National Tourism Day - Varanasi Travel

National Tourism Day- Varanasi Travel ( The Second Online Travel, Varanasi )

National Tourism Day- Varanasi Travel, the 2nd online travel: National Tourism Day in India is celebrated every January 25 to promote the tourism industry in the country and to recognize the contribution of the sector to the growth and sustainability of the local communities in and around tourist places. The history behind the celebration of this day is exactly not known.

However, in 1948, a Tourist Traffic Committee was formed to promote tourism. The first regional offices of the same were established in Delhi and Mumbai. Three years later, in 1951, more offices were opened in Kolkata and Chennai. A department specifically about tourism was established in 1958 under the Ministry of Tourism and Communication that was headed by the Deputy General in the rank of Joint Secretary.

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The importance of National Tourism Day is plain and simple. It is to highlight the prominence of tourism in the country and how it impacts India's economic prospects. Each and every region in the country has a rich history attached to it that is commemorated in various ways. Tourism is the best way to highlight it all. Along with this, people are educated about the role it plays in the country as well.

In 2020, the 'Dekho Apna Desh' was started by Honourable Modiji to attract more and more tourists. Owing to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, tourism was deeply impacted by the lockdown that was put in the country to curb COVID-19's rampant spread.

The theme for National Tourism Day 2024  

Every year, National Tourism Day highlights the year's theme to increase awareness about different travel elements. The theme for 2024 is 'Sustainable Travels, Timeless Memories,' promoting responsible and conscious travel. However, the focus in 2023 was "Tourism and Green Investments,' emphasizing the connection between tourism and green financial practices.

“Travel expands the mind and fills the gap.” Happy National Tourism Day! 

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Ramesh Verma Cmd, the Second Online Travel, Aktha, Pahariya, Varanasi, National Tourism Day 25^th January