TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - February 2023
Feb 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Ministry of Tourism Selected Four Pilgrim Centres under PRASHAD Scheme
The Ministry of Tourism under its schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan' and 'National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' identified four pilgrim centres for development. They provide financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations etc. for the development of tourism infrastructure in the country.
The Ministry of Tourism revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations. Under SD2.0, the Ministry identified 'Hampi' and 'Mysuru' as destinations for development.
Pilgrim centres identified by Ministry of Tourism in Karnataka were (i) Development of Maa Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru, Karnataka, (ii) Sri Madhwa Vana, Kunjarugiri, Udupi District, (iii) Papnash Temple, Bidar District and (iv) Sri Renuka Yallamma Temple, Saudatti, Belagavi District.
The Government of India launched the PRASAD scheme in the year 2014-2015 under the Ministry of Tourism. The full form of the PRASAD scheme is the 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive'.
Feb 13, 2023
India Jumps to 55th Place in ICAO's Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking: DGCA
India's aviation safety oversight ranking jumped to the 55th position from 112th place earlier, with a significant improvement in the country's score under the ICAO's coordinated validation mission, according to regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Under its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach, an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) was undertaken in India from November 9 to 16, 2022.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) undertakes audit of all the contracting states under this programme.
The eight audit areas of a Member State's aviation system that the programme monitors are: Primary Aviation Legislation and Civil Aviation Regulations (LEG), Civil Aviation Organization (ORG), Personnel Licensing and Training (PEL), Aircraft Operations (OPS), Airworthiness of Aircraft (AIR), Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (AIG), Air Navigation Services (ANS) and Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA).
Feb 06, 2023
India's IndiGo Seeks Partnerships to Expand International Network
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the operator of India's leading airline IndiGo, is seeking partnerships that will allow it to expand its international network.
The airline's international capacity is already at 105% of pre COVID levels and it plans to grow this further in 2023.
IndiGo's code share agreement with Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic has increased connections to Europe, where the Indian carrier is adding capacity to meet growing demand for air travel.