Chief Minister presented 'Hospitality & Tourism Excellence Award' to Entrepreneurs and Businessmen associated with tourism sector | 15 May 2023

Why in News?

On 13 May 2023, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the 'Hospitality & Tourism Excellence Award' to entrepreneurs and businessmen associated with the tourism sector in a program organized by a news channel.

Key Points:

• On this occasion, the Chief Minister also felicitated Director General Information Banshidhar Tiwari & Sushant Patnaik for his contribution in the field of environment and forest for better coordination with various tourism businessmen & contribution in effective publicity of public welfare schemes through media.
• It is known that the entire Uttarakhand is a destination from the point of view of tourism and efforts are being made to connect the state through various circuits. Along with tourism, there are many possibilities in adventure tourism and other tourism activities in the state.
• Due to the spontaneous natural beauty of the state, there are immense possibilities of tourism, industry and trade. The foundation stone of the ropeway from Hemkunt Sahib and Gaurikund to Kedarnath has been laid, due to which the journey will be easier in the coming times. Passengers will reach Char Dham from Rishikesh in a very short time as compared to before construction of all-weather road and construction of Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line.