Rajasthan

• 07 Aug 2023

India International Travel Mart – Rajasthan gets the Best Heritage Tourism Destination of the Year Award

Why in News?

Rajasthan has been awarded the Best Heritage Tourism Destination of the Year Award, represented by the Department of Tourism, at the India International Travel Mart held in Chennai on August 6, 2023.

Key Points:

• Deputy Director Ajay Sharma and Tourism Officer Siraj Qureshi received the award on behalf of the Rajasthan Tourism Department at the ceremony.
• It is known that Rajasthan is known on the world stage for its art-culture, historical heritage, religious places, famous temples, ancient forts, palaces, delicious cuisine, natural beauty and tourist places.
• Through a powerpoint presentation by the Rajasthan Tourism Team, the steps taken by the state government in the tourism sector, information about new schemes and tourism promotion films were also displayed.

Rajasthan State Guru Gorakhnath Board formed

Why in News?

Orders in this regard have been issued by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment after Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal of the Rajasthan State Guru Gorakhnath Board on August 5, 2023.

Key Points:

• The Board will have 5 non-official members (Chairman, Vice-Chairman and 3 Members). Also, Department of Industries, School Education (Primary/medical) & Sanskrit Education, Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Department of Labour, Department of Devasthan, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government Secretary/Commissioner/Joint Director or their representatives will be on the Board as Government Members.
• A Deputy Director level officer of Social Justice and Empowerment Department will be the Secretary in the Board.
• The Managing Director of the Rajasthan State Other Backward Classes Finance and Development Cooperative Corporation Limited or his representative will be a special invitee to the Board.
• The Administrative Department of the Board will be the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
• The Rajasthan State Guru Gorakhnath Board will identify the problems of Jogi, Yogi, Nath castes & give suggestions to the state government on the basis of authentic survey report to provide basic facilities to these classes and remove backwardness.
• Suggestions will be given by the Board to propose various schemes for the welfare of the society, coordination with various departments in respect of ongoing schemes, promotion of employment, educational and economic upgradation of the society, promotion of traditional business of the society beyond the existing norms.
• Along with this, other suggestions including strengthening & renovation of the religious and cultural heritage of the society & monasteries, research on articles, texts, literature etc. related to the society, taking concrete measures against social evils will also be presented to the state government.