Rajasthan

• 12 Oct 2022

'The Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards 2022- Rajasthan' to be held in Jaipur

Why In News?

On October 11, 2022, Director, Tourism Department, Rajasthan, Dr. Rashmi Sharma said in the press conference that 'The Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards 2022-Rajasthan' will be held in Jaipur in the last week of November.

Key Points

• Dr. Rashmi Sharma said that in order to honor the entrepreneurs who have promoted responsible tourism in the state, the Rajasthan Tourism Department has started 'The Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards 2022-Rajasthan' in collaboration with Outlook Group. Local entrepreneurs associated with the tourism sector will participate in it.
• He informed that 'The Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards 2022-Rajasthan' will be given in eight categories.
• The awards will be given in the categories of Sustainable Leadership - Hotels, Sustainable Leadership - Homestay, Sustainable Leadership - BNB and Guesthouse, Sustainable Enterprises in Eco-Fragile Landscape, Sustainability Champion in Pathfinder, Sustainability Champion in Grassroots Heroes, Heritage Conservation and Wildlife Conservation.

11th Edition of India Stonemart to be held in Jaipur

Why In News?

On October 11, 2022, Rajasthan Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, while presiding over a review meeting regarding India Stonemart at the Government Secretariat in Jaipur, informed that the 11thedition of India Stonemart will be held from November 10 to 13 at JECC, Jaipur.

Key Points

• Instructing the concerned officials to ensure proper preparations regarding India Stonemart-2022, the Chief Secretary said that the famous India Stonemart event in the country and abroad should be historic.
• India Stonemart will be organized by the Centre for Development of Stone, RICO and FICCI. Jaipur Development Authority, Jaipur Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited, Police, General Administration Department and other departments will cooperate to make it a success.
• Around 350 exhibitors are expected to participate in The India Stonemart. Exhibitors from several countries including Turkey, Iran, Portugal will participate in it. The states of Gujarat and Odisha will also set up state pavilions in it. Jaipur Architecture Festival, Buyer-Sale Meet and Shilpgram have also been organized here.