Rajasthan

• 23 Jul 2022

Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart–2022

Why In News?

• On July 22, 2022, The Minister of Arts and Culture of Rajasthan, Dr. B.D. Kalla inaugurated the second edition of Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) 2022 at Hotel Clarks, Amer.

Key Points

• The RDTM is being jointly organised by the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism in Rajasthan (FHTR) and Rajasthan Tourism.
• On this occasion, the Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2022 was released and a booklet on the MoU for The Incredible Cultural Heritage with UNESCO was released.
• Dr. B.D. Kalla said that promotion of tourism is a high priority of the state government, so a budget favourable to the tourism sector was announced. The tourism-related visionary policies of the State Government will be beneficial in promoting innovations as a preferred tourist destination.
• Chief Secretary Usha Sharma said that for the first time in history, a budget of Rs 1000 crore has been allocated to the Tourism Development Fund. Out of this, Rs 600 crore will be spent on infrastructure development and Rs 400 crore for marketing and branding.
• Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism, said that the Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy aims to establish Rajasthan as the largest film-friendly state and destination for film shooting. At the same time, the state has to be made the most preferred film tourist destination.
• The policy will help in promoting the art and culture of the State, encouraging the production of high quality Rajasthani language films and creating employment opportunities related to the film industry in the State.
• FHTR Chairman Apoorva Kumar said public-private partnerships are the way to revive the industry. Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart 2022 will be suitable for the respective travel partners to serve as a common platform for interaction and business creation.
• It is worth mentioning that Rajasthan is known in the country and the world for its rich culture, historical heritage, forts, palaces, art and culture, wildlife, fairs and festivals, adventure, wedding, film shoot sites.

Bar Council of Rajasthan's new building in High Court Jodhpur campus

Why In News?

• On July 22, 2022, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a proposal of Rs. 14.37 crore for the construction of a new building of the Bar Council of Rajasthan in the premises of the Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur.

Key Points

• With this approval, a 500-person capacity auditorium, strong room, electric room and staff room etc. will be constructed on the ground floor of the new building of the Bar Council and the room and other facilities of the Secretary and office bearers of the Bar Council on the ground floor will be developed.
• On the first and second floors of this, the room of the Chairman of the Council, the Vice Chairman' Hall, the Meeting Hall, the Library, the Driver's Dormitory, the Multipurpose Hall and the Office will be constructed.
• The building will be constructed by Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation (RSRDC).
• It is noteworthy that a financial provision of Rs 8.53 crore was announced in this regard by the Chief Minister in the budget for the year 2022-23. Expanding the facilities due to increase in the auditorium and construction area, the Chief Minister has given approval for a revised amount of Rs.14.37 crore.