Bharat Parv goes virtual

Virtual Bharat Parv 2021 was inaugurated by Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker, alongside Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C), Tourism and Culture. The event took place from January 26 to 31, in line with ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.

Prahlad Singh Patel, in his address, said that tourism was the most affected industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a positive attitude and effective planning of the government are helping this industry to rebound in a magnificent way.

He said that the diverse culture of India is our great strength and we can introduce it to the world through tourism.

Om Birla also spoke about the tourism sector and pointed out that there is no state or district in our country that doesn’t have a distinct speciality of its own. Because of this uniqueness, India has become a centre of attraction for international tourists, too. We are working to connect the whole country through tourism and culture. “Through the 'Bharat Parv' programme, MOT has taken a commendable step to bringing together India's tourism, spiritual and other activities on a single platform. The tourism sector is the only area that provides the highest employment. If we wish to change the socio-economic conditions in our country, then it is essential that efforts are made for growth of the tourism sector. Every state has strived towards developing its wellness, yoga and spirituality-related destinations in the tourism sector. Despite the odds, the sector has worked to turn this challenge into an opportunity,” he said.