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Symptoms That Show You Are An Addict

Symptoms That Show You Are An Addict

The condition of addiction involves a variety of harmful behaviour and conditions. It is important for someone struggling with addiction to recognize these signs so they can get the help they need.

Addiction can manifest in a variety of ways. Signs are observed by others, whereas symptoms are experienced by the addict.

Someone who is addicted might show some of these signs and symptoms, but not others. It is still possible for them to be addicted even if they don’t have all of these characteristics.

Understanding the causes of addiction –

Several factors contribute to addiction. The possibility of developing an addiction exists for everyone. The risk of developing cancer, however, may be elevated by certain influences. Drug use, genetics, and mental health disorders are among the factors that contribute to addiction. A person’s risk of developing a substance addiction is also influenced by factors such as poverty, trauma, abuse, stress, and early substance use.

Siddharth Jhaveri – Founder, Zorbacare / Zorbawellness

Common signs of addiction include –

  • Changing social groups, making new friends, and having odd conversations on the phone
  • The possession of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes, cigarettes, weighing scales, etc.
  • Having financial difficulties
  • Lying
  • Unexpected, often urgent, outings
  • Being secretive
  • Theft
  • Drug stashes in plastic, paper, or foil packaging

Addiction signs can be explained in a variety of ways. Health-related reasons can also affect mood, behaviour, and energy levels.

Jumping to conclusions should be avoided. Even if some obvious signs are observed, it can be difficult to tell if someone has an addiction. You should consult a healthcare provider or addiction counsellor or specialist if you find drugs or drug paraphernalia to determine the best course of action.

The health risks and complications associated with different substances can vary. Aside from potential legal issues, illegal substances pose health risks. Overdose, brain damage, and long-term health consequences can also be associated with some substances.

There are certain groups of people who are at a higher risk of addiction. A person’s risk of becoming addicted can be increased by certain factors.

Forms of addiction –

While substance abuse is generally associated with addiction, there are also behavioural addictions like gambling that can be just as detrimental. The term addiction refers to a condition in which a person is unable to stop using a substance or a practice for an extended period. Typically, this is at the expense of their physical and mental health.

It is possible to break free from addiction through a variety of effective treatment options. To minimize the uncomfortable effects of withdrawal, doctors can prescribe medications that can reduce the cravings for certain substances.

Recovery from addiction can also be aided by psychotherapy, rehabilitation centres 12-step programs, and support groups.

Zorbacare is considered the best rehab in India As a result of the program, addicts can express their individuality in ways that enable them to become a contributing part of society, instead of becoming dependent on alcohol or drugs.

https://www.zorbacare.com

SwapLand SLB launches India’s First Phygital Bitcoin Raffle

SwapLand SLB launches India’s First Phygital Bitcoin Raffle

A Beautiful plot of Land in God! own Country is awaiting the winner.

We all live along the lines of the digital world today and digital investments are quite familiar to people of all walks of life. The hiking popularity of cryptocurrencies is always appealing. Ambiguity around the validity of Bitcoins might leave you with questions. Are you confused about what to do with the Bitcoins you own? Do you wonder whether Bitcoins can buy you some real assets? Then here is a game-changer.

A group of like-minded Bitcoin enthusiasts founded Swapland SLB in the year 2022.

With all the apprehensions around the validity of cryptocurrencies in place, they are trying to let people understand how cryptocurrencies can be converted into real assets, to provide a physical dimension to Bitcoin, and ensure that you get the maximum value out of the Bitcoins you possess.

Swapland SLB is a crypto raffle system which is a fun and engaging idea to swap the valueless digital entity with a similarly valued plot of land. Simply buy the raffle tickets with your Bitcoins and the lucky ones can get a beautiful plot of Land in India. Swap your Bitcoins with a raffle coupon and win real land with SwapLand SLB.

The raffle coupon costs 0.0014 BTC, and only 10000 coupons are available. An Early bird sale will be live on the 21st September 2022 afternoon and will be active for only 96hours. After the Early bird sale, the rest of the coupons will be available for sale for only 30 days.

The draw date of the raffle is 3rd November 2022. It will be an automated coupon selection process and will be streamed live on the platform. SwaplandSLB’s raffle is for just one winner, but referrers get XRP or XLM Coins as referral rewards. Also, there are many more offers for all participants.

Visit https://swaplandslb.com for more information.

A steal deal for Honeymoon Couples by Andaman Bliss Tours and Travel agency

A steal deal for Honeymoon Couples by Andaman Bliss Tours and Travel agency

Andaman Nicobar Island, If you want a break from your monotonous life, you gotta visit the Indian archipelago located in the Bay of Bengal. Andaman and Nicobar have a variety of places and beaches to see which makes them an ideal destination for all to visit. But if you are skeptical about your Andaman tour, you can have full faith in Andaman Bliss Tours and Travel. They have been recognized and rated as the best travel agents in Andaman.

For the last 5years, Andaman Bliss has provided the best service to their guests on a very reasonable budget. They offer the Andaman Family Tour Package, Andaman Group tour package, and Andaman Honeymoon package which have been specially curated by travel experts. Other than Andaman tour packages they also provide car rentals, flight, cruise transfers, and accommodations. Andaman Bliss is a one-stop solution for all your travel queries.

Being the best travel agent of Andaman for years, Andaman Bliss has come up with a lucrative offer as a gesture of gratitude. They are offering Andaman Honeymoon Tour Package for the newlyweds at an unbelievable price. The package includes :

  • Pick up from Airport
  • Cabs for sightseeing
  • Cruise transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and Dinner

They have made the package more exciting by providing complimentary Couple Photoshoots. Pictures hold the best memories. Thus, Andaman Bliss wants to give their newlywed couples the best memory of the island. Pictures were taken by a professional photographer by the beach, with greenery all around, and different hues of blue above and in the background. The best gift one can offer to their guest.

For bookings and more information please visit www.andamanbliss.com or call +91 9933202248.

About Andaman Bliss

Andaman Bliss is a highly reputed and trusted travel agent of Andaman. Our one and only motto is to provide the best service to our guests and make their vacations memorable. Our tour packages are curated by travel experts to cater to the needs of our guests so that they get the best experience of the island.

With the pilot run complete, Market99 online presence successful and expanding month on month

With the pilot run complete, Market99 online presence successful and expanding month on month

In 2022, around 214 million people in India logged in online to shop, and this number is continuously growing with each passing day.

If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that the online world will never stop, Market99 always strived for accessibility for affordability, and the internet is one of the most accessible methods out there. It was inevitable for Market99 to go online with its wide range of premium and affordable products.

In March 2021, Market99 launched its online store Market99.com, along with a launch on major marketplaces, and since then, it has been creating and breaking all sorts of records with sales that are exceptionally growing. After six months of the pilot run, Market99’s online presence is exceeding expectations with sales that are continuously growing.

Apart from a striking success with the D2C business model, the brand’s presence across marketplaces is something to admire. In a very limited timeframe, Market99 has managed to mark its successful presence on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Pepperfry, and more. With such a successful run so far, Market99’s founder and managing director, Mr. Mohammad Abdullah, gave his insights on what the future holds for the company in the online world.

“For any organisation, changes are inevitable, and a means to survive, Market99 has always been keen on changing its ways with time. That is what makes us the success that we are today. From the very start, we were confident about going online with our affordable and high-quality products, and with time our customers have shown us why it was a step in the right direction.”

After a successful run with its physical stores across the country, Market99 is on the way to taking over the digital retail world. Currently, there are over 3000+ products live on the website, which includes best sellers of Market99 and some online exclusives. The brand is currently gearing up for its annual Diwali sale, which as it claims, is going to be bigger than ever.

Perfect Pollucon Services – Redefining the Environmental Services

Perfect Pollucon Services – Redefining the Environmental Services

In today’s modern era, the ease of doing business policies has witnessed a rise in industrialization and development projects. Although this approach is positive from an economic perspective, it can prove to be hazardous to the environment if not executed in a proper manner. Thus, policies put in place have been made more stringent than ever, paving the way for the environmental consulting market to grow. Moreover, the recent “Make in India’ initiative is encouraging the reduction of imports, promoting the availability of skilled labor, digitization, and startup culture, further driving this market’s growth. When on-boarding an environmental consulting services provider, clients expect the completion of the environmental consulting projects without any hiccups within the pre-defined timelines. Ensuring the cost of the project fits within the allocated budget is another top priority.

Perfect Pollucon Services, headquartered in Maharashtra, is perfectly poised as one of the leading environmental monitoring services providers for Indoor & Ambient Air Quality Testing, Stack Testing & Environmental Monitoring. The company’s team of experts are well trained to carry out monitoring activities at an expert level within the predefined timelines. “Perfect Pollucon Services has positioned itself to provide a faster response to any queries from clients or government officials. We provide high-quality services at affordable rates. We believe that faster response at affordable rates is the key to sustain in any kind of business and that is what defines us. Due to this positioning, we have with us some of the major clients for more than a decade,” says Tanaji Gajare, Managing Director at Perfect Pollucon Services with well over 30 years of experience in environmental monitoring.

Customer-centric Approach

Perfect Pollucon Services takes pride in having catered to more than 400 well-renowned clients across India since its inception. The company possesses a very diverse client base, ranging from MNC to small startups hailing from a broad range of industries. Continually keeping up with this evolving market, Perfect Pollucon Services trains its employees, keeping them apprised with the latest federal rules and regulations from environmental agencies along with maintaining the industrial equipment. The equipment is well-calibrated to achieve maximum accuracy. “We have set stringent quality check procedures at every step of the environmental monitoring process to maintain strict quality standards,” informs Tanaji. Despite the pandemic, the company has soldiered on by going completely digital wherever possible in order to maintain relevancy within the market. The focus of the company’s Environmental Consulting services will be completely customer-centric. “With the onset of Covid19, our company had taken a measured approach to safeguard our employees and mitigate financial and operational exposure. But now things are slowly changing back to normal. We had completely shut down some of the operations like collecting samples from client premises during the pandemic. Now, wherever possible, we have gone completely digital,” explains Tanaji.

Dedicated toward achieving complete customer satisfaction, the company adheres to all guidelines defined by CPCB and International WHO, and EPA to carry out every single Environmental Monitoring Activity. Now, with several organizations, SMBs and large-scale enterprises alike, are attaining increased awareness about the health of its employees on the office premises, the company assists them in measuring the harmful pollutants that may be present within the office or the office premises. Once the pollutant is detected, the team at Perfect Pollucon Services then designs and develops a strategic plan to overcome the challenges.

Setting the Course for the Future

With a strong foothold in this sector, the company intends to continue to deliver value-added services across the spectrum of industry verticals. A linchpin of this domain, the company aims to expand its reach and availability of services across the whole of Maharashtra in the near future. Tanaji adds, “Since the challenging period is almost over, in coming years, our main focus would be to drive growth and increase market share while not compromising on our quality of the service.”

Tanaji Gajare, Managing Director, Perfect Pollucon Services, Offering Top-notch Environmental Services

With a team of technically adept professionals under its wing, Perfect Pollucon Services’ specialty lies in addressing a host of environmental pollution-related issues. Incepted in 2007, the company offers a comprehensive suite of Environmental Consultancy Services and Environmental Monitoring Services. Environmental Impact Assessment Study, Air Pollution Monitoring, Preparations of Environmental Statement, Renewal of Consent and CESS returns regarding water consumption are some of the processes offered by Environmental Consultancy Services. Simultaneously, the Environmental Monitoring Services include Indoor Air Quality Monitoring, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring, Stack Emission Monitoring, Noise Level Measurement, Light Assessment Survey, Wastewater or drinking water sampling and analysis, Soil testing and analysis, and Workplace Monitoring.

A steal deal for Honeymoon Couples by Andaman Bliss Tours and Travel agency

A steal deal for Honeymoon Couples by Andaman Bliss Tours and Travel agency

Andaman Nicobar Island, If you want a break from your monotonous life, you gotta visit the Indian archipelago located in the Bay of Bengal. Andaman and Nicobar have a variety of places and beaches to see which makes them an ideal destination for all to visit. But if you are skeptical about your Andaman tour, you can have full faith in Andaman Bliss Tours and Travel. They have been recognized and rated as the best travel agents in Andaman.

For the last 5years, Andaman Bliss has provided the best service to their guests on a very reasonable budget. They offer the Andaman Family Tour Package, Andaman Group tour package, and Andaman Honeymoon package which have been specially curated by travel experts. Other than Andaman tour packages they also provide car rentals, flight, cruise transfers, and accommodations. Andaman Bliss is a one-stop solution for all your travel queries.

Being the best travel agent of Andaman for years, Andaman Bliss has come up with a lucrative offer as a gesture of gratitude. They are offering Andaman Honeymoon Tour Package for the newlyweds at an unbelievable price. The package includes :

  • Pick up from Airport
  • Cabs for sightseeing
  • Cruise transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and Dinner

They have made the package more exciting by providing complimentary Couple Photoshoots. Pictures hold the best memories. Thus, Andaman Bliss wants to give their newlywed couples the best memory of the island. Pictures were taken by a professional photographer by the beach, with greenery all around, and different hues of blue above and in the background. The best gift one can offer to their guest.

For bookings and more information please visit www.andamanbliss.com or call +91 9933202248.

About Andaman Bliss

Andaman Bliss is a highly reputed and trusted travel agent of Andaman. Our one and only motto is to provide the best service to our guests and make their vacations memorable. Our tour packages are curated by travel experts to cater to the needs of our guests so that they get the best experience of the island.

National Flag To be installed at tourist places.: Shri G Kishan Reddy

National Flag To be installed at tourist places.: Shri G Kishan Reddy

The three days National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh concluded on September 20 in the presence of Union Tourism Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy. Tourism Ministers of 12 States including Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Haryana, Mizoram, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh attended the conference.

During concluding remarks, Shri G Kishan Reddy thanked all the State delegates and sector representatives for their valuable suggestions. Shri Reddy urged that all states share and adopt best practices to boost the tourism sector. States must organize such conferences at the state level with district officers of different departments and stakeholders to improve and promote tourism destinations. Shri Reddy emphasized on the importance of Yuva Tourism Clubs and said these clubs can become a game changer for the sector.

Shri Reddy also informed that National Flag will be installed at tourist places. He also appealed to the states and stakeholders to install flags at all hotels and tourist places. The Union Minister said that such conferences will be organized from time to time to provide an opportunity to learn from one another and hoped that this will yield desired results very soon.

Talking about the outcome of the conference, Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh said India will play a pivotal role in contributing towards global tourism recovery driven mainly through domestic tourism. All the major tourism indices have started showing signs of recovery towards the pre-pandemic levels such as domestic air passenger traffic, hotel occupancy, and tourist footfalls. The National Tourism Policy has been drafted with a holistic vision and strategy to revive India’s Tourism and targets to achieve USD 1 Trillion by the sector in 2047. Against this backdrop, the Ministry is also paving the way for developing responsible and sustainable tourism destinations. The Government of India will continue to support MSMEs in tourism and capitalize on the employment generation potential in the sector. Various initiatives under the ongoing schemes of the Ministry of Tourism are planned to be strengthened to ensure a complete recovery from the disruption caused to the tourism economy due to the pandemic.

Shri Arvind further said that India plans to position itself as a major tourism destination during its presidency of G20 for 2023. We plan to ensure due rigor, and dedication and showcase our cultural richness while welcoming the world to our nation. We plan to bring in necessary interventions including Visa Reforms, Ease of Travel, traveler-friendly Immigration Facilities at Airports, and openness to international travel, and these major topics were deliberated during the two-day meet.

Informing about the goals for the India Tourism Sector for 2024 he said that we will strive to recover to pre-pandemic level by mid-2024. The country is estimated to achieve 50 Bn USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 30 Bn USD in Foreign Exchange Earnings, and 15 Mn foreign arrivals by 2024.

He further said that India is estimated to grow at 7-9% CAGR in the coming decade and 250 Bn USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 137 Mn jobs in the Tourism sector, 56 Bn USD in Foreign Exchange Earnings, and 25 million foreign arrivals are expected to be achieved by 2030. We commit to deliver plans aligned with these goals and commitments to ensure positioning of India as one of the leaders in the tourism sector by 2047.

On the last day of conference sessions on Role of digital technology for the marketing and promotion of tourism destinations, the Emerging importance of homestays in the Indian hospitality sector, Ayurveda, Wellness, and Medical Value travel, and lastly on Forest and wildlife tourism were organized.  Secretary Electronics and Information Technology, GoI Shri Alkesh Sharma, Secretary Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GoI Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant, Member NITI Aayog Dr. Vinod Kumar Paul, Additional Secretary Health & Family Welfare Shri Lav Agarwal, Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh, DG Tourism Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, and other senior officers of the Ministries also graced the event.

Netizens would be thrilled to hear that for the first time in the Travel Industry, you can now bargain for a trip

Netizens would be thrilled to hear that for the first time in the Travel Industry, you can now bargain for a trip

Be it the 50-year-old uncle going out to buy veggies from the sabzi wale bhaiya or the 20-year-olds shopping for Y2K outfits in Sarojini, one thing that every Indian has in common is that we love to bargain.

The sheer joy of getting things we desire at the price that we want is the one pleasure that unites us all. Second only to a cricket match between Ind vs Pak.

But imagine if saving 10 bucks after arguing for an hour with the auto wala only to get late to work, again, brings us such satisfaction, then how thrilling it’d be if we could do the same with travel.

Thanks to the #DropItYourself campaign by JustWravel, the idea that would make the world too perfect for travelers, is now a reality.

Being the first ever campaign of its kind in the travel community, DIY is a unique concept that allows users to choose their own price for a trip.

Blending both the knack for savings and a flair for a bargain that is every common man’s expertise in India, the campaign is part of their annual Sale of The Season aka S.O.S where Travelers can book any trip from the 50+ destinations they get to choose from, at the lowest booking price. 

The best part about the #DIY concept is that any user can come to the website and book a Backpacking trip, Himalayan Trek, or a weekend getaway at the price that they want.

The campaign’s tagline “Stop asking us to drop the price, drop it yourself” is a witty response to the many travelers who keep asking for discounts when planning a trip.

Eliminating the chance of going through the hassle of constant bargaining with a sales representative, the user can simply visit the website and select the price by scrolling the numbers on the dialer provided in the booking section.

What makes #DIY stand out as a campaign is how it uses an everyday habit of an Indian buyer and makes it ten times more satisfying. Plus, they don’t have to deal with stubborn hawkers who’d take up most of their time. 

JustWravel is a travel community of more than 50,000+ travelers that organizes fixed departure group tours, treks, and an all girls-trip across India as well as customized International Trips. With a StartUp India recognition and more than 3000+ positive reviews across all platforms, it is one of the most trustworthy Tours operating organizations in India. 

Incredibly Artistic, Innovatively Educating, and Scientifically Informative Board Game – Shastranga – Untold Secrets

Incredibly Artistic, Innovatively Educating, and Scientifically Informative Board Game – Shastranga – Untold Secrets

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: The credit behind developing the brilliantly articulated Board game, Shastranga – Untold Secrets, goes to Mr. Triveen Nair.

Shastranga is his second project in the line of success. His first project was historical fiction and a thriller genre book called “Land and Seekers”. The book talks about a least mentioned but the most significant year in Indian history-death of three Indian kings under mysterious circumstances following events that took place in 1766. Not only that, the fiction takes you from the Thar Desert and Calcutta to Oman, Venice, and Zanzibar.

 However, continuing his legacy of successful projects, the Shastranga board game is getting officially launched in September 2022 on Vishwakarma Jayanti. The richest of India are waiting for this board game to include among their valuable possessions. This limited edition game has just 400 Playing Boards available worldwide with 4 copyrighted design alterations. The game will be accessible only on an invitation basis.

 A fantastic treasure of knowledge and fun has a new name, the Shastranga, a tabletop board game. This modern-age game has blown many minds and grabbed attention all around the world. The presence of stars, planets, and the sky is found in both astrology and astronomy. These distinctive sciences are present in ancient Indian traditions. Shastranga brings you an unimaginable journey of stars by beautifully blending both these genres together.

Shastranga is a masterpiece in a true sense, as it is not just limited to combining astrology and astronomy, but it adds an essence of art and design to it. It is a creative as well as an original piece of art. Shastranga has an aesthetic look when it comes to its appearance. It is a one-of-a-kind tabletop board game that will appeal to all age groups. Unlike a typical board game that is made up of either cardboard and plastic or both, Shastranga is crafted out of hand-carved wood and leather.

Imagining the earth moving on its path is easier now, thanks to Shastranga. It makes one visualize 7500 years of Vedic sky sequence as it is suggestive of bringing the night sky into your own house. And yes, the greatest part about this game is that you do not need to be an expert in either astrology or astronomy while playing this game. The game itself unfolds many untold secrets and teaches you lessons that cannot be forgotten!

The Unique Features of Shastranga

Shastranga has emerged as the first modern-world Indian game with its origins in Indian traditions. Get ready for a few amazing concepts that can just amaze you while you unbox this game.

  • An astrological sky of 360 degrees branches out into 13.33 degrees of 27 Nakshatras as per Vedic Astrology.
  • The 12 Solar/Lunar signs as per Babylonian/Greek, bring a lot of excitement to this game.
  • There is an open area in the center. The boundaries of the playing area are made up of several layers showing Tropical, Sideral, and International Astronomical Unit Boundaries(IAU).
  • The 360-degree circle is placed on a square playing surface. The 360-degree circle aligns the opposites of 90 & 270 degrees and 180 & 0 degrees.
  • The 12 zodiac months during the year are taken as a base to view the sequential arrangement of the planetary sky along with the star constellation.
  • The additional boxes in the square board interthread the cardinal points of the East-West and North-South Axis.

The Strategy to play Shastranga

  • The game can be played by two or more players, including children and adults.
  • Each player has to choose a star sign as per their preference.
  • Each player takes turns rolling the twin dice while moving around different star houses. The players identify the color of their star within the 12 moon mansions and plan on acquiring it. There are 27-star houses split up into nine ruling planets.
  • The game progresses by traveling through the star constellation of a calendar month in a pattern that our ancients followed.
  • The aim of the game is to capture the zone belonging to your opponents and not allow them the chance of owning their own star signs.

Shastranga is undoubtedly going to set a record in the coming days with its exquisite identity in the world of modern board games. It is definitely going to make Indian traditions proud due to its novel design and extraordinary framework.

People are already getting curious as to what it feels like playing this game! You can pre-book one for yourself and feel the pleasure of this exclusive game as the launch date is near.

The three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers begins in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

The three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers begins in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

The three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh began on September 18 with a press conference chaired by Shri G Kishan Reddy. The National Conference of State Tourism Ministers aims to bring in diverse viewpoints and perspectives from all the States and Union Territories of India on tourism development and growth and to create a direct dialogue with the States on Schemes, policies and steps being taken at a national level for overall tourism improvement in India. The National Conference also aims to be a platform for sharing best practices, successful projects, and tourism product opportunities. During the press conference MoS Tourism Shri Ajay Bhatt and MoS Tourism Shri Shripad Naik, Chairman FAITH Shri Nakul Anand, and DG Tourism Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao were also present.

During the Press Conference, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER stated that in the past 75 years, India has become synonymous with tourism, spirituality, transformation, culture, and diversity. It is a matter of great pride to celebrate the record-breaking expansion, leading India to become the 5th largest economy in the world. As such, establishing the tourism sector as the primary concern, the Ministry of Tourism has undertaken various initiatives and taken a four-fold development strategy that focuses on improving the connectivity via air, rail, and roads, enhancing the tourism infrastructure and dependent services, streamlining branding and promotion and showcasing the culture and heritage.

Highlighting the slogan of ‘Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi’ given by the Prime Minister, Sh Kishan Reddy that after the vast process of consultations and deliberations, the National Tourism Policy will be brought out before the Budget session. He also informed that various tourist circuits are being promoted and a new ‘Ambedkar Circuit’ shall soon be launched. The Himalayan Circuit will also be promoted under the action plan for the development of tourist circuits, Sh G Kishan Reddy elaborated.

The Union Tourism Minister further added that the National Conference of State Tourism Ministers is also important in the current context of India’s G20 presidency. G-20 will be used as a platform to showcase India’s tourism potential to the world, he disclosed.

Emphasizing the importance of air connectivity Sh G Kishan Reddy said that the number of airports in the country has increased from 74 in 2014 to 140 now, and it is further proposed to increase the number of airports to 220 by 2025.

He also said that the Prime Minister’s vision of associating Indian diaspora and NRIs for promoting tourism will be encouraged and urged each diaspora Indian to motivate at least 5 foreigners to visit India as per the vision of our PM.

The financial assistance to the tourism sector, which is the biggest sufferer due to Covid 19, continues to be extended up to 31st March 2023 he said.

The Tourism sector generated INR 16.91 lakh crore (USD 240 billion) or 9.2% of India’s GDP in 2018 and has supported around 42.67 million jobs or 8.1% of total employment.

The Conference is divided into thematic sessions on Development of Tourism Infrastructure, Cultural, Spiritual & Heritage tourism, Tourism in the Himalayan states, Responsible and sustainable tourism, Role of digital technology for the marketing and promotion of tourism destinations, Emerging importance of homestays in the Indian hospitality sector, Ayurveda, Wellness, and Medical Value travel, and lastly on Forest and wildlife tourism.