The 12th Edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), in Kaziranga in Assam was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture.
- Hosting ITM in Kaziranga aligns with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Kaziranga being declared a national park.
- Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the majestic one-horned rhino.
- This ITM celebrates multiple achievements of North-east India’s tourism & cultural prowess.
- In July this year, ‘Moidams of Charaideo’ were declared as the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site from India. As cultural heritage from the times of the great Ahom dynasty, their declaration as World Heritage is a testament to the immense tourism & cultural significance of Assam and North-east India.
- Celebrations are also for being 50 years of Kaziranga being declared as a National Park.
- The International Tourism Mart (ITM) is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
