- The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in collaboration with other Central Ministries, State Governments and Stakeholders is organizing a “Paryatan Parv” across the country from the 16– 27September 2018.
- The Parv is being organized with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of “Tourism for All”.
- The Paryatan Parv will have three main components as like last year, viz. Dekho Apna Desh, Tourism for All and Tourism & Governance.
- This year also Paryatan Parv shall focus on domestic tourists especially to sensitize youth
- The Paryatan Parv will start with the India Tourism Mart 2018 (16 – 18 September 2018), which will further ensure wide participation from outside the country.
- The Paryatan Parv shall conclude with the World Tourism Day celebrations on September 27, 2018. Partners in the events include the State Governments who will organize cultural and other tourism related events, workshops and seminars at the identified sites as well at other destinations and locations in their States. The States will also provide their broad activities plan for the Parv to the Ministry of Tourism by August 30.