07-06-23 Daily-Punjab-PPSC Current Affairs

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday gave the nod to organize a series of cultural festivals across the state for emerging the state as a world class tourist destination by showcasing the rich culture, art, and legacy of the state.

The move is aimed at enhancing tourist visits in the state and establishing it as a world-class destination in coming years, said the Chief Minister, after taking the decision during a meeting of the Tourism Department.

Taking part in deliberations, the Chief Minister said that these cultural events will give a major fillip to the tourism sector in the state and will emerge Punjab prominently on the world tourist map. Besides giving impetus to tourists in the State, this move will also act as a Catalyst in making the younger generations abreast of the rich heritage of the state, he added.

Stating that the sacred land of Punjab has huge potential of attracting the tourists due to its age old HISTORY and rich cultural heritage, Mann asked the Tourism Department to prepare a complete table for organizing these cultural festivals regularly so that it emerges as a mass event.

Punjab University emerged as the overall champions once again at the Khelo India University Games, reclaiming their title after missing out in the previous edition.

The Games were hosted in four cities of Uttar Pradesh, namely Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Gautambuddh Nagar, with the Shooting competition taking place in Delhi. Additionally, Water Sports made its debut at the Games, featuring Rowing competitions in Gorakhpur.

To promote womens day, MTDC will offer a 50% DISCOUNT on online bookings for Women tourists from March 1 to 8 every year.

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Its goal is to promote indigenous research, development, and demonstration of the latest technologies in the power sector, making India a global manufacturing hub. The funding for this mission will come from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and Central Public Sector Enterprises, with additional Resources allocated from the Indian governments budget if necessary

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