The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Patel, said Monday at the Lok Sabha, the first day of the 18-day consultation on Parliament’s uninterrupted monsoon, that the tourism sector has been “severely affected” by the pandemic of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
The minister responds to a starless consultation in Parliament’s small space.
In a written reply, Patel said, “No formal review has been instituted to assess the effect on the tourism sector and task losses. “
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He added: “However, several rounds of discussions and brainstorming sessions with industry stakeholders mean a large loss of sources of income and jobs. Given the very unordered nature of the tourism sector, the effect in numerical terms can only be done in our minds in a timely manner».
According to some other written reaction presented through the Minister, tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment in 2018-2019 5% and 12. 95% respectively.
Patel contacted foreign hikers through his response. “The Ministry of Tourism, through India’s outdoor hikers’ offices, proposes to adopt various promotional activities, adding participation in industry fairs and exhibitions; advertising in local printed, electronic, external and virtual media; organization of webinars to highlight Covid-19’s successes in India in order to build the trust of tour operators and foreign readers».
There have been no foreign tourist arrivals in the country as foreign flights have been operational since 22 March.
Previously, officials told HT that the purpose would be to bring domestic tourism to life, as the Covid-19 pandemic will likely continue to deter others from traveling long distances.
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The ministry also conducted dekho Apna Desh webinars, aerial photographs of key cities and cultural goods in Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Udupi, Aurangabad and iconic tourist sites across the country, the 68-day national blockade restrictions that were implemented since 25 March in an effort to involve the spread of the viral epidemic.
Patel stated that the ministry had introduced SAATHI (Hotel Industry Assessment, Awareness and Training System) for the effective implementation of popular operating rules and procedures (PCOs) published in reference to Covid-19 and beyond for hotel, restaurant, pension and breakfast operations (SECOND
Patel stated that the branch “had no regulatory authority to request paid prepayment. “
He added: “However, industry stakeholders have been invited to these problems and requests benevolently. “
The Minister also cited key measures taken through government departments to help recover the tourism sector.
“The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the moratorium on term loans until August 31,” Patel said. “The government also announced the Atmanirbhar Bharat package that provides an un guaranteed automatic loan of Rs 3 lakh crore for mipymes” (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises). The credit will last for 4 years and a 12-month moratorium,” he added.
Patel also said a 16-member committee was set up to read about Indian culture 12,000 years ago.
The organization includes experts in the field, as well as Archaeological Survey of India, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Vivekananda Foundation, Geographical Survey of India and the Department of English at Delhi University, as well as a representative of the Ministry of Culture.
“An expert committee has been set up to conduct a holistic analysis of the origin and evolution of Indian culture since 12,000 years before the offer and its interface with other cultures around the world,” Patel said.
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