Driving Naari Programme launched in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Adding yet another feather to its cap, the Punjab State today bagged the coveted ‘Most Progressive State for Tourism’ award. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mr Shripad Yesso Naik conferred the award to Mr. Sohan Singh Thandal Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab, in an impressive ceremony held at Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi.
Punjab has undisputedly been selected from among the other states of the country as the most sought after destination amongst the tourism circles of the country and has been able to surpassed popular tourist states like J&K, Kerala, Gujarat, and Rajasthan due to visionary pro- tourist policies adopted by the State.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Thandal said that the Punjab, the land of five rivers and yellow fields, is a favourite tourist destination. It has an integrated cultural history consisting of ancient monuments, religious places, museums and religious places. He said that Punjab has wild life sanctuaries with a rare site of migratory birds. He said that the important places of tourist interests in Punjab are Golden Temple, Durgiana Mandir, Jallianwala bagh in Amritsar; Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib and Khalsa Heritage Complex at Anandpur Sahib; Bhakra Dam, Qila Androon and Moti Bagh Palace at Patiala; Wetland at Harike Pattan. Aam Khas Bhag at Fatehgarh Sahib, Ramgarh Fort at Amritsar etc. He said that SAD-BJP combine in Punjab has also constructed various monuments in commemoration of warriors, Religious saints and Sikh Gurus. In his regard he made special mention of Wadda Ghallughara memorial at Kup Rahira, Chota Ghallughara memorial at Kahanuwan, Baba Banda Singh memorial at Chupparchiri. He said that the war memorial at Kartarpur and Memorial in commemoration of Guru Ravidass at Khuralgarh are under construction. He said that the construction of these monuments by SAD-BJP government in Punjab has provided big thrust to the tourism industry in the state.
It is pertinent to mention here that ‘Today’s Traveller Awards’ Instituted in 2007 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence across all sectors of tourism, corporate and entertainment industries. Today’s Traveller Awards are recognised as an ultimate hallmark of achievement, with winners setting a benchmark for all others to emulate.
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