Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 22 : The Department of Travel and Tourism Management of the Central University of Jammu, Jammu marked the celebration of World Tourism Day today at its temporary academic block. According to press release, the department is holding the World Tourism Week from September 22 to 27, 2014. On the inaugural day of the week Vice chancellor, Prof. Devanand stressed the need for developing tourism, as it was major contributor to country's GDP, which was 9% at present.
The key objective of the World Tourism Day 2014 themed was to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals, said the VC. He emphasized the need for developing tourism in J&K state particularly in the Jammu division. The keynote speaker Dr. A.K. Khanna, Superintendent, Archaeological Survey of India talked about the 5000 year old heritage of India. He said that tourists come to India because of its diversity i.e. 6 seasons, several regions and change of language, culture and food after every 100 kilometers; Rajasthan is 365 days tourism destination, said Dr. Khanna. He aimed at developing Mubarak Mandi as a tangible heritage of Jammu and also suggested plans of developing food court, shopping complex and handicrafts in Jammu region, which would contribute in development of local communities. Guest of honour, Rakesh Gupta, President Chamber of commerce shared his experience about working in raj travels in Mumbai. He encouraged the students to become successful entrepreneurs.
Deans of the Schools, Heads of the Departments, senior officers of the University including the Registrar, Jit Singh, Senior Consultant, Dr. P.S. Pathania, Consultant (Land) VK Gupta, faculty, and students were also present in the function. Formal vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Amit Gangotia, Shalki Manhas conducted the stage. |
