The Union Ministry of Tourism has undertaken multiple initiatives to enhance the safety and security of tourists across the country, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, informed the Lok Sabha on Monday in a written reply.
Olympian Anish Bhanwala shot 291-11x (97,98,96) to take second place, while Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu also shot 291 (96,98,97) to be placed in third, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
According to the Ministry of Tourism on Wednesday, Shekhawat met with Widiyanti Puri Wardhana, Tourism Minister of Indonesia, and Christoph Ploss, Federal Government Commissioner for Tourism of Germany, during separate bilateral engagements.
Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that tourism has become central to national development and the government is working with a vision of increasing the sector's contribution to GDP from 6% to 10%.
The distinguished delegates, industry leaders, and tour and travel operators from across India and abroad also graced the annual edition of the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE).
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while speaking to ANI, said, "The AI Summit was a national event, and such a condemnable incident at a national event has tarnished the image of the entire country.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking improvement in rail services in Jodhpur and Western Rajasthan railways, particularly regarding the operation of 'Ashram' and 'Mandore' Expresses.
Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Tuesday said that India has emerged as a preferred global destination for medical value travel, offering affordable and high-quality healthcare backed by accredited institutions and globally respected professionals.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying his statements accusing the government of "selling out the country" and "wiping out farmers" were unbecoming and tarnished India's reputation.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a protest by workers of the Indian Youth Congress at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Summit.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed optimism about the future of India's manufacturing sector following discussions on the India-US Trade Agreement. In a statement to ANI, Shekhawat said that "2026 is certainly going to be wonderful" for the nation, anticipating significant