12th International Tourism Mart inaugurated in Kaziranga, Assam
On 27 November 2024, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga, Assam, with Chief Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pema Khandu.
Summary
On 27 November 2024, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Kaziranga, Assam, in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The ITM, held from 26 to 29 November 2024, showcases the tourism potential of Northeast India. Shekhawat said hosting it in Kaziranga coincides with the 50th anniversary of Kaziranga's declaration as a national park; Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Mart also celebrated the 'Moidams of Charaideo' being declared India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024. It is aligned with the Tourism Ministry's 'Travel for Life' initiative.
Key facts
- Event
- 12th International Tourism Mart, 26–29 Nov 2024, Kaziranga (Assam)
- Inaugurated
- 27 Nov 2024 by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; CMs Himanta Biswa Sarma, Pema Khandu present
- Kaziranga
- 50th anniversary as national park; UNESCO World Heritage site
- Moidams of Charaideo
- India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site (July 2024)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart, inaugurated on 27 November 2024, was held at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Kaziranga, Assam
PIB (Tourism): the 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga, Assam, was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The 'Moidams of Charaideo', celebrated at the 12th International Tourism Mart, were declared India's which UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 43rd
PIB (Tourism): in July 2024, the 'Moidams of Charaideo' were declared the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site from India.