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[dropcap]J[/dropcap]aipur:Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism Mr. K.J. Alphonshas awarded Rajasthan with three National Tourism Awards for year 2016-17 including third prize jointly with Goa under the category of“Best State- Comprehensive Development of Tourism”at National Tourism Awards 2016-17 held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The award was received byMr. Kuldeep Ranka, Principal Secretary Tourism, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Borar, Director Tourism, and Smt. Punita Singh Joint Director TourismGovernment of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan state was also conferred another prestigious National Tourism Award under“Most Innovative use of Information Technology (Social Media/Mobile App/Website) “for its Website, and“Best Film Promotion Friendly State”.
“National Tourism Award in different categories is a recognition of our on-going efforts under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Smt. Vasundhara Raje to make Rajasthan one of the most favoured destinations of choice for tourists around the world and these awards are also a testimony to Rajasthan’s tourism friendly policy initiatives,” said Mr. Kuldeep Ranka, Principal Secretary Tourism, Government of Rajasthan.
Non-Government organizations of Rajasthan also gets Award
In the function MOS,Tourism Mr. Alphons also honoured three non-government organizations of Rajasthan for their outstanding performance in the field of Tourism.The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipurbags the award for ‘Best Hotel in the Five Star Deluxe’ Category.The Samode Haveli, Jaipurwas awarded the ‘Best Heritage Hotel (Basic Category)’.Mr. Ashish Kumar Roy, Executive Chef atThe Rambagh Palace, Jaipurwas also honoured with the award for the“Best Chef of India Four to Five Star Deluxe and Heritage (Classic & Grand)Category.
Mrs. Rashmi Verma, Secretary Tourism, Government of Indiawelcomed the awardees andMr. Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, Tourism, GoI gave the Vote of Thanks. Dignitaries from various travel and tour organizations and State Government officials were present in the function.
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