Tourism Minister Chandra Prakash Chaudhary on Tuesday directed department officials to prepare tourist friendly web portals so that the tourists get information easily.
Speaking on the occasion of World Tourism Day here on Tuesday, he said that there was huge potential of tourism in the State and the government was ready to help the department in all possible ways.
A conclave was organized on the occasion based on theme –‘Tourism for all’, where specialists gave their suggestions. Tourism Secretary Rahul Sharma said on the occasion that tourism is very important for brotherhood and economy. Jharkhand has a beautiful geographical stature, which is much better than other States. The Tourism department is aiming to provide employment opportunity to youths through tourism, he said.
Sharma said that the department is coming up with a web portal for the convenience of tourists. He also shared information of work being done under Rural, Mining and Adventure tourism in the State.
A painting competition was also organised in which students from 13 school sof Ranchi participated. The best 12 paintings of the competition will be used in 2017 calendar of Tourism Department. Direct Tourism PK Waghmare, went to the kids and encouraged them during the competition.
Joint Director Rajiv Ranjan, Rural representatives, Tour and Travel staffs, Gotel Staffs, Tourism Friends and students alongwith officials of the department were present on the occasion.