Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister, Government of Delhi launched the calendar and diary of the year 2016 brought out by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation on behalf of Government of Delhi at Delhi Secretariat. Manish Sisodia, deputy CM, Kapil Mishra, Minister for Tourism, Government of Delhi, Keshav Chandra, chairman Delhi Tourism and Soumya Gupta, MD & CEO DTTDC and other senior officials of DTTDC and Delhi Government were also present on the occasion.
Delhi Tourism (DTTDC) has been bringing out calendar and diaries every year with a theme. This year’s theme is The Spirit of Delhi which strives to present its glorious past and magnificent present, to portray the ancient and modern blend of the city, to portray the responsibility the city takes in realising the dreams of people from different walks of life, to display streets, cuisines and cultural diversity of Delhi, et al.
The diary features facts regarding monuments, haunted places in city, regarding various modes of transportation in Delhi, historical importance associated to different Monuments, food of Delhi, different kind of languages and slangs used in Delhi, seasons and green zones within Delhi. It consists of two stickers of Qutub Minar and India Gate and also consists of two maps — one for the seven cities of Delhi and another for famous eateries in the city. This will enable the user to get acquainted with the facts related to Delhi, and thus impart information related to the rich heritage and magnificent monuments, various Indian delicacies, various places to visit, different seasons in city and thus increase tourism.