The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India annually presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The Awards for the year 2014-15 were given away at a function at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi at 1100 hours on 30thJuly 2016.The lok Sabha Speaker gave away awards in various categories. Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Dr.Mahesh Sharma, presided over the function. The National Tourism Awards has emerged as a prestigious award.