Cabinet nod to new tourism policy
RANCHI: The state cabinet chaired by chief minister Raghubar Das on Tuesday gave its nod to the new state tourism policy and formation of an eco-tourism board to promote tourism in Jharkhand. The new
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Eco-Tourism Policy to be placed before Cabinet
Having shelved the approved state Eco-Tourism Policy on two previous occasions, it for the third time that the state Cabinet will put its stamp of approval on the once again amended policy, tailored to
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Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2016
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Draft Odisha Tourism Policy 2016
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New policy aims to put Jharkhand on global tourism map
Despite the immense potential, Jharkhand has lagged behind in the tourism scenario. But within one year, the mineral capital of the nation will emerge as the go-to place for tourists from India and abroad.