Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Buddhi Raj Bajracharya has said that His Majesty's Government is committed towards promoting rural tourism through collaboration with the rural community and private sector. Launching the promotional materials and publications on Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme on the occasion of the 26th World Tourism Day here today, Minister Bajracharya stated that the tourism sector plays a significant role in the economic development of the country, adding that the tourism entrepreneurs of urban areas should render assistance in promoting rural tourism in the country.