India is a land of diverse culture and beauty, which attracts millions of tourists every year. The Indian government has been working tirelessly to promote tourism in the country and boost its economy.
And, to achieve this goal, the Ministry of Tourism plays a crucial role. But who is the present Minister for Tourism in India? Let’s find out.
Meet the Present Minister for Tourism in India
The current Minister for Tourism in India is Mr. Prahlad Singh Patel. He was appointed as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism on May 31, 2019, after the formation of the second term of Narendra Modi’s government.
Who is Prahlad Singh Patel?
Born on June 28, 1960, Mr. Prahlad Singh Patel hails from Narsinghpur district in Madhya Pradesh. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Bhopal University and pursued a Master’s degree from Barkatullah University.
Mr. Patel started his political career as a member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as a Member of Parliament from Damoh constituency in Madhya Pradesh since 1996 until he was elected to represent the same constituency in May 2019.
Mr. Patel’s Vision for Indian Tourism
Mr. Prahlad Singh Patel has been actively involved in promoting Indian tourism since he took over as the minister for tourism. He believes that India has immense potential to become a major tourist destination globally and aims to make tourism one of the main contributors to India’s economic growth.
To achieve this goal, Mr. Patel has been working on various initiatives such as developing new tourist circuits, promoting sustainable tourism practices, enhancing hospitality services, improving infrastructure facilities at tourist destinations, etc.
The Way Forward
India’s tourism industry has been severely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the government’s efforts and Mr. Patel’s vision, the industry is expected to recover soon. The Ministry of Tourism has launched various campaigns such as ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ and ‘Swadesh Darshan’ to promote domestic tourism in the country.
In conclusion, Mr. Prahlad Singh Patel is a dynamic leader who is working tirelessly to promote tourism in India and boost its economy. His vision for sustainable tourism practices and enhancing infrastructure facilities at tourist destinations will pave the way for a brighter future for Indian tourism.