Question: Which ministry is organizing “Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference” in the Buddhist Circuit of the country to promote tourism ?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Ministry of Culture
c) Ministry of Tourism
d) None of the above
Ans: c
Context
- The Ministry of Tourism is organising a “Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference” from October 4 to October 8, 2021 in order to increase the tourism in Buddhist Circuit.
- During conference key issues with regard to the development and promotion of tourism in the circuit will be discussed.
- Related Facts
- Ministry of Tourism undertakes various promotional activities for the promotion of Tourism and these activities are primarily aimed at increasing awareness about tourist destinations, attractions and products.
- The FAM tour will cover the visit of prominent Buddhist sites and conferences at Bodhgaya and Varanasi.
- Buddhist Tourism in India
- India has a rich ancient Buddhist Heritage with several important sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha.
- Buddhist tourism in India as a tourism product has a tremendous potential.
- The Indian Buddhist heritage is of great interest to the followers of Buddhism all over the world.
- Ministry of Tourism has leverage these factors to showcase India as ‘The Land of Buddha’.
- Buddhist Conclave
- Buddhist Conclave is organised by Ministry of Tourism every alternate year.
- It is organised with the objective of promoting India as a Buddhist Destination and major markets worldwide.
- In the year 2021, the International Buddhist Conclave is scheduled from November 17 to 21.
By Kameshwar shukla
Reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1761045