National Conference in Rann of Kutch

National Conference of Central & State / UT Ministers and Secretaries of Tourism, Culture & Sports

Question: Recently a three day National Conference started at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat to-
(a) Promote sports in Gujarat
(b) Promote and develop Tourism, Culture, Youth Affaiors and Sports
(c) Promote Youth Affairs and Sports
(d) Develop tourism and culture
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 20 January 2017; a three (20-22 January 2017) days National Conference to promote and develop Tourism, Culture, Youth Affaiors and Sports organized by the Ministries of Tourism, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports in cooperation with the Government of Gujarat held at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
  • The theme of the Conference is “Converging Tourism, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports and Creating Synergy with States and UTs towards building a Resurgent Young India and strengthening Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”.
  • The Chief Guest Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address through a live video conference.
  • Vijaybhai R. Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat launched a “Quiz Competition under Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” on the occasion.
  • A Film entitled “The Making of Rann Utsav” was also screened.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157508
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157552
http://cmogujarat.gov.in/gu/cm-kick-starts-national-conference-tourism-cultural-sports-ministers-pm-addresses-video-conference/