Ministry of Health proposes operationalizing of 100 Food Streets across the country to promote hygienic and safe food practices
Financial assistance of Rs. 1 crore per Food Street to states/UTs
In a significant and innovative move, Union Health Ministry in collaboration with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has requested states/UTs to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across the country. This initiative is being taken up as a pilot project to create an example for other such streets to come up across the country for ensuring hygienic and safe food practices. The aim of this project is to encourage safe and healthy food practices among food businesses and community members, thus, reducing foodborne illnesses and improving the overall health outcomes.
In a letter to states, Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary and Shri Manoj Joshi, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Secretary have highlighted that “Easy access to safe and hygienic food is vital for the good health of citizens. Safe food practices not only promote “eat right campaign” and food safety, but will improve hygiene credibility of local food businesses, boost local employment, tourism and in turn, economy. It also leads to a cleaner and greener environment.”
Street foods have traditionally been an integral part of Indian society and are present all across the Country. They represent the rich local tradition of cuisine. Street foods not only provide daily diet at affordable prices to millions but also provide direct employment to a large number of people and also support the tourism industry. Food Safety and Hygiene at street food outlets & hubs remain a matter of concern. With rapid urbanization, while these hubs have led to easy access to food, this has also aggravated the issue of food contamination & associated health issues due to unhygienic and unsafe food practices.
This unique initiative will be implemented through National Health Mission (NHM) in convergence with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs & with technical support from FSSAI. The financial assistance for the initiative to States/UTs in the form of Rs.1 crore per food street/districts will be given to fill up critical gaps. 100 such food streets will be opened up in 100 districts across the country (List given below). This assistance will be provided under National Health Mission (NHM) in the ratio of 60:40 or 90: 10 with the condition that standard branding of these food streets will be done as per FSSAI guidelines.
Municipal Corporations/Development Authorities/ District Collectors at the state level will take major initiatives to ensure convergence in terms of financial resources & physical infrastructure. Various other initiatives such as training of food handlers, independent third party audits, and certification of Eat Right Street Food Hubs 'SOP for Modernisation of Food Streets', have been taken to enhance food safety standards. Schemes like "Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV)", a component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAYNULM), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs have also been taken up. In addition, States/UTs can also conduct training programmes for street vendors to orient them on aspects vis. food safety, maintenance of hygiene, and waste disposal.
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Background :
Tourism in India accounts for 9.6 percent of the GDP and is the 3rd largest foreign exchange earner for the country
The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated ₹14.02 lakh crore (US$220 billion) or 9.6% of the nation's GDP in 2016 and supported 40.343 million jobs, 9.3% of its total employment
Tourism - Employment contribution
Tourism contributes 11.5 per cent employment generation in India Indian tourism industry supported 39.5 million jobs, 7.7% of its total employment. Currently India is ranked as the 38th country in the world in terms of foreign tourist arrivals and 65th out of 144 countries in terms of international tourism competitiveness. The sector is predicted to grow at an average annual rate of 7.9% from 2013 to 2023 which would make India the third rank among countries with the fastest growing tourism industries over the next decade.
http://www.financialexpress.com/.../leveraging.../1219218...
Tourism Competitiveness Index, placed India at the 65th position
Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index, placed India at the 65th position among 140 nations in 2013. India scored an abysmally low position of 110 globally in its regulatory framework for travel and tourism and 67 on business environment and infrastructure, “Achieving a meaningful growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs), requires that the Government must empower the industry to effectively compete by urgently rationalising our complex multiple tax structure, adopting a streamlined electronic visa regime for international tourists and reviving investor sentiment in the hotel sector through measures such as single-window project clearances and access to lower cost long-term funding.”
http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx...
India's ranking in the TTCI of World Economic Forum moved from 65rd position to 52nd position in 2015. Now, India has moved up by another 12 positions and ranked at 40th position.
India's ranking in the travel and tourism competitive index (TTCI) of the World Economic Forum has improved to the 40th position. Year -2017
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indias-ranking-in-wef-travel-and-tourism-competitive-index-improves/articleshow/58069253.cms
Challenges:
Bag snatching is also one of the popular forms of petty crime.
Pickpockets in crowded places such as bus and train stations
Violent crime isn’t common in this country, especially not against foreigners
scam you or extort money
Police- corruption, known to harass, extort money
India in Safety Index at 47 position.
How Safe is India really?
OVERALL RISK : HIGH
Though India is considered a generally safe country, due to its size, there are more dangerous areas and less dangerous ones. It is necessary that you remain vigilant at all times.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK : HIGH
Sexual assaults are on the rise in India, and it is dangerous for women to travel alone in this country, whether by day or night. Always strive to be accompanied by someone when outside. Move-in groups and avoid poorly lit and deserted streets.
SCAMS RISK : HIGH
This is a serious issue in India. If you're a first-time traveler to India, you will most certainly get scammed as this country is notorious for scams performed on tourists. Taxi scams with taxi drivers convincing you to take other accommodation are very common, as are those where vendors give you less change than they should. Whatever service anyone offers you - you find out how much it costs first, because they will try to charge literally everything.
TERRORISM RISK : HIGH
India keeps being targeted by terrorists so there is a great risk of them trying to carry out an attack again. Anti-Western terrorist groups sometimes operate in India, including Islamist extremist groups.
MUGGING RISK : LOW
Muggings and kidnappings aren't at all common in India.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK : HIGH
The main threats to India when it comes to natural disasters are earthquakes, floods and severe storms that commonly hit this beautiful country causing great damage.
PICKPOCKETS RISK : HIGH
Pickpockets operate literally everywhere in India. Be careful not to get your pockets picked and bag snatching is another very common form of petty theft. Pickpockets are especially common in public transport.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : MEDIUM
Be wary of pickpockets in public transport, and taxi drivers (as well as tuk-tuk drivers) trying to rip you off. Be especially careful in the overnight buses or trains and don't accept any food or drinks as they might be spiked. Keep in mind that driving is dangerous because of poor road conditions and the fact that India follows the left-hand driving system.
Key Initiative will make India USD 5 Trillion economy by 2024
Tourism Sector- New Innovative Ideas and concepts will boost India GDP in double-digit. Increase India’s share in global international tourist arrivals from 1.2% to 5%
Tourism in India accounts for 9.6 per cent of the GDP and is the 3rd largest foreign exchange earner for the country
The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated ₹14.02 lakh crore (US$220 billion) or 9.6% of the nation's GDP in 2016 and supported 40.343 million jobs, 9.3% of its total employment
Increase India’s share in global international tourist arrivals from 1.2% to 3%
Develop 100 “Smart Tourist Destination Sites”.
Launch e-visa awareness campaign; enhance number of annual visits allowed under e-medical visa.
Notify tourism infrastructure projects more than Rs 1 crore as "infrastructure".
Tourism Sector- New Innovative Ideas and concepts will boost India GDP in double-digit
Security
Safe India Safe Tourist
Emergency Response Number – 100
Cleanness
Easy to reachable-Transportation connectivity
Bus
Railway
Airport
Waterway
Good transportation
Service oriented mind set – Customer satisfaction
Food Tourism - The concept of Food Tour in India
Every domestic and International airport in the world should have India Food Cuisine.
Regularizing the restaurant business - to promote and invite to develop all kind of food availability possibility.
Indian Food - Taste of India -all kind of food availability possibility.
Good restaurant
The concept of Food Tour In India
Cuisine tourism
Travel with Chef
Famous Food of City: You should taste it.
Famous think of City you should Buy - Make in India
The idea of Culture Gallery in every city /state to promote cross city culture
Stadium Tour
Skydive
The Rock Discovery Museum
Wildlife Tourism
ZOO Express
Sea Life Aquarium
The story of the city
Traveling Places/Visiting Places
The place to visit natural places
Rivers -Tourist Places
Waterfall in India Tourism
Dam in India Tourism
Monuments
Indian Festival celebration - Tourism
Druga Pooja
Dhshahra
Deepawali
Holi
Restaurants on ships - Tourism
Coffee Cruise
Mountain Experience Tourism in India
Book Fairs-Virtual Book Fair
The Idea of theaters shows tourism
- Supporting by tax-free from the government site
- Kingdoms of dream
The idea of Culture Gallery in every city /state to promote cross city culture
Culture Gallery Gurgaon
The idea of Holy Places Tourism
Vijay Nagar Shiva Temple Jabalpur M.P.
Educational Institutional Excellence Tourism in India
University
Colleges
Art Academy
Music Academy
Connectivity with social sites
– like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Wikipedia - means pages on these websites
Online connectivity - booked the place travel, food, stay…etc
Street Food 24X7 Concept in every city to Increase employment, to increase tourism
Street Food 24X7 Concept in every city to Increase employment, to increase tourism, and promote culture. The government need to give free ground space to implement this concept for " minimum- 1000 Shop"
Indian Food chain at all International Airport
Food chain small entrepreneur/ enterprise to promote city culture.
If government start giving tax benefit in LTA every year and include hotel, taxi, railway, restaurant, auto in LTA consideration this will boost truism, hotel & restaurant business and bring lots of job opportunity in this sector. Also LTA Tax-free limit need to increase up to 1 to 1.5 lakh to boost this sector.
At the end government going to receive the tax on these services.
Chopati Jabalpur MP
DLF Cybercity Gurgaon
DLF Cybercity Gurgaon
Setting up KIDS Zone Dholakpur Chhota Bhim Village in MP Jabalpur will boost Tourism in M.P
Idea to promote each state culture -Desi Village culture promotion - Choki Dhani
Idea of theaters shows - Kingdoms of dream- supporting by tax free from government site
Kingdoms of dream Gurgaon
Benchmarking the Singapore- Lots of good practices- learning from Singapore
Benchmarking Australia- Lots of good practices- learning from Australia
Few good ideas & Places I like in Australia
Lots of possibility for employment, earning foreign currency - we have lots of natural spot only proper promotion and government support required.
The possibility of improvement in INDIA Tourism -INDIA Tourist Places
A place to visit natural places
Brand Bengal
Times of India- October 30 ,2013
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-30/kolkata/43526234_1_travel-mart-tea-tourism-brand-bengal
Workshops planned on role of social media in tourism
By Express News Service - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Published: 19th November 2013 01:38 PM
http://newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Workshops-planned-on-role-of-social-media-in-tourism/2013/11/19/article1899172.ece
West Bengal's Rs.120-crore fillip for tourism
Delhi,Business/Economy, Sat, 23 Nov 2013
http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/11/23/310--West-Bengal-s-Rs-120-crore-fillip-for-tourism-.html
Commissioner Bhaskar Khulbe said here Saturday.
The money already allotted to the West Bengal Tourism Department by the chief minister will be used to develop 11 projects that include resorts, hotels and tourism hubs, basically in rural parts of the state.
"West Bengal is emerging as one of the fastest developing states in the country. We also want to make it a hub of working opportunity for youths of the state, with the tourism sector as one source for employment for them," said Khulbe.
"To draw more and more tourists, both from abroad and the various states of India, the projects will be developed under the Public Private Partnership mode and collaboration will be sought from foreign firms," he said.
"Denmark has already shown its willingness to join hands with the West Bengal government to upgrade the state's tourism to a new level," Khulbe added.
Bihar Tourism
http://www.bihartourism.gov.in/home.html
Madhya Pradesh Tourism
http://discover-india-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/madhya-pradesh-tourism.html
On Wikipedia- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Madhya_Pradesh
On You tube- http://www.youtube.com/user/mptourism
On Face Book- https://www.facebook.com/MPTourismDotCom
Official Site:- http://www.mptourism.com/web/home.aspx
Madhya Pradesh has won the best state tourism award for comprehensive development of tourism sector Women's helpline to cater to kids' complaints also: Director general of police (DGP) Nandan Dube on Tuesday said state women's helpline 1090 would also cater to complaints of children.
Currently, child helpline 1098 is being run by Childline in 21 districts. It is being monitored from Mumbai. All the superintendents of police (SPs) have been informed in this regard. Besides, being the nodal officer for the women helpline, crimes against women additional director general (ADG) would also be the nodal officer for minor-related complaints. These complaints would be dealt with sensitively and with top priority, said the DGP.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/.../artic.../30643235.cms
Uttarakhand Tourism
http://discover-India-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/uttarakhand-tourism.html
Uttarakhand govt to ease taxes to promote tourism
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/travel/uttarakhand-govt-to-ease-taxes-to-promote-tourism/article5830776.ece
Uttar Pradesh -UP Tourism
http://discover-India-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/uttar-Pradesh-up-tourism.html
Haryana Tourism
http://discover-India-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/10/haryana-tourism.html
Maharashtra to boost tourism
http://discover-india-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/maharashtra-tourism.html
Maharashtra to invest Rs 200cr for upgrading tourist infrastructure on PPP mode
http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx...
Maharashtra: NSW MoU to focus on tourism management - Indian Express
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/maharashtra-nsw-mou-to-focus-on-tourism-management/1203711/
Kerala Tourism
http://discover-india-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/kerala-tourism.html
Kerala Government Partners With Facebook India To Promote Tourism Effectively On Social Media
http://www.business2community.com/facebook/kerala-government-partners-facebook-india-promote-tourism-effectively-social-media-0695356
Kerala to boost tourism
Kerala Government Partners With Facebook India To Promote Tourism Effectively On Social Media -..
Promoting state tourism has been one of the top priorities of the present Kerala Government. In today’s times social media forms a good portion in your marketing and promotional strategy. However, merely opening a Facebook page doesn’t equate to a social media marketing strategy.
Kerala Tourism has created official Facebook pages in French and German languages, thus becoming the first tourism board in India to launch pages in a foreign language in social media. The pages contain details of the destinations in French (https://www.facebook.com/KeralaTourismeOfficiel) and in German (https://www.facebook.com/KeralaTourismus) languages to help tourists from the respective countries in their preparations, and to enable them to understand the experience offered by the state, a release stated.
http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/kerala-tourism-creates...
“In the technology-driven world of today where information can be made available on mobile phones and computers, the choice of language plays a significant role, especially to reach out to a wider audience. Language should not be a barrier in connecting with people,”
Kerala announces tax concessions for tourism in 2014 budget
http://news.oneindia.in/.../kerala-announces-tax... The major announcements include a reduction in luxury tax to 5% on hotels from June to August to promote off-season tourism. The step is expected to help reduce tariff in hotels and resorts in the state's major backwater and hill destinations.
http://news.oneindia.in/.../kerala-announces-tax...
Odisha Tourism
http://discover-india-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/odisha-tourism.html
Odisha to boost tourismGovt to develop 11 tourist sites in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: The state government has decided to develop 11 new tourist spots in the state. "There are many lesser known sites, which have the potential to attract tourists. But these lack proper roads, hotels and drinking water and toilet facilities. The tourism department will develop the necessary infrastructure," said tourism minister Maheswar Mohanty.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/.../artic.../26758834.cms
Feedback & Government Initiative
I like the initiative from India Government. I would like to say thanks to the government of India to make our country INDIA at a strong position. This is a really good step toward improvement also I would like to thanks to times of India for active participation in country development through sharing the news update with common Public.
Incredible India page on facebook
I like the site: http://www.incredibleindia.org/
1. Incredible India page on facebook
http://www.incredibleindia.org/
https://www.facebook.com/ministryoftourismgoi?fref=ts
http://tourism.nic.in/
2. Cleanliness drive to boost tourism
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-28/ranchi/43461352_1_tourist-spots-cleanliness-india-campaign
Times of India – Dt 28 October 2013
Jharkhand Tourism- The state tourism department is all set to produce a green and clean Jharkhand to tourists from across the globe. It has started an initiative under the name 'Security and cleanliness of tourist spots project', which will help in attracting more visitors. 21 tourist spots at various districts have been identified by the tourism department
3.Digital tourism: Google, ASI usher in India
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-10-06/news/42763835_1_google-india-monuments-asi
New Delhi: Archaeological Survey of India and Google India have embarked together on a “monumental journey” to usher in, what possibly will be “digital tourism” in the country.
4. India-Japan Global Partnership Summit to focus on strengthening Trans-Asian Buddhist circuit
(News Refer from The Financial Express - Thursday, October 31, 2013)
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/indiajapan-global-partnership-summit-to-focus-on-strengthening-transasian-buddhist-circuit/1188680
The second India Japan Global Partnership Summit (IJGPS) from December 15-18, 2013, at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, NCR, will along with other sectors, focus on tourism and the development of the Trans-Asian Buddhist circuit, which will boost tourism. The summit is an initiative of India Center Foundation (ICF), a not for profit and non-partisan organization that has been working diligently as a catalyst to India’s nation-building processes.
5.
Spl cell to clear tourism projects
Odisha tourism has got a major boost with the government setting up a Special Single Window Clearance Authority (SSWCA) to clear relevant projects.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Spl-cell-to-clear-tourism-projects/articleshow/27533112.cms?referral=PM
Odisha govt sets up special authority to clear tourism projects- Odisha government has set up a Special Single Window Clearance Authority (SSWCA) to clear relevant tourism projects. The 13-member committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, can approve tourism projects with a maximum investment proposal of Rs 50 crore, official sources said, as per a report in The Times of India.
http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx...
Punjab Tourism
http://discover-india-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/punjab-tourism.html
Punjab to boost tourism
http://www.punjabtourism.gov.in/
Punjab to come up with Tourism Promotion Policy soon Friday, December 06, 2013, [IST]
http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx...
Kashmir Tourism
http://discover-india-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2018/09/kashmir-tourism.html
Kashmir to boost tourism
Jhelum River beautification begins in Kashmir to boost tourism the drive has seen an expenditure of Rs 3.33 crore in the drainage and development of a flood channel during the first phase.
http://www.business-standard.com/.../jhelum-river...
Incredible India website now in 11 languages
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/.../artic.../28242527.cms
11. Are we promoting tourism enough in India?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rrUM10hvnJA
Our country being one of the most rich and diverse nations in the world, is not being able to attract tourists enough. Do you think that's a cause for concern? Are we promoting tourism enough? Check out this exclusive episode of#IdeaMyVoteRocks here.
16. New Delhi: Even as its economy is reeling under inflationary pressures, India -- registering a double-digit growth of 13 percent -- figured among the 25 largest international tourism earners, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. http://www.siliconindia.com/.../India-Among-25-Largest...
17. Tourism contributes 11.5 per cent employment generation in Indiahttp://www.nationalturk.com/.../tourism-contributes-11-5...
18. Jhelum River beautification begins in Kashmir to boost tourism the drive has seen an expenditure of Rs 3.33 crore in the drainage and development of a flood channel during the first phase. http://www.business-standard.com/.../jhelum-river...
19. Spl cell to clear tourism projects Odisha tourism has got a major boost with the government setting up a Special Single Window Clearance Authority (SSWCA) to clear relevant projects.http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/.../45294391...
22. “In the technology-driven world of today where information can be made available on mobile phones and computers, the choice of language plays a significant role, especially to reach out to a wider audience. Language should not be a barrier in connecting with people,”
Incredible India website now in 11 languageshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/.../artic.../28242527.cms
23. Achievements of Ministry of Tourism during the year 2013 | Invest in India
http://investinindia.com/.../achievements-ministry...
Visa-on-arrival
The newly-introduced tourist visa-on-arrival (T-VoA) facilities at the Cochin and the Thiruvananthapuram airports, Kerala is now an alluring gateway to the European travellers visiting India. T-VoA is currently available for citizens of 11 countries - Cambodia, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.
To bring rupees to strong position- Regularizing tourism in India is one of the key solution
(Benchmarking the Australia) (Benchmarking the Singapore)
We always heard that India currency-Rupees value going down as compared to any other country currency.
Ministry of Tourism Ref - DTOUR/2014/00401 -
Suggested Idea & Constructive feed back has been acknowledged and forward to overseas Marketing Division
We can see very strong future of India – India expertise in IT, Education, Lots of university, engineering college in India Only looking for strong government support for developing course so that people from foreign country should be keen desire to get certification from India ,
Bhedaghat, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
India is a very rich country - in sense of cultural value, rivers, ponds, ford, Ice place, Even though the country doesn’t have this facility, they are creating an artificial one. So why can't India become a number one?
Only required proper promotion and reorganization. Realization of the practical need of Society
To bring rupees to strong position- Regularizing tourism in India is one of the key solutions
Taj Mahal, India
To meet International expectation Few Important step should be in place. So that people will spend foreign currency in India.
Security
Cleanness
Easy to reachable
Good transportation
Regularizing the restaurant business - to promote and invite to develop all kind of food availability possibility.
Service oriented mind set – Customer satisfaction
Connectivity with social sites – like face book , you tube , Twitter, Wiki pedia- means pages on these websites Online connectivity - booked the place travel , food, stay…etc
Creative ideas and suggestions to make India, the Skill Capital of the world
Roll-on, Roll-off Ferries and waterway transportation throughout the India-Scope of Foreign Direct Investment
Connectivity India through Ropeways -National Ropeways Development Programme-Parvatmala scheme
Connecting through Ports, Shipping and Waterways - Indian tourism - Connecting rivers -one of major contributor in India GDP growth in Next 2 Years
Experience of Indian Rivers - TourismIndian Festival celebration - Tourism
Experience of Dam in India Tourism
Waterfall Tourism in India
Wildlife Tourism-ZOO Express
Discovery of New India - Travel/Tourism Good News - Tourism Sector- New Innovative Ideas and concepts will boost India GDP in double-digit
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