New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Despite strong fundamentals, India’s tourism outcomes remain below potential, a NITI Aayog report said on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve ease of doing business to accelerate investments, while also emphasising the importance of visa facilitation in converting tourism interest into actual arrivals.India’s tourism sector is significant in terms of economic contribution and employment. In FY 2023–24, the sector contributed Rs 15.73 lakh crore ($170 billion…
Latest UNESCO World Heritage Sites News & Updates
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) currently safeguards 3,686 centrally protected monuments, supported by strengthened conservation systems, scientific restoration methods and modern technologies like AI, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.India’s global heritage profile has expanded, with 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the recent addition of the Maratha Military Landscapes.“Heritage and monument preservation has advanced through large-scale d…
Ujjain, Jan 25 (IANS) The ancient city of Ujjain is beaming with pride as senior archaeologist Dr Narayan Vyas has been honoured with the Padma Shri award in the 2026 civilian honours announced by the government of India. The recognition celebrates his lifelong dedication to archaeology, historical research, and the preservation of India’s rich cultural heritage, particularly in the Malwa region.Dr Narayan Vyas, a retired Superintendent Archaeologist from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)…