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Raipur : ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ Brochure Making Competition, Prize Distribution Ceremony and Tourism Education Exhibition was grandly organized by India Tourism, Mumbai, Regional Office of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in collaboration with State Institute of Hotel Management, Raipur (SIHM). The objective of the program was to increase awareness among the youth about the various tourist destinations of India and to make them aware of the career opportunities available in the field of tourism and hospitality.
Chhattisgarh Film Development Corporation President Sumona Sen was present as the chief guest in the program. Inder Kumar Sahu, MLA Abhanpur and Mohammad Farooq, Regional Director, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India were present as special guests. Apart from this, the program was completed under the guidance of representative of West and Central Regional Office, DGM of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Supoonam Sharma, Senior Accounts Officer of IHM Raipur Sameer Mishra and Principal of the institute Vivek Acharya.
State and national level winners received honors
During the ceremony, the winners of Chhattisgarh state were honored with cash prizes (cheques), medals, kits and certificates. About 300 students from across the state participated enthusiastically along with their teachers and parents. The students of PM Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dudhli made Chhattisgarh proud by securing first position at the state level and second prize at the national level. PM Kendriya Vidyalaya Baikunthpur SECL and PM Kendriya Vidyalaya Maharajpur Kawardha received second prize at the state level. Whereas PM Kendriya Vidyalaya Khairagarh, PM Kendriya Vidyalaya Kurud and PM Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Dhamtari won the third prize at the state level.
Information about career opportunities in tourism education exhibition
The program featured a special presentation on the diverse and growing career opportunities available in the tourism and hospitality industry. A quiz competition was also organized for students and teachers, which encouraged participation and knowledge enrichment. Experts from the hotel industry were also invited to the exhibition. The participants were taken on a tour of SIHM Raipur campus, where they saw closely the functioning of various departments. The students witnessed the demonstration of practical activities like Reception Management, Food & Bakery Manufacturing, Fruit & Vegetable Carving, Flower Decoration, Towel Art and Mocktail Making and understood the intricacies of the hospitality industry.
Powerful initiative for tourism awareness among youth
Through the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative, students have developed a sense of interest and pride in the cultural and natural heritage of India. This event not only provides a platform to creative talent but also connects the youth with the possibilities of a bright future in the tourism and hospitality sector. ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is an important national campaign launched in the year 2020, which aims to introduce the countrymen to India’s rich cultural heritage, historical heritage, natural beauty and diverse traditions and to promote domestic tourism. Through this initiative, citizens are motivated to visit various tourist destinations in their own country, so that they can know the amazing diversity of India closely and contribute to strengthening the local economy. Under the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign, webinar series, online quiz competitions, virtual tours, creative competitions and programs related to tourism education are organized. The initiative also aims to make the youth and students especially aware of the career opportunities available in the tourism and hospitality sector. Besides, efforts are also made to give national identity to the less famous but promising tourist destinations of the country through digital mediums and public participation. Thus, the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative not only strengthens the sense of pride and awareness among the citizens towards their country, but also makes a significant contribution towards economic development by providing new energy to the tourism industry.