01 Apr 2023: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Utkal Dibasa
2. G20: Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting

1. Utkal Dibasa

Syllabus: GS 1, Indian History.

Mains: Significant events of Indian History.

Prelims: Utkal Dibasa.

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people on Utkal Dibasa.

Details:

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa.
• Utkal Divas, also called Utakala Dibasa or Utkal Diwas, is celebrated every year on 1st April by the people of Odisha. 
• It is celebrated to commemorate the formation of Odisha state in 1936.
• Notably, Odisha was part of the Bihar and Orissa province.
• After three decades of revolutionary efforts, it was declared an independent state.
• Utkal Dibasa acknowledges the rich role of Odisha, Odia people, and culture in the progress of our nation.

For more details, read here: Utkal Divas 2021 – Odisha Foundation Day, Theme & Significance

2. G20: Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting

Syllabus: GS2, International Relations

Mains: Global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting  India’s interests.

Prelims: TWG meeting.

Context:  The second Tourism Working Group Meeting. 

Details:

• The 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting under G20 was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism at Siliguri.
• There was also a panel discussion on ‘Adventure Tourism as a vehicle for achieving Sustainable Development Goals’.
• The delegates from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association), ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India), and the Vik-run Foundation attended the panel discussion.
• It was highlighted that India offers many avenues for adventure tourism across the four elements of land, water, sky, and air. For instance, it has 70% of the Himalayas, approximately 7000 km of coastline, about 700 sanctuaries, national parks, and tiger reserves.
• The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and DoNER Shri G.K Reddy stated that India’s topography is conducive to a variety of adventure activities like trekking, water rafting, Mountaineering, Skiing, Scuba diving, wildlife safaris, etc.
• It was further highlighted that Youth Tourism Clubs have been set up in educational institutions to create focused awareness about India’s natural, cultural, and spiritual heritage among the youth.
• Moreover, these clubs can promote adventure tourism as youth have a natural affinity for adventure tourism.
• The Minister also said that the National Adventure Tourism strategy has been framed. It emphasizes on following aspects:
  • State Ranking mechanism for the Adventure Tourism sites
  • Model Adventure Tourism Law
  • Development of Adventure Activity Guidelines
  • Advancement of dedicated Website and social media pages for promoting Adventure Tourism.
• The meeting is attended by more than 130 participants from members of G20, Invitee Countries, International Organizations, Industry, state departments, etc.

For details on the First Tourism Group meeting, read here: PIB Summary & Analysis for UPSC IAS Exam for 8th Feb 2023

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