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Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department Hosts ‘Bodhi Yatra’ Conclave to Celebrate Lord Buddha’s Journey

Jun 29, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Bodhi Yatra, #Celebrate Lord Buddha's Journey, #Chief Secretary, #Government of Uttar Pradesh, #Ministry of Tourism, #New Delhi, #Uttar Pradesh, #Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department

New Delhi, 29th June, 2024: Bringing spirituality and rich heritage of Uttar Pradesh together, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department organized the ‘Bodhi Yatra’ conclave in New Delhi today to commemorate the extraordinary journey of Lord Buddha. The event highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s significance as a Buddhist pilgrimage and the tourism potential of the state.

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The conclave witnessed the presence of key officials, including the Minister of Tourism, Government of India, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat,Minister of Tourism and Culture, Uttar Pradesh, Jaiveer Singh, Secretary, Ministry Of Tourism, V. Vidyavati, Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Durga Shankar Mishra, Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Special Secretary of Tourism, Eesha Priya, Director General of IBC, Abhijit Haldar and Former Deputy Speaker of CTA, Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok Ambassador of Singapore, H.E. Simon Wong, Ambassador of Thailand, H.E. Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Myanmar, H.E. Moe Kyaw Aung and ambassadors from many other countries like Bhutan, Japan, Indonesia, Argentina, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam etc. graced the conclave with their presence reflecting India’s strong international ties.

Members of the International Buddhist Council, academicians,representatives of National and International organisations, bureaucrats, travel writers and bloggers were also present at the event. The event commenced with a small presentation by the Special Secretary, Department of Tourism Uttar Pradesh, showcasing the rich history, culture, and heritage of the state’s six major Buddhist sites: Sankisa, Sarnath, Shravasti, Kapilvastu, Kaushambi, and Kushinagar. She said, “Uttar Pradesh, with its rich religious diversity, continues to inspire and uplift those who seek a deeper understanding of life and enlightenment.” The presentation also outlined investment opportunities and Uttar Pradesh’s investor-friendly tourism policies aimed at boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the tourism sector.

It was followed by a welcome speech from the Principal Secretary, Department Of Tourism and Culture. He said, “Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a popular tourist destination attaining number one spot in domestic tourism and we are hopeful of attracting a higher number of inbound foreign tourists as well in near future.”

Highlighting the objective of the event he said, “We wanted to reveal the spiritual and cultural connection with different countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia and improve cultural diplomacy with the support of the Ministry Of External affairs and promote Foreign Direct Investment in the state. We have already allotted 02 acres of land in Varanasi to Bhutan Govt. for the construction of temples and guest houses. Through this platform we also offer all the other countries to invest in the hospitality and tourism sector of all these six sites and we assure you that we will provide all the mutual cooperation needed.”

A round table discussion and brainstorming session was held to explore various initiatives and strategies to promote these historical and spiritual sites, particularly focusing on attracting foreign tourists. In his address, the Union Minister of Tourism and Culture thanked the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department for organizing the Bodhi Yatra. He said, “India is not the land of war, but the land of Buddha’. This holy land gave the message of truth, non-violence, kindness and compassion to the entire world. and Uttar Pradesh is a prominent part in this legacy. The Prime Minister had envisioned creating various tourist circuits in the country. The first circuit in that is the Buddha Circuit. I want to congratulate Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh that the Uttar Pradesh government did important work to bring the Prime Minister’s vision to reality.”

Speaking at the event, Secretary, Ministry Of Tourism said that, “Buddha resides in the heart and soul of Uttar Pradesh. Govt of India in collaboration with the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh aims to not only create a memorable experience for the buddhist pilgrims but also ensure the development and better employment opportunities for the local communities. We are also keen to enhance the infrastructure and amenities of Buddhist Museums in the state as they are a living source of history.”

Minister of Tourism and Culture, Uttar Pradesh said, ‘Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state in terms of area. It is the largest state with a population of 25 crores and is equal to the fifth country in the world in terms of population. Fortunately, all the places from the birth of Lord Buddha to his education, attainment of knowledge, preaching and religious awakening campaigns and Mahaparinirvana (death) are located here. Under the guidance of our Chief Minister, we are developing the Buddhist circuit propagating the strong historical, cultural and spiritual ties of Buddhism with Uttar Pradesh on the world map and attracting Buddhist pilgrims from India and abroad in large numbers.”

Chief Secretary, Government Of Uttar Pradesh said, “Uttar Pradesh is cradle of Buddhism and this Bodhi Yatra is an initiative to make you experience the serenity and divinity of Lord Buddha. The significant events of Buddhism took place in UP and this event aims to promote these Buddhist sites on the global map. Working under the vision of our Prime Minister and through constant efforts of the State government and the Tourism Department, we have developed infrastructure and world class tourist facilities at these sites emerging as the top tourist destinations in the country Through our investor-friendly tourism policy, the stake holders can become a significant part of this transforming journey of Uttar Pradesh in the tourism sector.”

Attendees were treated to a cultural show depicting the life of Lord Buddha, from his birth to his enlightenment and passing. The performance celebrated the foundation of Buddhism and its rich historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of Uttar Pradesh. It also highlighted how Buddhist circuit is one of the favorite travel destinations for both National and International visitors. The show celebrated the pivotal role of Buddhist Circuit in boosting the tourism sector of the state.

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The 2nd North India Garment Fair (NIGF 2024) by CMAI Commences; Brings Together 200+ Exhibitors and Expected to attract about 7000 Trade Visitors

Jun 11, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #BENGALURU, #Bharat Bhushan Taneja, #Chander Shekhar Mahajan, #Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), #CMAI, #Delhi-NCR, #Indore, #Jaipur, #Ludhiana, #Manik Jain & Sahil Jain, #Mohinder Chaudhary, #MSME, #Mumbai, #NIGF 2024, #North India retailers, #Pankaj Jain -, #R D Gupta, #Rahul Mehta, #Rajesh Masand, #Ranjit Surana, #Rohit Munjal, #Sanjeev Garg of Stanmax, #Santosh Kataria, #Santosh Katariya, #Saurabh Chaudhary, #Surat, #Tarun Langer, #The 2nd North India Garment Fair (NIGF 2024), #Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, June 11, 2024: The 2nd North India Garment Fair (NIGF 2024) organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) commenced on Jun 11 till June 13, 2024, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. NIGF 2024 features over 200 exhibitors showcasing a diverse array of menswear, womenswear, and kidswear.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by leading North India retailers, including Manik Jain & Sahil Jain of Aristocrat Garments, Bharat Bhushan Taneja of Paul Garments, R D Gupta of Bindals Group, Ranjit Surana of Bachoomal Collection, Sanjeev Garg of Stanmax, Mohinder Chaudhary and Saurabh Chaudhary of Suvidha Stores, Tarun Langer & Chander Shekhar Mahajan of Yougal Sons as Guests of Honour. Key dignitaries from CMAI present at the Inaugural included Rajesh Masand – President; Rohit Munjal – Vice President; Santosh Kataria, Chairman – NIGF; Rahul Mehta – Chief Mentor and Pankaj Jain – Hon. Secretary – North and other office bearers of CMAI.

Rajesh Masand, President, CMAI, expressed, “The Domestic Garment industry in India is poised for significant growth, driven by the country’s dynamic demographic and economic potential. NIGF 2024 is a testament to CMAI’s commitment to supporting MSMEs and enhancing the garment trade in North India. The upcoming festival season is a crucial period for the Garment industry and hence NIGF 2024 plays a pivotal role in connecting manufacturers with thousands of buyers ensuring they are well-prepared to meet market demands”.

At the Inauguration, Santosh Katariya, Chairman said, “NIGF 2024 has fast developed as a successful platform for Manufacturers from across the country. It offers North India’s Retail industry a fantastic opportunity to meet new Suppliers, new Brands and refresh their merchandise for customers from across India. For the benefit of Exhibitors, we have also organized a Business Networking Session tomorrow with leading Agents & Distributors from pan India”.

NIGF 2024 features a diverse array of garment manufacturers, with over 95% representing MSMEs from various parts of India, including key hubs like Mumbai, Surat, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Indore, Ludhiana, Uttar Pradesh, and the Delhi-NCR region. Retailers from across the country have pre-registered to visit the fair and expected to attend the fair.

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Buddhist Circuit Of UP Gears Up For Grand Celebration of Buddha Purnima on May 23

May 23, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Buddha Purnima, #Buddhist Circuit Of UP, #Dr. Julampitiye Punyasara Mahasthavira, #Grand Celebration of Buddha Purnima on May 23, #International Buddhist Research Centre, #Kapilvastu, #Mukesh Kumar Meshram, #New Delhi, #The Buddha Purnima, #Uttar Pradesh, #Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department

New Delhi, 23 May: Buddha Purnima is a festival celebrated by Buddhists all over the world signifying the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. Uttar Pradesh has strong ties with Buddhism and the festival is celebrated here by the people with reverence. There are 6 places that form the buddhist circuit of UP namely- Kapilvastu, Shravasti, Sankisa, Kaushambi, Sarnath and Kushinagar.

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In Kapilvastu, located in Siddharthnagar district, Siddhartha Gautama spent his first 29 years and then renounced his royal life to seek the truth. Shravasti is where Buddha spent 25 rainy seasons in Jetavana. In Sankisa, Lord Buddha descended from Devaloka to Earth . Kaushambi where Buddha visited in the sixth and ninth years of enlightenment. Varanasi’s Sarnath is where he delivered his first sermon, the ‘Four Noble Truths’, offering timeless solutions to contemporary issues. Kushinagar marks the site of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana.

Along with these places, Ramgram Stupa, in Maharajganj district, is believed to have housed Buddha’s relics, and Devdaha is recognized as the maternal home of Queen Mayadevi, Prajapati Gautami, and Princess Yashodhara.

These sites, each with their unique historical and cultural significance, will host a series of events including seminars, cultural programs, religious processions (Shobha Yatra) and many more on 23 May, ‘The Buddha Purnima’. The programs will be organized by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department and the International Buddhist Research Centre.

The International Buddhist Research Centre located in Lucknow is also organizing a program on the occasion of Buddha Purnima with the theme of ‘Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites in the State: Historical and Cultural Significance’. Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Mukesh Kumar Meshram, will be the chief guest of the program.

A panel discussion featuring distinguished speakers such as Ven. Dr. Julampitiye Punyasara Mahasthavira from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Professor Uma Shankar Vyas from Nav Nalanda University, Bihar, and Professor Ram Nakshatra Prasad will highlight the historical and cultural importance of the Buddhist sites. Additionally, essay and painting competitions themed ‘Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites: Sarnath’ will encourage participants to display and depict the history and culture of Sarnath.

The Buddhist Circuit attracts a significant number of tourists and the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is taking initiatives to enhance facilities at these sites. Efforts are underway to develop infrastructure and amenities in Sarnath, Sankisa, Kushinagar, and other key locations to accommodate and enrich the visitor experience.

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VST Tillers Tractors Showcased its Range of Innovative Products in Uttar Pradesh

Mar 8, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #AGROTECH 2024, #Department of Agriculture, #Government of Uttar Pradesh, #Shri Brajesh Pathak, #The Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), #U.P AGROTECH 2024, #Uttar Pradesh, #VST Tillers Tractors

Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Brajesh Pathak with VST Officials checking out VST Farm Equipmets

8th March 2024: VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, showcased its range of innovative products at the UP Agrotech 2024. Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Brajesh Pathak visited the VST stall at the Agrotech 2024 and checked out various innovative products from the company. He also appreciated the frugal manufacturing approach taken up by VST Tillers Tractors in developing Smart Farm Machines and acknowledged VST’s role in helping small and marginal farmers across the country increase their income. The products displayed by VST at the exhibition were also appreciated by farmers and scientists of the Research Institute for their quality and adaptability to taking multiple operations with different attachments.

The innovation seen with the VST 932 DI Owners’ Tractor released with Frugal Engineering concepts, this 32 HP Cat Tractor has unique features in the segment including multiple PTO options like Reverse PTO, MID PTO, and Independent PTO along with a fully synchromesh gearbox enabling the owners to perform all challenging task at their farm with ease. The Tractor has higher power, torque, and greater fuel efficiency making it versatile to handle all tasks.

Another unique Tractor showcased by the brand is VST 929 DI DUAL TRAC which can manage the narrowest working in the sugarcane field while operating with the standard track in other fields. VST’s Series 9 range of tractors are equipped with multiple features to meet the growing needs of farm mechanization at orchards, vineyards, and horticulture farms. In line with its commitment to revolutionizing farm mechanization for small and marginal farmers, VST also displayed its SMART FARM MACHINES at the exhibition. The VST 165 DI, a 16 HP electric start power tiller with sit and drive arrangement, and the 95 IGNITO, a 9 HP Tiller, first in its class Electric Start received excellent response for the innovation and efficacy in enhancing agricultural productivity. These products are widely used for both Dry Land & Wet Land Operations, Inter-cultivation, Earthing-up, Land preparation, etc. Although smaller in size, these products are available with multiple attachments to handle the growing demands of mechanization in Sugarcane, Turmeric, Vegetable Crops, Horticulture Crops, Floriculture & Plantation Crops.

VST also displayed a wide range of Electrical Water Pumps engineered to deliver efficient water transfer and irrigation solutions to the farm community, ensuring optimal crop growth and yield. The pumps are manufactured using Automatic Coil Winding and CNC technology, along with durable materials that ensure long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance.

The wide range of products from 2 HP to 50 HP under ONE VST umbrella were appreciated by the business community willing to explore profitable ventures in this Farm implements segment.

Organized by The Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, AGROTECH 2024 was held from March 1st to March 3rd at the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This edition of Aggrotech 2024 saw a significant turnout of 30000+ farmers and delegates. U.P AGROTECH 2024 acted as a comprehensive program featuring a Development Meet on Uttar Pradesh Agriculture, informative sessions, an exhibition, and farmer workshops. Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research is the world’s premier research institute on sugarcane under the Government of India’s Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

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Ayodhya To Be Made ‘Eco-Friendly’ Destination All Set To Become A World-Class Tourist Attraction To Be Developed As ‘Solar City’

Oct 29, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Ayodhya, #Ram Temple in Ayodhya, #Sarayu, #Uttar Pradesh, #Yogi Adityanath Ji

Ayodhya is fast emerging as one of the most preferred tourist places for national as well as international tourists/devotees. In the coming years, after the construction of the proposed Ram temple, arguably the largest Hindu temple in the world, Ayodhya is poised to become one of the best tourist attractions across the globe.

According to a conservative estimate of the tourist department, Ram Nagri will be witnessing three times rise in the tourists’ footfall, in the next one decade. Over 6.8 crores of people will be travelling to Rama’s birthplace by 2030, the statistical analysis suggests.

In fact, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji is leaving no stone unturned to make Ayodhya one of the best and top-notch cities across the globe. Following the Supreme Court’s decision in favour of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, all the development schemes have been fast-tracked by the Yogi government.

Apart from making it grand and magnificent, UP CM Yogi Adityanath promises to make Ayodhya an eco-friendly city. Housing and Urban Planning department will be its Nodal department while the Public Work Department, Tourist Department, and Culture and Irrigation Department will be sharing their support to make Ayodhya an eco-friendly city.

Entry point will be having electronic vehicles

Electronic vehicles will be commuting from the entry point to the Ram temple. All the main routes will have parking and multi-level parking areas. The Uttar Pradesh government is also planning to make ropeway to facilitate the tourists. This idea of government will not only be convenient for the tourists and devotees but it will also help in reducing pollution.

Sarayu will be having modern STP

Divine river Sarayu, on the banks of which the Ayodhya is inhabited, will be connected to STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) to make it cleaner and purer without any pollution. Now, it will be more convenient for the pilgrims to take a sacred bath in holy Sarayu waters. CM Yogi has also instructed to bring the latest model for STP in Ayodhya which is the latest in terms of technology.

Ayodhya will be developed as a solar city

Being the capital of the legendary ‘Ikshvaku’ king of Kosala, Ram ki Paudi is all set to be developed as a solar city. UP CM Yogi Adityanath, last month, in the review meeting of Faizabad, had already instructed for the development of Ram Nagri in the form of a Solar city. Urban Development Department along with Non- Conventional Energy Development Agency (NEDA) is in the process of preparing a comprehensive action plan on the same.

Ayodhya will be the new smart city

Apart from being a religious and historical place, the Ram Nagri will not only be converted into an eco-friendly facade but it will also be a high-tech city on the lines of ‘Smart City’ projects already being implemented in the state.

As a proposed ambitious plan, the Uttar Pradesh government is going to construct the ‘New Ayodhya’ in the 749-acre land of Barhata, Shahnawazpur, and Tihura. The New Ayodhya will be having Guest Houses for 5 countries including Korea, monasteries, and over 100 plots for different sects, communities, and volunteer organisations.

It is worth mentioning that Ayodhya and the Ram Mandir Movement has a strong connection with the three generations (Mahant Digvijay Nath Ji, Mahant Awaidyanath Ji, and the present Peethadhiswar and UP CM Yogi Adityanath) of Gorakh Peeth. It is to be me