14th International Tourism Mart in Tawang Highlights Border Heritage

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The 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) commenced in Tawang, showcasing the region's border heritage and tourism potential. Delegates from 22 countries, including the US, Italy, South Korea, Russia, and France, attended the three-day event. A notable moment was the storytelling session about Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, who resisted Chinese forces for 72 hours during the 1962 Indo-China war. The popular war memorial in Tawang served as a pit stop for many delegates. The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government and other northeastern states, organized the event. Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the government's focus on the northeastern region and global partnerships to boost tourism. Over 200 participants, including domestic and international buyers and sellers, joined the event.

Reporting: Indian Express India

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