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and activities in the 'Classifieds' section of this site. Contact maju30@rediffmail Contact no.094256 00494 and 094250 13232 The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) Managing Director Tarun Shridhar is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Himachal Pradesh becomes the hot & much sought after tourist destination all through the year. While talking to <whispersinthecorridors.com> he disclosed "we propose to promote eco-tourism in a big way. In fact the heritage properties managed by HPTDC have been completely restored and can compete with the best in business". Tarun Shridhar is totally dedicated for the cause of Tourism in Himachal Pradesh. "The expansion efforts are focused on hitherto unexplored areas. We are very aggressively promoting rural / farm / orchard tourism," said Shridhar adding that all steps were being taken to protect Ecological balance & biodiversity in the state. Several rural home stays have been attached with the HPTDC as its franchisees .In his following interview Tarun Shridhar also said "Our USP is budget tourism and it would not be an exaggeration to claim that HPTDC is the best in this business." 1/ What added attractions are there to woo tourists in Himachal Pradesh? Himachal has emerged as a preferred destination for adventure and leisure tourism. We are continuously striving to give value added services and experience to the tourists. Cultural pageants, food festivals etc. have become a regular feature during the peak tourist seasons. Unique events such as mountain biking, adventure races, Para-gliding, Himalayan run, apple festival etc. are the recently added attractions. With the annual growth above 15%, these multiple strategies seem to be working well. We propose to promote eco-tourism in a big way. 2/ How are you able to sustain inflow of tourists, particularly during summers? Summer is the peak tourist season for us, and we are fortunate that our state is such a well established tourist destination that we have to make little efforts to sustain inflow of tourist arrivals during summer. Our focus during this period is to provide a pleasant and hassle free stay to the tourists. Our promotion and marketing strategy concentrates on reinforcing the unparalleled scenic beauty of the state coupled with its social stability and the reputation of Himachal as a safe and peaceful state. 3/ Will you please tell us regarding expansion plans of HP Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.? HP Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has a network of 60 hotels and resorts and 11 stand alone restaurants and cafes, all located in the most scenic locations of the state. While we are gradual in expanding the number of properties, the emphasis is on proper maintenance and upkeep. We have made substantial investment in repair, renovation and restoration of all our properties. In fact the heritage properties managed by HPTDC have been completely restored and can compete with the best in business. The expansion efforts are focused on hitherto unexplored areas. 4/ Nowadays stress is on village tourism & setting up of budget hotels. What is your esteemed corporation doing in that direction? We are very aggressively promoting rural / farm / orchard tourism. Several rural home stays have been attached with the HPTDC as its franchisees. We do their entire marketing. The home owners are also given basic training in tourism and hospitality management. The scheme is slowly gaining popularity and besides tourism promotion, it would give tremendous boost to rural economy. We have also attached several private budget hotels with us for increasing our room capacity. Our USP is budget tourism and it would not be an exaggeration to claim that HPTDC is the best in this business. 5/ What type of innovative approach are you adopting to ensure regular flow of inbound tourists to Himachal Pradesh through out the year? We have been positioning Himachal as a destination for all seasons and for all reasons. Our unique strength is the five distinct seasons, each offering its own experience. We have been offering attractive packages to senior citizens' students, corporates, besides honeymoon couples, herbal trail, devi darshan, adventure packages etc. We have been reasonably successful in breaking the seasonality factor which is a strong influence on tourism industry. 6/ What steps have been taken by your corporation to safeguard Ecology of your state? We are extremely conscious that ecology and the rich bio-diversity is our core strength. We must guard it zealously to promote sustainable tourism. All our tourism promotion and development strategies underline this belief. Our Tourism Policy advocates development of responsible tourism i.e. tourism that protects and nurtures the rich environment of the state. Eco-tourism is going to be a major thrust area in future.
Secretary Security in the Government of India NC Padhi is the senior most serving civil servant in the country. He is 1968 batch IPS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Padhi is retiring in July. Is center heading for confrontation with UP ? Iqbal Ahmad to be Member of CAT IT deptt asked details about Reliance cos Rao Birendra Singh ,Member of the Central Board of Direct Taxes on his tour to Mumbai last week held a meeting of all Chief Commissioners of Incomes Tax. Singh has reportedly given clear instructions to look into returns that Reliance group companies filed in last years. It includes companies belonging to both brothers i.e.Mukesh Ambani & Anil Ambani.They have been asked to tabulate details of all 2400 affiliate ventures of Reliance companies. It may be stated that Singh is "Samdhi" of Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. Arun Arya joins World Bank Thakur gets two months extension IT JS panel rejected by new IT Minister 66 persons want to become Member of CAT Harish Gupta to move from Janmat Channel IPS changes in Uttar Pradesh Postings of IT Commissioners this week Five IAS officers to return to UP this month Acharya to join Khadakpur IIT on June 1 Maurya joins GoI Mushtaq Sheikh joins BAG group Harsh Rohtagi joins NDTV group Shri Prakash is GM Northern Railway Janakiraman to move to Lisbon IIS DPC by UPSC in Bhopal Mukesh Sharma shifted to Pune Ms Deori to be Secretary Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh Ms.Vandana Deori is set to join at Secretary Tourism, Handloom & Handicraft on deputation to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. At present Ms.Deori who is an IRS officer of the 1989 batch is posted as Director Finance in Delhi. Congress action for solving Gujar tangle With a view to take issue of Gujars in Rajasthan effectively with the Rajasthan Government the party has directed AICC treasurer Motilal Vora & Ahmad Patel Political Secretary to party chief to help young Gujar MP Sachin Pilot.Gujar leaders across the country have been asked to contact both leaders. BJP MLAs to join Congress in Arunachal Pradesh As many as seven legislators of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) are set to join the ruling Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh. At present strength of Congress is 33 MLAs. A new lease of life to Rajasthan CM Rajasthan Chief Minister Ms.Vasundhra Raje who is facing ire due to Gujars unrest in her state has got a new lease of life in terms of Chief Ministership.As the grapevine has it President of the Bhartiya Jnata Party(BJP) Rajnath Singh has decided not shift the Rajasthan CM at present. It may be stated that Singh shares close ties with Ms.Vasundhra Raje. PM likely to moot renewed action After the failure of renewed Indo-US talks on the nuclear deal it is now expected that Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet American President George W.Bush, on his upcoming tour to Germany. He is expected to find a solution which could be acceptable to the Indian Parliament. Right now hindrance seems to be carrying out of nuclear tests, reprocessing of nuclear fuel &inspection of all nuclear plants in India. NSA's warning National Security Advisor (NSA) M.K.Narayanan is understood to have given a word of caution to all Northern states in the country. The warning stems from Gujars unrest. Or else states should be ready to face disastrous caste conflicts. Minor IFS change in MP In a minor change in postings of IFS officers Madhya Pradesh Government has promoted Additional PCF R.S.Negi as PCF and posted him in Narmada Valley Development Authority(NVDA)as Member(Environment). He will replace PCF P.C.Shukla who has been posted as Special PCF (Action Plan & Forest Policy). DM Shukla CF Delhi D.M.Shukla is new Conservator of Forest (CF) of National Capital Delhi.Shukla who belongs to the AGMU cadre (1985 batch) was earlier CF Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Shashank Goyal Director Heavy Industries Shashank Goyal has become Director in the Ministry of Heavy Industries at the Centre. He is an IAS officer of 1990 batch who belongs to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Kavita joins DEA Ms.Kavita has joined as Deputy Secretary in the Centre as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA).She is 1994 batch officer of the Audit & Accounts Services. FORUM You are right, Congressmen have no time for Congress I fully agree with the views expressed that Congressmen do not have
time for Congress. The reason for this seems to be that India does not
have democratic Government right from Independence days to date but
it always had personality Government. A personality is installed as
Prime Minister and the caucus rules around him/her. I am sure all patriotic
Indians would agree with me. Will Mr B K Chaturvedi do this ? It is hoped that officers belonging to the other Central Services of 1974 Batch are now empanelled to Additional Seretary. It will be a great favour if Chaturvedi can do this also before he goes. IAS 1977 batch has been empanelled as Additional Secretaries. A Sarma Why only IAS is required in Tourism Ministry ? Why IAS are required? Deputy Secretary and Director level posts can
be filled by other services too. I also say Why only IAS is required ? Apropos your headline "Two IAS required in tourism department", let me say that the posts of Deputy Secretary and Director are open posts (read Central Staffing posts), and are equally open to all the All India Services, the Central Services Group A and the CSS! A K Singh This is not a good trend in Media When an industrialist controls journalism (media) he is bound to use
it to his advantage. It seems to be the fate of media in India to be
controlled by industrialists. It is not a new development. In my opinion
it is not good for the country. There is a black joke There is a black joke among our friends that a concerted effort is
being made for a decade in Bihar to make it a "World -Heritage".
It will attract foreign tourists. To see : "A State without governance
in modern India". TAIL-PIECE
Two Bengalis = a film society. Three Bengalis = political party. Four Bengalis = two political parties. More than four Bengali's = Countrywide agitation to bring Ganguli into Team.
One Bihari = Laloo Prasad Yadav. Two Biharis = booth-capturing squad. Three Biharis = caste killing. Four Biharis = entire literate population of Patna.
One Punjabi =100 kg hulk named Pinky. Two Punjabis = Pinky with his bigger brother Twinky. Three Punjabis = assault on the McAloo Tikkis at the local McDonalds. Four Punjabis = combined IQ equal to one. Mallu One Mallu = coconut stall. Two Mallus = a boat race. Three Mallus = Gulf job racket. Four Mallus = oil slick. UP Bhaiyya One UP bhaiyya = a milkman. Two UP bhaiyyas = halwai shop. Three UP bhaiyyas = a fist-fight in the UP assembly. Four UP bhaiyyas = mosque-destruction squad. Gujju One Gujju = share-broker in a Bombay train. Two Gujjus = rummy game in a Bombay train. Three Gujjus = Bombay's noisiest restaurant. Four Gujjus = stock market scam. Andhraite One Andhraite = chili farmer. Two Andhraites = software company in New Jersey. Three Andhraites = Naxalite outfit. Four Andhraites = song-and-dance number in a Telugu movie. Kashmiri One Kashmiri = carpet salesman. Two Kashmiris = carpet factory. Three Kashmiris = terrorist outfit. Four Kashmiris = shoot-at-sight order. Tamil-Brahmin One Tam-Brahm = priest at the Vardarajaperumal temple. Two Tam-Brahms = Maths tuition class. Three Tam-Brahms = Queue outside the U.S consulate at 4 a.m. Four Tam-Brahms = Thyagaraja music festival in Santa Clara. Mumbaikar One Mumbaikar = footpath vada-pav stall. Two Mumbaikars = film studio. Three Mumbaikars = slum. Four Mumbaikars = The number of people standing on your foot in the train at rush hour. Sindhi One Sindhi = currency racket. Two Sindhis = papad factory. Three Sindhis = duplicate goods shop in Ulhasnagar. Four Sindhis = Hong Kong Retail Traders Association. Marwari One Marwari = The neighbourhood foodstuffs adulterator. Two Marwaris = 50% of Calcutta. Three Marwaris = Finish off all Gujaratis & Sindhis. Four Marwaris = Threaten the Jews as a community. Haryanvi One Haryanavi = tube light Two Haryanavi = agriculture Three Haryannavi= Lathi squad Four Haryanavi = actually just one was enough Contributed by-Col. Satish Dewan Aaj Ki Aawaz Could Raje pay the price for Gurjar riots…. sacrificial lamb is
how Raje will react???? Bharat Kumar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunil Kishan is ED Commercial INDIAN Sunil Kishan has taken over as new Executive Director of the INDIAN. Singh is Director (Finance) Tehri C P Singh is likely to be appointed Member (Finance) of the Tehri. Poongavanam is Director Umesh joins YES Bank Morparia gets new assignment in ICICI Bank New office-bearers of AIMCMA |
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