Kendriya Vidyalaya Jyotipuram

Event Name : Sustainable tourism session & Travel for LIFE pledge

Posted On : 13 Sep 2023

Description :-

Report on Yuva Tourism Club Event at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jyotipuram, Reasi J&K. On September 13 2023, the Ministry of Tourism Government of India (North region) organized a Yuva Tourism Club event at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jyotipuram, Reasi Jammu and Kashmir. The event was attended by students of grade 11. The event began with an introduction to the Yuva Tourism Clubs, its importance and need and about scope, types and possible tourism activities in the state to promote economic development, growth, culture, cuisines & handicrafts of Jammu & Kashmir. Various global opportunities and emerging trends in the field of tourism and hospitality were discussed. The students also took the Travel for LIFE pledge, which is a commitment to promoting sustainable tourism. The Travel for LIFE pledge includes promises to: Respect local cultures and traditions Protect the environment Support local businesses & Travel responsibly. The event concluded with a speech by Mr. Dev Raj, Co-ordinator of YTC. He spoke about the importance of sustainability for tourism and urged the students to be ambassadors for sustainable tourism. The event helped to raise awareness of sustainable tourism and the importance of tourism for economic development.