vidarbha presentation

8/6/2019 Vidarbha Presentation

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VIDARBHA a feast for the senses


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The Region of Maharashtrawith its vibrant life,

rich historical background,

ethnicity, biodiversity and

mineral wealth


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This verdant land with its

undulating hills, forests andmeandering rivers has many

Wildlife Sanctuaries and

National Parks (perhaps some of

the best in the country itself),

geological sites, forts and

temples, hill-stations and water

sports locations.

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A veritable cornucopia of natures

bounty; A lavish feast sure to fill

up every visitors senses.

In other words Vidarbha is a

well-rounded tourism destination

packing Eco-Tourism, Wildlife,

Heritage Tourism , Religious

Tourism, Leisure and MICE.


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Over 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks.Melghat Kolkaz, Pench, Nagzira,Tadobato name a few.

Hill Stations like Chikhaldhara, waterbodys &watersports locations like Toltladoh, Khindsi etc.

Vidarbha has Lonar Crater.

The geo-site which is the outcome of the awesomegeo-physical phenomena.

A 2 million ton meteorite collided with the earth

50,000 years ago, creating a depression 150 mtrsdeep and almost 2 km in diameter.

One of the only 3 largest meteorite craters in theworld.Amajor location of interest for geo-scientists, nature lovers researchers and explorers

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Vidarbha has Tadoba

Tadoba Tiger project, the major tiger reservein Vidarbha. It is densely forested with teak

and bamboo, making it the ideal habitat fortigers and leopards. Besides this big wild catsTadoba is home to nilgai, sambhar, chital,

jaur, crocodiles and a variety of birds.

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Pench Tiger Reserve (Silari)

Pench Reserve takes its name from Penchriver, which meanders through the verdant

landscape.A great sanctuary for tigers,leopards and other large animals in theirnatural habitat..

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Chikhaldara

The idyllic hill-station of rolling hills,waterfalls, lakes, valleys and windingstreams.About 1100 meters above sea level.

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There are many forts , temples to takeyou back through the glorious by-gone

era , besides the many modern day

social upliftment centres like

Sevagram, Pavnar , Anandvan.


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Tourism Policy Operative period : extended

New units under incentive schemes like

- Youth Hostels

- Bed and Breakfast ( B & B) units

- Permanent Exhibition Complexes

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GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES

FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT


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Relaxation in state excise licensing

Concession in registration fee for sight-

seeing buses

Concession in water charges

Rationalisation of property charges

Liberalisation in renewal of licenses

Land reservation for Tourism Projects

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New land policy.

Govt. land with tourism potential

transferable to MTDC.

Govt. guest houses / rest houses in

tourism potential areas transferable toMTDC.

Formation of Eco Tourism Board


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Formation of Tourism

Promotion

Council to facilitate orderly State

Tourism development

Fairs & Festivals to highlight

culture and heritage of the State.

IncreasedGovt. financial help for

Tourism Promotion and Marketing


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The new government

policies and initiatives for

State Tourism Sector

is bound to give it

the boost.

VidarbhatheJewel in the Crown of Maharashtra

will have its fair share of

pride and benefits.


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THANK YOU

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