‘Paryatan Parv’ being organised by Ministry of Tourism , Government of India in Mumbai
As part of Iconic Week celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing a Paryatan Parv - 2022 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Formerly Prince of Wales Museum), Mumbai from 30th September to 2nd October 2022.
The Paryatan Parv in Mumbai is being organized to showcase diverse Culture, Art, Crafts and Cuisine of the States and one UT from the Western & Central Region, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. This will also bring about a better understanding of the heritage and culture of the Region amongst Mumbaikars. The event is promoted with the aim of creating awareness about varied Tourism Product, Cuisine, Heritage and Culture of Western and Central regions. The other Central Ministries like the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Defense, AYUSH, Textiles etc. are also participating in the event.
The highlights of the event in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai from 30th September to 2nd October 2022 are as follows :
- 8 Tourism Pavilions of State Tourism Departments from Western & Central Region and also other State Tourism Offices present in Mumbai.
- Kitchen Studio by Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai
- Crafts Bazaar with 15 Handicraft stalls by Artisans from 5 states and one Union Territory in the Western & Central Region.
- Cultural Performances at the Central stage showcasing Folk Arts from across India.
- Ministry of Ayush stall on theme Ayurveda @2047.
- Exhibition on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by Central Communication Bureau, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- Stall by Air Force for recruiting office, Mumbai on Agnipath Scheme.
- Free Guided Walking Tours by the Regional Level Tourist Guides covering attractions in and around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
This will be one of the major activities of Ministry of Tourism during the celebrations of Iconic Week of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Inauguration ceremony of Paryatan Parv is planned at 12 noon on 30th Sept 2022 at The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in the presence of Hon’ble Union Tourism Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Shri Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Tourism Minister of Maharashtra.