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MOT's destination-based skill development training program to continue in 2022

Dec 05,2021
Economic Times

Taking note of large-scale scope for creation of employment at tourist destinations, the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) had started a destination-based skill development training programme at seven iconic sites, which will continue in 2022 as well, informed the Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeastern Region (DONER). The seven sites were Taj Mahal at Agra, Humayun Tomb, Red Fort, Qutub Minar at Delhi, Mahabodhi Temple at Bihar, Colva Beach at Goa and Kaziranga at Assam in Financial Year 2019-20. The Minister in a written reply said the aim of the MOT was to train, upgrade and sensitise the local people residing near these tourism sites and destinations and continuing the good work, MOT will continue the program in 2021-22 as well. “This programme continued in FY 2020-21 and upscaled to more than 150 new destinations. However, due to Covid-19 pandemic, this programme took place at 44 destinations. This programme is continued during the current FY 2021- 22. So far, this programme has taken place at 24 destinations,” Reddy said. The program features course such as Hunar Se Rozgaar Tak (HSRT) programme, Entrepreneurship program, tourism awareness program and basic programs for the local community.