4th International Tourism Mart inaugurated in Sikkim capital Gangtok

Q.  4th International Tourism Mart was inaugurated in which NE city?
- Published on 16 Oct 15

a. Dispur
b. Gangtok
c. Shillong
d. Aizawl

ANSWER: Gangtok
 
The 4th International Tourism Mart was inaugurated by Dr. Mahesh Sharma and was organised by Union Ministry of Tourism in association with the North Eastern States and the state of West Bengal. Sikkim is set to have its own airport by December 2016 and is going to become the first 100% organic state in the nation. Tourism is an important boost for growth and development and can contribute to 8 to 9 percent of GDP. India’s share in global tourist arrivals across the world is currently 0.68%. Tourism helps to generate jobs and promote women empowerment. Facility of e-Visa has been extended to 113 nations and will be extended to 150 nations towards the close of March in 2016.

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