Tourism festival sponsored by Union govt ends

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, October 18

The three-day tourism festival, ‘Paryatan Parv’, sponsored by the Union government concluded at Gobindgarh Fort here today.

Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu was the chief guest on the concluding day. On the directions of the Ministry of Tourism, the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) organised various activities to create a favourable environment for tourists in the city.

Earlier in the day, a cycle rally was held. Besides, an exhibition of handicraft items prepared by national awardees was also held at Town Hall. A range of activities were held to mark the occasion. PHTPB Community Development Officer Harpreet Kaur said various programmes were held in the city to create awareness among professionals associated with the industry.