3-day grand finale of Paryatan Parv to begin today

The 3-day grand finale of Paryatan Parv, a nation-wide celebration of tourism, will begin in New Delhi today. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest at the formal inaugural function of the event, while Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will grace the closing ceremony on Wednesday. 

The 21-day Paryatan Parv was organised by the Tourism Ministry in collaboration with other Central Ministries, State Governments and other stakeholders.The grand finale will comprise of cultural performances, crafts bazaar, multi-cuisine food court and



other interactive activities. 

It will be open to public from 12 noon to 10 pm on all three days. The Crafts Mela with 50 stalls will showcase the diverse handicrafts and handlooms of the country. 

There will be 15 Theme State Pavilions where each State will showcase their tourism products and destinations. The programme has been organized with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of Tourism for All.