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10th International Tourism Mart(ITM) for the North East Region from 17th to 19thNovember 2022 in Aizawl, Mizoram
Press Note
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart(ITM) for the North East Region from 17th to 19thNovember 2022 in Aizawl, Mizoram under the Chairmanship of Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, with the objective to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets.
The three-dayITM event will be attended by North-eastern Tourism Ministers, Seniors Officials of North-eastern states, State Governments, and Heads of the Tourism & Hospitality Associations.
The event will focus on”Priorities of G20 for Tourism Track”, since India will assume the forthcoming G20 Presidency for a year starting from 1 December 2022. The Mart will bring together the tourism business fraternity and entrepreneurs from the eight North Eastern States. The event has been planned and scheduled to facilitate interaction between buyers, sellers, media, Government agencies and other stakeholders to create a buzz.
The martwill include presentations by eight North Eastern States on their tourism potential, cultural evenings, sightseeing visits to local attractions in and around Aizawl. It will also include B2B meeting where buyers from different regions of the country will engage in one-on-one meetings with sellers from the North-East Region. Also, an exhibition including display of beautiful handicrafts and handlooms will also be organized to show case the tourism products of respective participating States.
The International Tourism Marts are organized in the North-Eastern States on rotation basis. Mizoram is hosting this mart for the first time. The earlier editions of this mart have been held in Guwahati, Tawang, Shillong, Gangtok, Agartala, Imphal and Kohima.
Ministry of Tourism
Govt. of India
International Tourism Mart 2022 Aizawl, Mizoram
Provisional Programme
Dates: 17th – 19thNovember 2022
| Date | Time | Programme |
| 17th November 2022
(Thursday) |
Afternoon Arrival of Guests at Airport
Departure to Aizawl by road (1.5 hours’ drive) Lunch at Aizawl |
|
| 1630-1730 hrs | Press Briefing by HM(T) at Aijal Club | |
| 1800-1830 hrs | Welcome of Delegates / Guests (Welcome Dance of Khuallam by Cultural Troupe at Entrance)
Venue: R. Dengthuama Indoor Stadium, Mualpui |
|
| 1830 Onwards
|
Inaugural Session
Venue: R. Dengthuama Indoor Stadium, Mualpui |
|
| 1830-1835 hrs
|
Welcome Address by Dr. Renu Sharma, IAS
Chief Secretary, Govt. of Mizoram |
|
| 1835-1845 hrs
|
Address by Shri Arvind Singh, IAS
Secretary, Ministry of Tourism |
|
| 1845-1850 hrs
|
Address by Shri Robert Romawia Royte
Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism, Govt. of Mizoram |
|
| 1850-1900 hrs
|
Address by Shri Ajay Bhatt
Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Govt. of India |
|
| 1900-1910 hrs
|
Address by Shri Shripad Yesso Naik
Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Govt. of India |
|
| 1910-1920 hrs
|
Address by Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Hon’ble Tourism Minister for Tourism & Culture, Govt. of India |
|
| 1920-1930 hrs
|
Address by Shri Zoramthanga
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Mizoram |
|
| 1930-1935 hrs
|
Vote of Thanks by Smt. Manisha Saxena, IAS
Principal Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of Mizoram |
|
| 1930-2030 hrs | Cultural Programme hosted by MoT | |
| 2030-21:30 hrs
|
Gala Dinner
hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |
|
| 18th Nov 2022
(Friday) |
0830 hrs | Departure of guests for Rajiv Gandhi Stadium(45 Minutes’ drive) |
| 0930-0945 hrs | Welcome and Introduction by Director General (T)
Venue: R. Dengthuama Indoor Stadium, Mualpui |
|
| 0945-1115 hrs | Presentation by 8 State Governments (10 minutes each)
● Nagaland ● Arunachal Pradesh ● Assam ● Manipur ● Meghalaya ● Mizoram ● Sikkim ● Tripura |
|
| 1115-1130 hrs | Tea Break | |
| 1130-1210 hrs | Session I: Green Tourism
DG(T) / AS(T) – Moderator ● Bharti Chaturvedi Chintan ●
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|
| 1210-1250hrs | Session II: Digitalization / Skills / Tourism MSMEs
DG(T) / AS(T) – Moderator ● Mr. Jayanta Das, Cluster General Manager North East, Darjeeling and General Manager – Vivanta Guwahati ● IIM Shillong ● SACHIN BANSAL – Founder & Chief Explorer, City Explorers Private Limited ● Dewaker Basnet
|
|
| 1250-1330 hrs. | Session III: Destination Management in NER
Panellist: (TBC) · Mahindra & Mahindra
|
|
| 1330-1430 hrs | Lunch
Visit to State Stalls. Rifle Shooting |
|
| 1430-1550 hrs | Session : Panel discussions with Diplomats / Delegates
Mr. Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism – Moderator |
|
| 1600-1630 hrs | Tea Break | |
| 1630-1730 hrs | B2B meeting : Venue: R. Dengthuama Indoor Stadium | |
| 1800 hrs
|
Visit exhibition on Art & Crafts of NER at AR Ground | |
| 1900hrs | Dinner organised / hosted by Government of Mizoram at Raj Bhavan Lawns | |
| 19th Nov 2022
(Saturday) |
0800 hrs | Departure of delegates from respective hotels |
| 0900-0930 hrs | Visit to Anthurium Flower Farm (45 minutes) | |
| 0930-1300 hrs | Nature Walk /Adventure Activities / Trekking | |
| 1300-1400 hrs | Lunch at Reiek Village | |
| 1400-1600 hrs | Enjoy Cultural Program/Indigenous Games at Reiek | |
| 1600-1700 hrs | Drive back to respective Hotels | |
| 1700-1900 hrs | Tea Break at respective Hotels and City Walk (Optional) | |
| 20th Nov 2022
(Sunday) |
Morning | Departure for Airport by road
Return of dignitaries by flight via Lengpui Airport. Afternoon Departure from Airport Delegates proceed on FAM Tour of their choice State.
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