Ranotsav-2008
Narendrabhai Modi
The Tourism Industry holds immense potential to generate massive Employment Opportunities in Gujarat
Kutchcha has Infused new soul in Gujarat Tourism
Gujarat Tourism has established its Global Identity
Wonderful, warm and fantastic Kutchcha-Carnival begins: Showcases glorious cultural legacy of Gujarat
Bhuj: Thursday: Inaugurating the “Kutchcha- Carnival†at Bhuj, Chief Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi said,†Kutchcha has infused new soul in the tourism activities of Gujarat. Rejecting the criticism and negativity, people of Kutchcha and from the other part of the State, they have paid overwhelming response.†He congratulated the administration and people for making the event successful. The four day long Kutchcha Carnival finds metaphor of moonlit deseart. It would showcase the glorious cultural legacy and diverse and multicolour culture of Gujarat.In the august presence of the diplomats and ambassadors, the artists made scintillating performances in their pulsating vitality, reflecting the glory of our art and culture. Chief Minister reiterated his view to place the carnival in the line of other carnivals that are organised at International-Level. Gujarat is scaling new heights; focus is on the sustainable development, so that the future generations may access maximum benefits, added the C.M.
Chief Minister highlighted the various milestone achievements of the State in Industry and agriculture, Gujarat is front runner in the Industrial development. With scientific interventions, Gujarat has made revolution in the field of Agriculture. With right thrust on balance economy, Gujarat has specially focused the service sector, tourism industry is bound generate massive employment opportunities in the State.
Citing the immense dormant tourism potential of Gujarat, Chief Minister said,†The 1600 k.m long coastal line and the beauty of the deseart has a unique quality of dazzling the tourists. We will make every possible effort to establish its global identity.†To witness the moonlit deseart is a really a visual delight; he expressed his confidence that the carnival would sense the pulse and heartbeats of the beautiful deseart.
Tourism Minister extended warm and grand welcome to the tourists. Despite the shadow of terror from the neighbour countries, the international and national tourists have paid tremendous and overwhelming response to the carnival. High Commissioner Uganda Shri Nimisha Madhvani, High Commissioner of Morocco Smt Mokhariya, Ambassador Shri Larbee, Mr Kaul Boumgret and many eminent personalities graced the occasion.
Ministers Smt Anandiben Patel, Shri Narottambhai Patel, Shri Vasanbhai Ahir, Shri Fakirbhai Vaghela, Shri Ramanbhai Vora, Dr Mayaben, Shri Mangubhai Patel, M.P. Shri Pushpadan Gadhvi, Chairperson Women Commission Jayshriben, MLAs Shri Jayantibhai Bhanushali, Shri Rameshbhai Maheshwari, Dr Nimaben Acharya, Shri Dhanjibhai Sanghani, Chairman Sardar Sahbhagi Jal Sanchay Yojana Shri Anantbhai Dave, President Gujarat Tourism Corporation Shri Kamaleshbhai Dave were among the others who attended the ceremony.
Minister Shri Vasanbhai Ahir, President Municipality Shri Devrajbhai Gadhvi and President Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Shri Kamlesh Patel felicitated the Chief Minister. President Kutchcha Chamber Of Commerce Shri Rajeshbhai Bhatt, President Kutchcha Industry Federation Shri Rasikbhai Mamtora, BJP District President Shri Tarachandabhai Chheda also felicitated the Chief Minister. M.D.Tourism Corporation Shri P.D.Vaghela, Collector Shri R.R.Varsani, DDO Shri Rajkumar Bannival were also present on the occasion.
