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<keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword> and Maldives have signed an agreement to introduce the <keyword id="19998949" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Unified-Payments-Interface" source="keywords">Unified Payments Interface</keyword> in the archipelago nation, which will have a "very positive" impact on its <keyword id="20260982" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tourism-sector" source="keywords">tourism sector</keyword>, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Friday during Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the Maldives. "Witnessed signing of MoU between (the) National Payments Corporation of India and (the) Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Maldives on (the) introduction of (a) digital payment system in the Maldives," he said in a post on X. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (<keyword id="19998946" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NPCI" source="keywords">NPCI</keyword>), Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is an instant real-time payment system to facilitate inter-bank transactions through mobile phones. Addressing a press conference with his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer after their "productive discussions", Jaishankar said that India, through its UPI, has "revolutionised digital transactions". Stressing that it has taken financial inclusion in India to new levels, he said "Today 40 per cent of the world's real-time digital payments take place in our country." "We see this revolution, every day in our lives. I am pleased to note that with the signing of the MoU today, we have taken the first step towards bringing this digital innovation to Maldives," he said. "I wish the very best to stakeholders on both sides and hope that we will soon see the first UPI transaction here. I should mention that it will have a very positive impact on tourism," he added. Tourism is the main source of economic activity for the Maldives, contributing nearly 30 per cent of the GDP and generating more than 60 per cent of foreign exchange. Jaishankar's visit aims to reset the bilateral relationship with the Maldives and is the first high-level trip from India after the archipelago nation's pro-China president, Mohamed Muizzu, assumed office last year. "India's partnership with the Maldives is based on our deep desire to work together for each other's welfare and interests. It is a partnership that has enabled us to always swiftly and effectively respond to challenges, as witnessed in the past," Jaishankar said. "It is a partnership that has enabled us to deliver results and bring tangible benefits to our people in accordance with their wishes, aspirations and priorities," he said. In a post on X, Jaishankar also said, "Jointly inaugurated six High Impact Projects in areas of street lighting, mental health, children speech therapy and special education." "Welcome renewal of MoU between National Centre for Good Governance and Civil Services Commission on (the) training of additional 1,000 civil services officers," he added. Addressing the joint press conference, Maldivian Foreign Minister Zameer said, "India has always been one of our closest friends and a vital development partner." He said the "enduring friendship" was built on a foundation of mutual trust and respect and has continued to flourish over the years. "High-level exchanges between our countries have deepened our dialogue and cooperation in areas of shared interest. We remain dedicated to strengthening and advancing this mutually beneficial partnership," he said. "Minister Dr Jaishankar and I agreed that much more needs to be done to promote trade and investment between the Maldives and India," he said, adding that both sides are committed to establishing "effective mechanisms to enhance economic cooperation, fostering a vibrant and prosperous partnership that will benefit both the nations." Zameer said he conveyed President Muizzu's proposal to begin negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between the Maldives and India. "This agreement alongside other economic and trade-related agreements will facilitate trade liberalisation and ease the risks of doing business in both our countries," he said. Zameer said that India and Maldives have also mutually agreed to further strengthen their partnership by continuing joint exercises and expanding training opportunities for officers from both countries, asserting that this reflects "our commitment to working together to ensure the security of our nations as well as ensuring the safety and stability of the Indian Ocean region." India's relations with the Maldives suffered a major setback last year when President Muizzu demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel manning three aviation platforms in the Maldives. Subsequently, the Indian military personnel were replaced by civilians by May 10, the mutually agreed date. "On regional and multilateral issues of importance, our countries have a common understanding and are united in our efforts to resolve them. We agreed to continue our cooperation on issues ranging from combating terrorism, violent extremism, drugs, human trafficking and to the promotion and protection of human rights," Zameer said. In his press statement, Jaishankar said that India and the Maldives "are not just close neighbours, we are also natural partners." "Today, we are mutually invested in each other's development and progress. In a globalised and interconnected world, we see a lot of volatility and global tensions. Even as the world is recovering from the impact of the COVID pandemic, we have been confronted with new challenges arising from international conflicts," he said. In this tumultuous environment, India has been and will be, an anchor of stability for its friends, partners and neighbours. To the Maldives specifically, India has provided support to deal with economic challenges through financial assistance and budgetary support, and by ensuring an uninterrupted supply of critical items, he noted. India's actions have been and will continue to be guided by its firm commitment to the philosophy of 'Sabka Saath, Sabke Vikas - which is- Together, we prosper', Jaishankar said. 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India to introduce UPI payment service in Maldives

<ul><li>Today, the Park covers an area of 1334 square kilometres after the adjacent Keladevi Sanctuary, Sawai Mansingh sanctuary and a few other forests were added to the Park's territory.</li><li>If you really want to see a <keyword id="9403" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tiger">tiger</keyword>, be sure to book at least three safaris.</li><li>Built by the Chauhan Rajputs, the Ranthambore Fort is believed to be the first Jauhar site in Rajput history.</li></ul>Among the leading tiger sanctuaries in India, <keyword id="6368667" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ranthambore-National-Park">Ranthambore National Park</keyword> in Rajasthan is an old favourite amongst <keyword id="6360144" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="wildlife">wildlife</keyword> lovers despite the promise of sighting the elusive big cat remaining slim. Open from October to June, Ranthambore is perhaps one of the best places to see wild tigers in Rajasthan. Of course, multiple attempts may be required. That said, tigers are not the only creatures inhabiting the dry scrublands. The Park is also home to a host of other wild animals, including leopards, striped hyenas, crocodiles, langurs, rhesus macaques, jackals, jungle cats, caracals, blackbuck, black-naped hare, chinkara and hundreds of species of birds. <div type="image" title="Ranthamore National Park" msid="82015236" hostid="261"></div>Ranthambore was declared a tiger reserve in 1973, and seven years later, a 274.5 square kilometre area of the forest was declared as Ranthambore National Park. Today, the Park covers an area of 1334 square kilometres after the adjacent Keladevi Sanctuary, Sawai Mansingh sanctuary and a few other forests were added to the Park's <a href="https://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/critical_regions/national_parks_tiger_reserves/ranthambore_tiger_reserve/">territory</a>. The topography consists primarily of grasslands and forest cover featuring primarily hardy 'dhak' (Butea monosperma) trees that can withstand long dry spells. Also called 'Flame of forest', these dhak trees flower even during the dry season. Safaris<div type="image" title="Ranthambore National Park" msid="82015215" hostid="261"></div>If you really want to see a tiger, be sure to book at least three safaris. Ten kilometres from Sawai Madhopur is the first gate of the Park, and an additional 3 kilometres will take you to the main gate. The safaris take place twice daily -- morning and evening. You have the option to book a Gypsy vehicle that will ensure a more private experience. Else, you can book a seat in a canter which is basically a large open van. Booking can be made in advance from the <a href="http://www.rajasthanwildlife.in/">website</a>, or you can try your luck directly at the Forest Office who keep a few canters and a Gypsy on hold for impromptu reservations.Ranthambore Fort Smack in the middle of the Park is the fascinating 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, strewn around which are ancient temples and mosques, hunting pavilions, lakes and vine-covered chhatris. Built by the Chauhan Rajputs, the Fort is believed to be the first Jauhar site (mass suicide by immolation) in Rajput history. The rather grim story is that the ruler Hammir Deva was embroiled in a long battle with Muslim forces. Although Hammir fought off the invaders, the women who were seeking refuge in the Fort learned that he had succumbed on the battlefield and preferring death to dishonour, they committed mass suicide. Covering an area of 4.5 square kilometres, the ruins of the Fort provide a great vantage point to view the surrounding areas. The Fort also has a few temples dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva and Ramlalaji. DastkarThis not-for-profit NGO was established in 1981 to empower village women to earn regular income by selling their textile and embroidery work. Situated a little beyond the park entrance, the Dastkar Ranthambore Project was started in 1991. At the time, there were only 100 <keyword id="940905" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="bandhani">Bandhani</keyword> workers in Sawai Madhopur. Today, more than 2000 craftspeople work here. The workshop and outlet is definitely worth a visit. <div type="image" title="Ranthambore National Park" msid="82015255" hostid="261"></div> Getting thereAround 463 kilometres from Delhi, Ranthambore can be reached by car, or you can take a train to the town of Sawai Madhopur. There are a bunch of trains that ply this route, including the Nizamuddin–Kota Jan Shatabdi (12060) that leaves Delhi at 1.15 pm and arrives at Sawai Madhopur at around 6 pm. Or you can opt for the Golden Temple Mail (12904) that departs from the Nizammudin station in Delhi at 7.05 am and arrives at Sawai Madhopur at 1 pm. Places to stay There are dozens of places to stay to suit every budget near the Park. <a href="https://www.khemvillas.com/">Khem Villas</a>, a rather swanky property, is run by the late Fateh Singh Rathore's son who was an instrumental force behind the tiger conservation movement here. This impressive eco-lodge set in 22 acres of organic farmland and reafforested land has various accommodation options on offer -- from rooms in the colonial-style bungalow to luxury tents and stone cottages. Run by the <keyword id="167201" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajasthan-Tourism-Development-Corporation">Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation</keyword>, <a href="http://rtdc.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/Client/HotelDetails.aspx?HotelID=SawaiMadhopurJhoomarBaori">RTDC Castle Jhoomar Baori</a> is around 7 kilometres from the station. The property was a former royal hunting lodge set on a hilltop and features basic borderline shabby rooms, but the location and price make up for these shortcomings. Located at a distance from the main city, Clarks Resort Abhyaran Ranthambore is another reasonably-priced hotel with 30 rooms, a spa and a pool, among other facilities. Customers have shared rave reviews about the staff and the food. 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Ranthambore National Park features an excellent variety of wildlife amidst dry scrublands and fortress ruins

To promote tourism in <keyword id="73024" type="General" weightage="90" keywordseo="andaman" source="Orion">Andaman</keyword> and Nicobar Islands the union territory administration has decided to open uninhabited <keyword id="7353441" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Aves-Island" source="Orion">Aves Island</keyword> in North and Middle Andaman district for travellers, officials said. The Aves is a small and beautiful island, also known as Coconut Island for its lush green coconut plantation. Presently, Aves is not open to tourists. It is an uninhabited Island with no accommodation facilities. The administration has proposed a five-star eco-tourism resort in Aves Island on public-private partnership mode. Aves Island is very close to Mayabunder town. The presence of various natural features (live and dead coral flat beds, coconut plantation, forest) and the pristine beach at Aves Island with a coastline of 2 km, makes it an ideal destination for campers, they said. Trekking within the island through the coconut plantations and small jungle trail takes the tourists to the lighthouse on the southern point. A land parcel of 2.75 hectares is owned by the local administration, which will be handover to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) on a lease basis for the development of the project under Public-Private Partnership mode and on a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) basis, they said. With an investment of nearly Rs 36 core, the five-star eco-tourism resort at Aves Island will have 50 rooms where the concessionaire can undertake various activities like a shopping area for local souvenirs, scuba diving, game fishing, forest trekking, nature camping, wellness centre, etc. ANIIDCO Managing Director Nandini Paliwal told PTI that, "The Investor Conference organised by ANIIDCO in Delhi, on December 4 for tourism and hospitality projects in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has received a very encouraging response from leading hospitality players. "We are confident that with the active collaboration of the private sector, the projects proposed to be implemented in PPP mode will succeed in bringing world-class sustainable tourism infrastructure and put Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the global tourism circuit. It will contribute to the socio-economic development of the islands and its people." To bring the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the global tourist map, the administration has also prepared a Project Information Memorandum (PIM), under the banner of "Development of Eco Tourism Projects in Andaman Islands - 2023 for the holistic development of 14 more tourist places, which includes Lalaji Bay beach at Long Island, Ross-Smith Island, Shaheed Dweep spread across North Andaman, Middle Andaman and South Andaman. To lure investors, ANIIDCO organised an event in Delhi on December 4 to obtain feedback and suggestions from potential investors for making the initiative for the "Development of Eco-Tourism Projects in the Andaman Islands". Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Admiral D K Joshi (Retd), and Chief Secretary Keshav Chandra were present at the event. The chief secretary highlighted various initiatives taken by the administration for strengthening the infrastructure related to connectivity, power, water supply, etc. which will provide impetus to the development of tourism in the Islands. The main objective of the projects is to provide world-class and sustainable tourism infrastructure with low environmental impact and provision for the socio-economic involvement of the local population. "We are optimistic that such an investor's meet will surely make this beautiful Island the most sought-after destination for travellers and business leaders," Surendra Prahladka, President of Andaman Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (ACCI), who was also present at the event, told PTI.

Andaman to open uninhabited Aves Island for travellers in bid to attract tourism

The <keyword id="50190" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="asian-development-bank" source="Orion">Asian Development Bank</keyword> on Tuesday said <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>'s economic growth is expected to moderate to 6.4 per cent in the current financial year due to tight monetary conditions and elevated oil prices as compared to a 6.8 per cent expansion for the financial year ended March 2023. However, <keyword id="6355976" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="adb" source="Orion">ADB</keyword> expects the country's economic growth to accelerate to 6.7 per cent in FY25 driven by private consumption and private investment on the back of government policies to improve transport infrastructure, logistics, and the business ecosystem. The projections are part of the latest edition of ADB's flagship economic publication, <keyword id="1006845" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="asian-development-outlook" source="Orion">Asian Development Outlook</keyword> (<keyword id="199985" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ado" source="Orion">ADO</keyword>) April 2023. The growth moderation for India in FY24 is premised on an ongoing global economic slowdown, tight monetary conditions, and elevated oil prices, the report said. However, FY25 is expected to see faster growth in investment, thanks to supportive government policies and sound macroeconomic fundamentals, lower non-performing loans in banks, and significant corporate deleveraging that will enhance bank lending, it said. ADB Country Director for <keyword id="17036939" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india-takeo-konishi" source="Orion">India Takeo Konishi</keyword> said that despite the global slowdown, India's economic growth rate is stronger than many peer economies and reflects relatively robust domestic consumption and lesser dependence on global demand. "The Government of India's strong infrastructure push under Prime Minister's Gati Shakti (National Master Plan for Multimodal Connectivity) initiative, logistics development, and industrial corridor development will contribute significantly to raising industrial competitiveness and boosting future growth," he said. Improving labour market conditions and consumer confidence will drive growth in private consumption, ADB said, adding that the central government's commitment to significantly increase capital expenditure in FY24 despite targeting a lower fiscal deficit of 5.9 per cent of GDP will also spur demand. Helped by a recovery in tourism and other contact services, the services sector will grow strongly in FY24 and FY25 as the impact of COVID-19 wanes, it said. However, ADB noted that manufacturing growth in FY24 is expected to be tamped down by a weak global demand but it will likely improve in FY25. Recent announcements to boost agricultural productivity such as setting up digital services for crop planning and support for agriculture startups will be important in sustaining agriculture growth in the medium term. "Inflation will likely moderate to 5 per cent in 2023-24, assuming moderation in oil and food prices, and slow further to 4.5 per cent in 2024-25 as inflationary pressures subside," it said. In tandem, ADB said that monetary policy in FY24 is expected to be tighter as core inflation persists while becoming more accommodative in FY25. The current account deficit is projected to decline to 2.2 per cent of GDP in FY24 and 1.9 per cent in FY25. Growth in goods exports is forecast to moderate in FY24 before improving in 2024 as production-linked incentive schemes and efforts to improve the business environment such as streamlined labour regulations, improved performance in electronics and other areas of manufacturing growth. Services export growth has been robust and is expected to continue to strengthen India's overall balance of payments position. However, geopolitical tensions and weather-related shocks are key risks to India's economic outlook, it said. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/two-tax-regimes-rise-of-freelancers-drive-people-to-tax-experts-chartered-accountants/articleshow/99243392.cms">Two tax regimes &amp; rise of freelancers drive people to tax experts, chartered accountants</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/ipl-2023-rajasthan-royals-and-royal-challengers-bangalore-emerge-as-experts-top-picks/articleshow/99243483.cms">IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore emerge as experts' top picks</a>

India's growth to moderate to 6.4% in FY24: Asian Development Bank

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Two weeks ago, deadly fires ravaged Maui, leaving behind physical and economic devastation.</li><li>Now, businesses say they need tourism to stay afloat and keep their workers employed.</li></ul>While the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/maui-hawaii-land-aid-lahaina-wildfire-donations-developers-2023-8">fires in Maui</a> were still burning, Garrett Marrero flew into action.He delivered prescriptions and supplies to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lahaina-maui-wildfire-what-went-wrong-climate-colonialism-2023-8">Lahaina, the most affected community</a> in West Maui. He opened a community kitchen, raised funds for charity, and set up donation centers.But he wasn't serving tourists at the brick-and-mortar Lahaina locations of his establishment Maui Brewing Company, which Marrero says typically gets as much as 70% of its in-person sales from tourists. He told Insider if there wasn't a quick return of tourism to Maui, the company might be forced to do layoffs.<div type="image" title="Garrett Marrero, owner of Maui Brewing Company, on his plane delivering supplies" height="1198" width="1597" msid="103104903" hostid="261"></div>Kyle Kawakami, the chef and owner of Maui Fresh Streatery, said he lost weeks of catering business from weddings and corporate events. He said one client who canceled a golf tournament still paid the bill so Kawakami could feed 350 hot meals to locals in need. That's just one example of how well-meaning visitors can keep money flowing on the island without physically coming and help in Maui's recovery from fires that have killed at least 115 people with nearly 400 still unaccounted for as of Friday. Kawakami said in the short term, though, local businesses need visitors to come back.Hawaii's economy <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/maui-businesses-suffer-tourism-wildfires-hawaii-lahaina-2023-8">relies on tourism</a>. As opposed to the last time an unforeseen disaster — the pandemic — forced the planes to stop coming, Hawaiian businesses won't be receiving PPP-type loans from the federal government to get them through. Even with <a href="https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230817/biden-harris-administration-provides-38-million-assistance-hawaii-residents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">millions in federal money pouring in</a>, there probably won't be another pandemic-level government response — such as one that provides beefed-up unemployment benefits or forgivable business loans — again. "COVID has shown us that you can hit pause; the federal government can give forgivable loans to the small businesses, it can provide direct relief for workers so we're not forced to make this choice," Kaniela Ing, the national director of the Green New Deal Network and a seventh-generation Indigenous Hawaiian from Maui, said.But right now, local businesses need tourists in the short run to survive, and some told Insider that residents <a href="https://www.insider.com/hawaii-maui-wildfires-tourists-locals-response-2023-8?_gl=1*vo7slp*_ga*OTg1NjEwNDUyLjE2ODYwODM3NTY.*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTY5MjgwNjk0OC4yODEuMS4xNjkyODA3MjMxLjU0LjAuMA..">urging tourists to stay away</a> were misguided."I think there was a very irresponsible, very small minority, with very loud microphones popping off about Maui is closed," Marrero said. "Maui is not and has not ever been closed since the pandemic and at least through this crisis, so we encourage responsible tourism coming here to serve the community and to stay out of West Maui for the time being."<div type="image" title="Maui Fresh Streatery" height="2448" width="3264" msid="103104905" hostid="261"></div>It points to a key tension in the island's recovery: Too many tourists too soon could put a strain on local resources, but a lack of visitors could also cripple the local economy further."Short-term, we need visitors to come to help drive our economy right now, to keep people working, keep people employed, keep businesses like myself and other small businesses alive," Kawakami said. He added: "There's so much more than just economics and tourism. You have to really look at culture and what was before, and what did it turn into, and water rights, and community."<h2>What locals say relief should look like</h2>On Thursday, Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii <a href="https://twitter.com/brianschatz/status/1694781570425479223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1694781570425479223%7Ctwgr%5Edc6f22562c1ad0c3f82070cb55f29fc8f63c1558%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2023%2F08%2F25%2Fhawaii-calls-for-tourists-to-visit-maui-as-unemployment-claims-surge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said on Twitter</a> that South Maui resorts "NEED visitors," adding "now we have housed virtually everyone, temporarily." Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii on Tuesday said that visitors should continue to visit the island but avoid West Maui where search and rescue efforts were still underway."When you come, you will support our local economy and help speed the recovery of the people that are suffering right now," Green said.About 70% of every dollar for the County of Maui is <a href="https://www.medb.org/tourism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">generated by the tourism industry</a>, according to the Maui Economic Development Board. The industry also accounts for 75% of Maui's private-sector jobs, particularly in accommodation and food services. The visitor industry "is irrefutably the 'economic engine' for the County of Maui," the Board says.Still, <a href="https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/11352/handout-15-dbedt-resident-sentiment-survey-spring-2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a government poll</a> from May and June of this year found around two-thirds of Hawaii's residents thought their island was "being run for tourists at the expense of local people."<div type="image" title="Kaniela Ing, national director of the Green New Deal Network and a seventh-generation Indigenous Hawaiian from Maui." height="1009" width="1345" msid="103104908" hostid="261"></div>"On one hand," Ing said, businesses across Maui "have historically been dependent on revenue from tourists and will struggle to stay afloat without planes landing here. On the other hand, there are still thousands of survivors sleeping on cots, in tents, on gym floors, in homes of families who could barely afford to even take care of their own children, and we need the hotel rooms to house them immediately."Julia Tallman, a Maui-based restaurateur in the process of opening a new restaurant, said that the floodgates on tourism shouldn't open, but it should be a more measured return. "It's such a fine line between making sure all the local residents' needs are met first, and then when we can truly address that — okay, everyone's taken care of, they have a bed, they have a car — now, how much tourists can the island handle?"Leonard Junya Nakoa, a Lahaina activist, told Insider Lahaina was not ready for tourism. But he also didn't want another situation like the outbreak of COVID-19 in which the island shuts down completely. He would say right now Maui is "partly closed."When the fire started, his daughter was briefly unreachable, and her house burned down. Once he knew his daughter was safe and sound, he started putting together distribution hubs to help support families opening up their homes to displaced residents, providing everything from camping gear to medicine."It was through the efforts of local community, not the government," Nakoa said. And that's what rebuilding and recovery should look like, he added: "Community-driven, funded by the government." Tallman helped with a nonprofit that started sending out thousands of meals a day after grocery stores became inaccessible and food was hard to find. She's now working with <a href="https://hiagtourism.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">another nonprofit</a> focused on preparing meal kits so residents can start cooking at home.Tallman says as the weeks have gone on, she's realized her restaurant needs to open so it can provide jobs. She's worried about an economic collapse, with people losing their homes and jobs across the island. Ideally, a short-term solution toward recovery would be financial assistance, she said. She pointed to the pandemic-era <a href="https://www.cochawaii.org/hawaii-restaurant-card-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hawaii Restaurant Card Program</a> as one potential model; under that initiative, Hawaiians who received unemployment benefits got $500-preloaded debit cards that could be used at local restaurants and businesses. Kawakami said the rebuilding process should start with those who trace their roots back hundreds of years. With limited freshwater, for example, Indigenous Hawaiians should be at the center of discussions of whether that water should go toward agriculture or new developments, he said."I do believe personally, we will still need to look at tourism, but we like to use the term responsible tourism now in how we market our resources and our community," Kawakami said. "I think what we're looking for is a visitor that is more socially aware and actively aware of the community culture so that when people come out here, it's not Disneyland."

Maui business owners need tourism to survive, but say visitors should rethink how they use resources: 'It's not Disneyland'

AdGreen Energy (<keyword id="4621631" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="agel" source="Orion">AGEL</keyword>), the renewables arm of the Adani Group, on Friday announced that its fourth wind-solar hybrid power plant at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan is fully operational and the asset has been capitalised. The combined operational generation capacity of this newly added hybrid power plant is 700 MW and has a power purchase agreement (PPA) at Rs 3.24/kwh for 25 years, according to a statement from the firm released on Friday. This new hybrid power plant consists of a combination of 600 MW solar and 510 MW wind plants. The company said its latest hybrid plant deploys advanced renewable technologies like bifacial solar PV modules and horizontal single-axis trackers (HSAT) systems to enable maximum electricity generation from solar energy. A bifacial panel can generate power from both sides, boosting overall electricity production. The plant is co-located and is designed to deliver capacity utilisation factor (CUF) of minimum 50 per cent, the highest CUF of any renewable project in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>. The firm said the plant harnesses the potential of renewable energy by resolving intermittency of the generation and provides a more reliable solution to meet the rising power demand. With this, AGEL's operating wind-solar hybrid portfolio has now reached 2,140 MW, continuing to be the largest in the world, according to the company statement. With the successful operationalisation of the 700 MW plant, the world's largest wind-solar hybrid power plant, AGEL now has the largest operating renewable portfolio in India with 8,024 MW, <keyword id="4343578" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="adani-green" source="Orion">Adani Green</keyword> said on Friday. The plant is housed under AGEL's 100 per cent subsidiary -- Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Four Limited. "Earlier in May 2022, AGEL had operationalised India's first hybrid power plant of 390 MW," Adani Green said in the statement, adding that this was followed by the commissioning of the world's largest co-located hybrid power plant of 600 MW in September 2022 and the third hybrid power plant of 450 MW in December 2022. "All three of these hybrid energy generation assets are located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan." Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has one of the largest global renewable portfolios with the overall portfolio of 20.4 GW including operating, under-construction and awarded projects catering to investment-grade counterparties. The company develops, builds, owns, operates and maintains utility-scale grid-connected solar and wind farm projects. Key customers of AGEL include <keyword id="1937268" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="solar-energy-corporation-of-india" source="Orion">Solar Energy Corporation of India</keyword> (SECI), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and various State Discoms. AGEL, a renewable energy generation company, which was listed in 2018, is helping India meet its COP26 goals. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/revealed-first-glimpse-of-indias-c-295-aircraft-that-airbus-and-tatas-will-co-produce/articleshow/98384456.cms">Revealed: First glimpse of India's C-295 aircraft that Airbus and Tatas will co-produce</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/adani-group-stocks-rally-after-it-sells-stake-to-gqg-partners/articleshow/98384846.cms">Adani group stocks rally post GQG deal: group marketcap surges by ₹73,000 crore</a>

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With an aim to connect hotel and tourism industry, training partners and trained manpower, <keyword id="4116170" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="tourism-hospitality-skill-council">Tourism &amp; Hospitality Skill Council</keyword> (<keyword id="592380" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="THSC">THSC</keyword>) has launched a digital skill grid. The digital platform - thsc.skillgrid.in - was unveiled by <keyword id="257024" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arun-Nanda">Arun Nanda</keyword>, Chairman of THSC in the presence of industry and training partners. Tourism &amp; <keyword id="3466864" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="hospitality-skill-council">Hospitality Skill Council</keyword> (THSC) is a sector skill council for Tourism and <keyword id="68179" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hospitality-industry">Hospitality industry</keyword> under the <keyword id="161653" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Skill-Development-Corporation">National Skill Development Corporation</keyword> (<keyword id="6380206" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="NSDC">NSDC</keyword>). 
 
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This pioneering initiative is a strong step towards achieving the objectives of ensuring job opportunities to skilled candidates.Thsc.skillgrid.in currently has over 5000 candidates who have completed or currently undergoing training across Job-roles and states, available for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry to Engage. 
 During the launch, an Industry Meet was organized to connect all stake holders, industry leaders, HR Heads and vocational training partners in the skilling ecosystem. The event was attended by dignitary and officials from <keyword id="6358345" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="CII">CII</keyword>, MSDE, other Sector Skill Councils and NSDC. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, <keyword id="6366667" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Subway">Subway</keyword>, Lemon Tree Hotel Group, Hyatt Hotel, <keyword id="6409110" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sodexo">Sodexo</keyword>, Leela Hotel, Chai Point, Balmer and Lawrie, InnerChef, JLL, Fortune Group, Omaxe, Taj Group.

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In a move to sell unsold rooms in its resorts, the <keyword id="190329" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maharashtra-Tourism-Development-Corporation">Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation</keyword> (MTDC) is now planning to enter into a partnership with Mahindra Group-owned <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Mahindra+Holidays">Mahindra Holidays &amp; Resorts</a> and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=OYO+Rooms">OYO Rooms</a>. 
 
The state tourism agency is in advanced talks with the travel and accommodation companies. "We already have had two rounds of discussions with them. This strategy would help us in increasing our revenue and boosting occupancy,” Paraag Jaiin Nainuttia, MTDC managing director, told The Economic Times. 
 
MTDC is planning to offer 20% of its unsold rooms to these firms under a revenue-sharing agreement. The MTDC is working on a strategy which is being adopted by hotels in India and abroad to boost occupancy. 
 
Explaining the deal further, Nainuttia said, "They have strong technology platforms and larger reach which would help us getting more bookings." The deal is expected to be finalised in the coming months and the customers will be able to avail the facilities by next year. 
 
The corporation had invested an amount of Rs 45 crore for the renovation of its resorts and for the expansion of its properties in Kunkeshwar, Nashik and Mitbhav. 
 Kavikrut, chief growth officer at <keyword id="2550719" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="OYO-Rooms">OYO Rooms</keyword>, says, "It's like tying up with any other hotel brand for us, but the difference being that government tourism corporations have really good properties in great locations and we would like to bring our expertise to sell them." 
 
When asked about the pricing that they are working out for the inventory to be sold on third-party platforms, Nainuttia said, "We don't mind differential pricing of product, provided the partners invest in it." 
 
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<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/partners-for-a-sustainable-future"></a><div type="image" title="a group of people around a campfire in the desert" height="2050" width="2734" msid="87319370" hostid="261"></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>The not-for-profit The Sigmund Project connects sustainability-focused innovators in <keyword id="11894427" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tourism" source="Orion">tourism</keyword>.</li><li>Entrepreneurs and leaders can submit ideas or peruse projects to find an apt partnership.</li><li>The site is already facilitating successful collaborations and aims to issue grants by mid-2022.</li></ul>The ethos behind "open source" is that the more brainpower involved in a product's evolution, the better. Things like peer production, review, critique, and collaboration are all encouraged.Recently, not-for-profit startup <a href="https://thesigmundproject.org/">The Sigmund Project</a> decided to apply this concept to tourism innovation. "The moniker we have regarding [open source] is 'nothing mentioned, nothing gained,'" founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-elliott-merschen-5577605/">Alan Elliott Merschen</a> told Insider. "If you don't share the idea, it's never going to take root."Though it just launched in June 2021, The Sigmund Project has attracted thousands of unique visitors from more than 108 countries and facilitated about a dozen collaborations. For example, one Switzerland-based NGO recently connected with an ecoresort in the Solomon Islands via the platform, and the two companies are now in talks to become <keyword id="11896309" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="sustainability" source="Orion">sustainability</keyword> partners.Here's how Mershcen got The Sigmund Project off the ground, what some of the partnerships look like, and what he has planned for the future.<h2>An industry inflection point</h2><div type="image" title="a screenshot of The Sigmund Project's website" height="675" width="900" msid="87319373" hostid="261"></div>Merschen has worked in the travel and tourism field for more than 30 years. He founded the travel marketing company <a href="https://www.myriadmarketing.com/">Myriad</a>, which specializes in international destination marketing for private and government clients across five continents. "My interest has always been the impact that tourism can have on a global economy as well as a local environment," Merschen said.When the COVID-19 crisis hit, it <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-countries-that-rely-most-on-tourism-travel-2020-6">decimated the industry</a>. Before the pandemic, the sector <a href="https://wttc.org/Research/Economic-Impact">accounted for as much as 25%</a> of all new job creation worldwide, according to the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council. But in 2020, more than 62 million tourism-related jobs vanished virtually overnight.Merschen wanted to find a way to revitalize the industry while simultaneously addressing its sustainability problem - in 2016, the sector <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1222827/global-carbon-emission-share-of-tourism-related-transport/">was responsible</a> for about 5% of manmade carbon emissions worldwide, a number <a href="https://www.unwto.org/news/tourisms-carbon-emissions-measured-in-landmark-report-launched-at-cop25">forecast to increase</a> to 5.3% by 2030. So he began brainstorming and taking the pulse of his professional network.He found that COVID-19 was paving the way for previously unthinkable partnerships. "I saw an openness and willingness to collaborate that I had never seen before, not only among complementary products but also among competitors," Merschen said.Leaning into this observation, Merchen launched a digital platform to connect tourism industry innovators with one another. He envisioned an open-source ecosystem in which entrepreneurs with an app idea could connect with the perfect coder, for instance, or where a huge tourism company with a new product could identify niche distribution channels.Merchen saw this vision come to life recently when a multinational travel corporation found synergy with a startup called <a href="https://gozeetheworld.com/">Gozee</a> after posting about their needs on The Sigmund Project. The two organizations ended up sharing an Application Programming Interface (API) to help customers filter for sustainable travel experiences.<h2>How it works</h2>Named in honor of Merschen's father, The Sigmund Project went live on Father's Day 2021 and exclusively highlights businesses with a "triple bottom line": an emphasis not just on profit but also on benefitting people and the planet. Before submitting an idea, users watch a short <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QvpjRLXZu8">video</a> and take a quick quiz, which gauges if their proposed project fits into the platform's parameters. Aligning with one or more of the <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals">United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals</a> is mandatory.Next, innovators can officially submit their idea to be vetted by a Sigmund Project staff member. If the proposal passes muster, the innovator is invited to a call with someone on the Sigmund team, where they talk through the idea, fine-tune its messaging, and suggest potential partners.The organization describes itself as both "high-tech and high-touch." Though the vetting process is largely manual and will remain so for the foreseeable future, the platform also has built-in automation features that will help it scale as traffic and submissions continue to increase.<h2>Travel with a side of social good</h2><div type="image" title="group of women in black and white" height="960" width="1279" msid="87319378" hostid="261"></div>Projects on the platform run the gamut when it comes to the UN's SDGs. One of the collaborators currently featured on The Sigmund Project is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminamohamedphotography/?originalSubdomain=ca">Amina Mohamed</a>, an Ontario-based entrepreneur and founder of both <a href="https://www.triplefphototours.ca/">Triple F Photo Tours</a> and the nonprofit <a href="https://www.camerasforgirls.org/">Cameras for Girls</a>. Her companies align with the <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/">UN's fifth SDG</a> around gender equality and empowering women."I designed my nonprofit to give back to my home country of Uganda and support marginalized females endeavoring to become journalists," she told Insider. To support the nonprofit work, Mohamed developed a separate for-profit company, Triple F, to lead "anti-tourist" photo tours that support local culture. About 10% of its revenue flows to Cameras for Girls, which is a registered charity in Canada as of fall 2021.<div type="image" title="women on a motorcycle with a man on the back" height="960" width="1279" msid="87319381" hostid="261"></div>When COVID-19 hit, it nearly tanked her tour operation. "I had a choice to make - to let this business die, or go all in and make it work" she said. She ultimately went for option B, venturing down multiple avenues to stay afloat, including posting about Triple F and Cameras for Girls on The Sigmund Project. In <a href="https://thesigmundproject.org/open-source-posts/cameras-for-girls-triple-f-photography">Mohamed's post</a>, she writes about looking for resources to expand her women-focused photography tours to Costa Rica.The Sigmund team connected Mohamed with a reputable, Toronto-based travel agency in the company's network. In turn, the agency connected Mohamed with resources in Costa Rica. Thanks to the introduction, Mohamed now has plans to expand Triple F's tours to the country starting in February 2022, with future trips to follow.<h2>Looking to the future</h2>Thanks to contributions from an anonymous donor, The Sigmund Project is fully funded for the next five years. "Everything that people are doing is completely free, and it will continue to be like that," Merschen said. "We like to say our only currency is collaboration."In that vein, The Sigmund Project is on the prowl for its own partnerships. The organization has forged an agreement with NYU's Tisch Center of Hospitality. Other notable institutions from Canada to Germany have expressed interest in becoming involved. One professor has already included the site in a class assignment, requiring students to collaborate on the platform with entrepreneurs from around the world.Another upcoming goal for The Sigmund Project is to provide financial support to innovators. In 2022, Merschen plans to roll out an <a href="https://thesigmundproject.org/investment-grants">investment grant feature</a> to establish a healthy middle ground between micro-financing and the big-bucks world of venture capitalism."There's nobody in the middle," he said. "That's where we want to be."Another differentiating factor for the grants, Merschen explained, is that no company will be able to secure one single-handedly - innovators will need to submit proposals with at least one other entity, in line with the platform's ethos of collaboration.The Sigmund Project plans to take a small interest in companies that receive grants. "The idea is that that company will be successful/profitable, and it will share some of that back with The Sigmund Foundation," Merschen said. He clarified that all returns are immediately reinvested in Sigmund's operating expenses and future grant recipients.Merchen hopes that this tactic will enable The Sigmund Project to develop its own circular operating model. "That's how we become sustainable," he said.

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Madhya Pradesh is the only state in India which provides subsidy to an airline operating regional flights, and now other states may follow suit soon. 
 The <keyword id="58151" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="civil-aviation-ministry">Civil Aviation Ministry</keyword> wants states to underwrite a fixed number of seats per flight operated by local airlines to boost intra-state connectivity. 
 
"We have told states that regional connectivity cannot be achieved without states pushing for it. They have been asked to study the MP model to ensure smaller cities in their respective states get air connectivity," a ministry official told Economic Times on the condition of anonymity. 
 
Last month, the ministry held a meeting that was attended by representatives of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan on the matter. 
 The Government of central Indian state provides financial backing to airline company <keyword id="880675" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Ventura-Airconnect">Ventura Airconnect</keyword>, which connects cities including Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Khajuraho and Rewa. 
 
However, industry executives and experts stressed on other initiatives also, in a bid to ensure profitability on regional routes. 
 
"Apart from underwriting seats and infrastructural support, state governments should provide capital side subsidies in the form of access to cheaper capital or lower interest rates, which will help operators add more aircraft to the fleet and expand route deployments," Jayant Nadkarni, president of Business Aircraft Operators' Association, told ET. 
 
Nadkarni said states should share an updated list of all operational and uncontrolled airports and appoint a single point of contact in each state aviation department. 
 
He also suggested states should tighten the evaluation process and focus on core operations and financial strengths apart from the lowest commercial bidder for subsidies and underwriting seats. 
 The financial daily reported <keyword id="95016" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Madhya-Pradesh-government">Madhya Pradesh Government</keyword> underwrites three seats on each sector, reimburses VAT on the fuel uplifted from any city within the state, provides free security for operations to airstrips owned and operated by the state government, and offers marketing support by <keyword id="849128" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="MP-State-Tourism-Development-Corporation">MP State Tourism Development Corporation</keyword>. 
 
The ministry official informed that the state government paid an average Rs 4,402 per seat subsidy towards underwritten seats and Rs 1.49 crore towards VAT reimbursement to the private operator in the past three years that it has implemented the scheme. 
 
Madhya Pradesh Government has sought concession in landing, parking and air traffic control charges from the Airports Authority of India for the first five years of operations to make the assistance viable. 
 
The provincial government subsidises operations of Ventura Airconnect, which says on its website that it is the first intrastate airline in the country and operates in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. According to a message on the website by the airline's chairman Pradeep Agarwal, the carrier has operated 8,000 flights with 35,000 passengers since it commenced operations in Madhya Pradesh in 2011. 
 
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Last month, we brought you <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/8-Super-ExpresswaysIn-North-India-That-Fulfil-Your-Need-For-Speed/articleshow/29486214.cms">8 super expressways</a> in North India that fulfil your need for speed. And this time, we move to the West and the North-west of the country where some more picturesque drives await us. However, the <keyword id="52840" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="sea-links">sea links</keyword> and the <keyword id="2053055" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Coastal-expressways">coastal expressways</keyword> will come up in our next article. So grab a coffee, get a map and read on. By the time you are through, you could be checking the map and picking out the spots where you want to go first. As the Turkish playwright <keyword id="1981629" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mehmet-Murat">Mehmet Murat</keyword> ildan has said: Some roads are so beautiful that you know not whether you travel on the road or the road travels in you! 
 
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