Birgunj: As part of celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (India @ 75), the Consulate General of India in Birgunj organized a discussion on the topic “Promotion of Tourism between the Government of Bihar and Government of Madhesh Pradesh of Nepal” on March 22, 2022 at Htoel Vishuwa, Birgunj. The program was aimed at promoting bilateral tourism and overcoming difficulties faced by tourists from both sides and liaisoining between government and private agencies in this regard.
Shri Satrughan Mahato, Minister for Industries, Tourism and Forest of Madhesh Pradesh was the chief guest. Chief District Officer of Parsa, Superintendent of Police, Armed Police and NID-Parsa, District Magistrate of East Champaran, Additional District Magistrate of West Champaran, Chief Conservation Officer of Chitwan National Park, Representative of Parsa National Park, representatives of Hotels and Tour Operators from India and Nepal presented their views during the discussion. The Chief guest was accompanied by his Secretary.
The linkage of Chitwan National Park, Parsa National Park and Valmiki Tiger Reserve was highlighted by the speakers. It was noted that the tourist destinations in India and Nepal are linked by Ramayana, Buddha and Jain Circuits. The focus was on promoting tourism destination in Madhesh Pradesh and East and West Champaran districts of Bihar. Need for establishing a Help Desk at the border was also discussed. The Minister agreed to look into the matter of improving and streamlining collections of road taxes and other taxes from Indian vehicles in Nepal. He further assured the participants that the points raised were duly noted and appropriate actions will be taken to overcome the issues.