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    2021 will be the year of Dekho Apna Desh, says Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel

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    The Union Minister speaks to ET about the losses incurred due to the pandemic and now instilling confidence among travelers is the priority as of now.

    Taking the present crisis as an opportunity, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism & Culture Prahlad Singh Patel feels 2021 will be a turnaround year to promote its “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative. In an interview with ET, the MP from Damoh constituency in Madhya Pradesh feels the ministry’s aim right now is to instil confidence among travellers rather than increasing footfall. Excerpts:Tourism industry has been one of the worst
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