2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism begins in Madhya Pradesh

The 2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism has begun at UNESCO World heritage site Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh to promote intra-regional tourism. The two day convention was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism and Culture. The convention has been organised as a precursor to the BRICS Summit to be held in Goa in October 2016. Key Facts In this two day

convention, delegates from the BRICS countries viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are participating. It will consists of inter- Governmental exchange of views and ideas, panel discussions on technology, innovation in Tourism. Besides, it will primarily focus on cooperation between the BRICS countries for promoting intra-regional tourism. Besides, Business to Business (B2B) meetings between the India Travel Trade and their counterparts from the BRICS countries will also be organised. During the convention, elements of culture, handicrafts and cuisine from different regions of India will be showcased.

Khajuraho Temple:

 It is a group of Hindu and Jain Temples in Madhya Pradesh build by Chandela Dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD. It is an UNESCO World heritage Site.