Home » HOTEL NEWS » Strengthening Community-Based Tourism Through ITDC and Ministry of Tribal Affairs Partnership in India Published on
March 16, 2026Image generated with AiA significant milestone in the journey toward inclusive national growth was marked by the recent collaboration between the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This strategic partnership was solidified through the inauguration of a specialized Capacity Building Workshop for Tribal Homestay Owners at Hotel Samrat, New Delhi. The event was conceptualized as a primary vehicle for strengthening community-based tourism, ensuring that the cultural richness of India is shared with the world while simultaneously providing economic benefits to the indigenous populations. It is widely recognized that the hospitality sector serves as a vital bridge between heritage and modern commerce, and this initiative seeks to facilitate that connection through formal training and institutional support.Distinguished Leadership and Visionary GoalsThe inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of several high-ranking officials whose participation emphasized the weight of the initiative. Ranjana Chopra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs; Manish Thakur, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs; and Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Managing Director, ITDC, were in attendance. The collective presence of these leaders, alongside other senior officials from both the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ITDC, underscored the importance of inter-departmental synergy. Through such high-level cooperation, the objective of creating robust livelihood opportunities for tribal communities was placed at the forefront of the national tourism agenda. It is believed that by aligning the administrative power of the Ministry with the operational expertise of ITDC, a more resilient framework for rural entrepreneurship can be established.The Role of IHM Ashok in Skill DevelopmentThe technical execution of this vision was entrusted to IHM Ashok, which functions as the hospitality training arm of ITDC. As the implementing body for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, IHM Ashok is responsible for conducting wor …
