The Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University organized several events spanning two days, viz, 23 & 24, September, 2024 in the campus ahead of the World Tourism Day (27th of September, 2024). A Workshop on the theme TOURISM AND PEACE was held on the 24th of September, 2024 at the School of Management Auditorium, Pondicherry University. The two day’s event focussed on workshop on Tourism and Peace among spectacular events organized by Department of Tourism Studies, Bamboo Music, Blood Donation camp, Nature Film Screening and Cycle awareness Rally.
Prof. K.Tharanikkarasu, Vice Chancellor, Pondicherry University inaugurated the Workshop in the session presided by Prof. Malabika Deo, Dean, School of Management. Shri.V.Kalliaperumal, Director, Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Puducherry was the Guest of Honour. Dr.R.C. Anu Chandran, Head of the Department and coordinator of the event welcomed the gathering. Prof.Y.Venkata Rao, Dean, Students’ Welfare rendered the Scope of the Workshop. Mr.Raja Vijayakaran, student coordinator proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr Kishor Kumar Tripathy, Member Secretary, AuroBharati, Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry was invited to attend the mega event and chair the workshops on "Tourism and Peace" and "Roadmap for Peaceful Puducherry." The workshop's resource persons came from the travel industry, hospitality trade, public sector tourism, tourism-related NGOs, travel and tourism academia, and tourism consultants.
Dr Tripathy discussed about the potential to link tourism and peace in the light of Sri Aurobindo. He suggested the promotion of intercultural harmony and understanding can be greatly aided by tourism. Peaceful environments between communities and cultures can be fostered through community engagement, global awareness programs, cross-cultural relationships, preservation of popular tourist locations, and the development of new cultural and tourist destinations.
Stressed the monetization of culture, the destruction of the environment, and even how these things might exacerbate conflicts in some areas. To fully realize tourism's potential to promote peace, it must be managed sustainably and responsibly. Highlighted the plan for a peaceful Puducherry, which includes interdependence in the economy, community reform, sustainable tourism, and protection of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage
Dr Kishor Kumar Tripathy, Member Secretary, AuroBharati, Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry was invited to attend the Valedictory Celebration of World Tourism Day organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Southern Region at Puducherry on 27 September 2024. It was a happy moment to interact with the Nodal Officer, Ms. Gayatri Panda, MoT (Puducherry Region) and the volunteers of this event.
Dr Tripathy spoke about the potential to link tourism and peace. Highlighted tourism and peace, interdependence in the economy, community reform, sustainable tourism, and protection of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
One of the significant attractions of the program was the focus on Rickshaw pullers, who play a significant role in local economies and offers an affordable mode of transport for daily commuters. Training in vehicle maintenance and financial literacy can help rickshaw pullers make more money. In many towns, rickshaw pulling is an integral part of the local economy, serving as more than just a mode of transportation. More inclusive and sustainable growth can result from striking a balance between urban development and the demands of rickshaw pullers.
