New Delhi: Polochampally, a village in Telangana made famous by the eponymous ‘tie’ sarees handloom, on Tuesday was stated by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as one of the best tourism villages in the world.
Frequently referred to as Indian silk city, Pochampally Tie received a geographical indicator status in 2004.
Union culture, Minister of Tourism and Doner G Kiswan Reddy congratulated Pochampally for recognition, the award will be presented to the Government in the UNWTO General Assembly on December 2 in Madrid, Spain.
Reddy said the style and pattern of unique puchampally weaving received a special focus through the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Vocal for Local’ as part of the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ mission.
“On behalf of the People’s Polikhampally in particular and Telanangan people, I am grateful that this award has been given in the village of Pochampally.
I also thank the Ministry officials in presenting this case for PuchamPally and other entries effectively,” Minister said.
The Best Tourism Village by UCWE Pilot Initiative provides exceptional rural purposes that exhibit good practices in accordance with the specified field of evaluation and seek to support villages in increasing their rural tourism potential through training and access to opportunities for improvement.
The Ministry of Tourism has recommended three villages for the entry of the best tourism tourism from India – Kongthong in Meghalaya, a typical Ladhpura in Madhya Pradesh and PuchamPally in Telangana.
“The ministry has compiled a rural tourism policy that will not only promote tourism in our villages, but also revitalizes local arts and crafts and promotes the rural economy.
This will help rebuild and rebuild villages and rural life and villagers will also Get the opportunity to get involved and interact with people from outside, “Reddy added.