The Centre for Management Studies(CMS), Dibrugarh University observed and celebrated the World Tourism Day on 27th September, 2016. The whole fraternity took active participation in the celebration of the day which was very meticulously organized by PGDTM lecturer Mr. Chinmoy Chelleng and the students of PGDTM- CMS.
Invited guests included, Mr. V.K.Verma, Faculty of DHSK College, Department of Geography, Dibrugarh; Mr. Ranjan Kumar Das, Lecturer and Wild Life Photographer; and Mr. Manjit Shah, a gifted native painter. Participants included faculty members of CMS, DU; students from first semester and third semester MBA; students from first, third and fifth semester BBA and PGDTM students. The Day was started with the felicitation of Mr. V.K.Verma for his contributions to respective field of expertise as well as the social and developmental activities undertaken for Tourism. This was followed by an introduction to the theme of the celebration by a PGDTM student. Esteemed Director and Dean for CMS, DU, Prof. Ajanta Borgohain Rajkonwar, gave an initiation speech for the event, emphasizing on the theme of the day as well as realization and gradual implementation for the well-being of North-East India.
Key Highlights of the talk
- The concept underlying the celebration of World Tourism Day – “Universal accesibility”, i.e. making all tourism spots accessible and simultaneously make it available to everyone.
- Making tourism available for differently abled tourists, the scope and the steps required.
- Seeking and achieving sustainable growth for Tourism.
- The overlooked opportunities of entrepreneurship scope in Tourism by natives.
Towards the end of her talk, the respected Director, CMS, appreciated Mr. Chinmoy Chelleng, Asst. Prof., CMS, for the enthusiastic management of the whole event.
Mr. V.K.Verma was invited for a talk on the occasion of Tourism Day celebration. He delivered a motivational talk on Tourism and Tourism related opportunities for North-East India, concentrating on Dibrugarh as well.
Key Highlights of the talk
- Tourism is not just for social good but also provides spiritual satisfaction.
- Steps planned and initiated by Govt. of India for promotion of Tourism, plan for 62 new airports across India for well connectivity, increase in number of flights between existing and newly planned destinations, the construction of Stell Well Road.
- The growth of Ecotourism and the scope for water
- Tourism for Brahmaputra river.
- Potential for development in Dibrugarh: Char areas
- The emerging competition in Tourism among Indian states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and North-East India.
Mr. Ranjan Kr, Das was then invited for the special talk on Tourism. Having served a lifetime for Birding and Bird Photography, travelling places around the world, Mr. Das had proved his passion for wild life especially Birds. A doctorate in Wild life, Mr. Das enlightened the audience on the various aspects of Birding, photography and the people involved in this passionate hobby.
Key Highlights of the talk
- Statistics of biodiversity of Birds
Total species count :8650
India species count :1263
Assam count :804
Kaziranga :490
Arunachal Pradesh :738
Dibru-Saikhhow N.P. :483
Namdapha N.P. :453
- Biodiversity of Birds in North-east India accounts for 63% of total population in India.
Brahmaputra valley is known as the valley of Birds.
- History of Birding and Bird documentaries:
The first documentary was by R.S.P.Bates in the year 1931 “Bird Life of India”
Others include “Trials in Assam” and “World of Birds”
- The North-East India has been identified as the most bio-diverse region after the Amazon and hence the large scope for Birding and Bird Tourism.
- Technical observation in Birding, like flyways and habitat of birds, Migrating altitude of birds, importance of terrain and geographical knowhow in Birding were described in the talk.
- Orientations and field work promotions are important for promotion of bird tourism.
- The beginner level Birding starts at observation of Birds and identification of existing varieties that are easily sighted. This builds a base for Birding.
- Equipment needed for Birding include:
Binoculars (recommended with 8 magnification and 40mm diameter of lens)
DSLR camera
Notebook or handbook
Camouflage attire
Fieldscopes
- The gradual rise in Bid Tourism has become a conservation tool for various birds that are out of endanger level today.
- A large number of original capture of bird in the wild were shared among which the most notable ones were: Mismi Hills, Velvet mouthed, White-fronted Goose, sri Lankan Parmau, Black-brasted Parrotbill, Kathonir Buwari, Dewhaanh etc.
- Light was also thrown on Projects in bird conservation and genetic breed identification and funding agencies like BNH.
Mr. Ranjan Das ended his talk by quoting that the overlooking of opportunities in Birding and Bird Tourism by natives has been capitalized by foreigners who are passionate and enthusiastic on the unique hobby. Hence, he urged everyone present to take up Birding in small steps and then expand their knowledge on a subject, this vast.
This livening talk on Birding was followed by a surprisingly wonderful instant painting show by Mr. Manjit Shah, native painter. Mr. Shah had sketched 10 paintings from audience scribings, a face painting commemorating Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and another for the CMS DU, World Tourism Day Celebration.
Towards the end of the event, prizes were given out for a mobile photography competition that was held concurrent to the World Tourism Day celebration.
The winners were :
1. Avinash Chetia
2. Alam Rafiq Hazarika
3. Parash Gogoi
This marked the end to the World Tourism Day Celebration with a note to promote tourism in North-east in any way that also encourages our own passion.
