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News18
17-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Delhi Govt Launches Tourism, Heritage Fellowship; Rs 50000 Stipend On Offer
Last Updated: The scheme, managed by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), aims to preserve the state's heritage and offer it a new identity. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has introduced a new scheme aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural and historical heritage of the capital. Named the 'Tourism and Heritage Fellowship Programme', this initiative will grant fellowships to 40 youth each year, providing a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000 and a certificate after the completion of the course which is for one year. The objectives of this fellowship include: — To engage youth in making Delhi's historical buildings, heritage sites, and cultural programmes relevant. — To establish Delhi as an inclusive, vibrant, and international-level tourist destination. — To involve the new generation actively in the field of tourism and heritage conservation. Eligibility Criteria Age limit: Candidates must be below 35 years. Educational Qualification: At least a graduate degree (Preference given to those with a degree or experience in tourism, history, or culture). Experience: Minimum one year of relevant experience. — Organising heritage walks and guided tours. — Creating digital promotional material for Delhi tourism. — Participating in activities like Dilli Haat, Garden of Five Senses, film shooting coordination, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions). — Managing Tourism Information Centers and event management. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that this fellowship will enable the youth to connect directly with the government's schemes and provide new dimensions to Delhi's tourism. It aligns with the vision of self-reliant India by showcasing our domestic talent and reducing dependence on external advice, she added. 'This initiative will allow youth to directly participate in preserving and promoting Delhi's heritage. It reflects our commitment to self-reliance and local talent under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat," the CM said. The scheme, managed by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), aims to preserve the state's heritage and offer it a new identity. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt to launch tourism, heritage fellowship for capital's youth
New Delhi: Delhi govt will soon launch a tourism and heritage fellowship programme aimed at promoting and preserving the cultural and historical legacy of the city. Under this programme, 40 young people will be selected each year and will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000. Chief minister Rekha Gupta said this initiative was in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat , which emphasises strengthening domestic capabilities and traditional knowledge systems while reducing reliance on external consultants. The 40 fellows will be selected annually. Their responsibilities will include contributing to heritage walks, guided tours, creation of digital and promotional content, tourism marketing, event management, operations at Delhi Haat, Garden of Five Senses, tourist information centres, film shoot coordination, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) activities. The fellowship will be a platform for young residents to engage directly with govt projects and contribute to establishing Delhi as a vibrant, inclusive and world-class tourism destination, she said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The programme will be implemented by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation. It aims to connect youth, researchers and professionals interested in the tourism sector with Delhi's rich heritage and to enhance institutional capacity in the tourism domain. Gupta said each fellow will get a certificate after completing the one-year programme. Applicants must be below the age of 35 and hold at least a graduate degree or an equivalent qualification.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Time of India
Gold standard: Delhi's streets awash in amaltas glory
New Delhi: Like the association of fairy pink cherry blossoms with Japanese cities or the blood red rhododendron with Himalayan hamlets, the luminous yellow of the amaltas could be Delhi's own claim to arboreal identity. As the temperature rises after the chilly winter, flowering trees like the palash, jacaranda, spathodea and semal struggle with the heat. The amaltas comes into its own then, being tolerant to heat and dryness. Clusters of yellow blossoms cascade from the branches, giving it the common name of ' golden shower tree '.The amaltas ( Cassia fistula ) embellishes Delhi's canopy, roadsides and gardens with a spectacularly lively display. May and June are peak blooming season, and the urban landscape gets an annual visual respite. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far "They start blooming at this time and last for at least a month and a half, till the onset of monsoon, depending on shade or sun exposure," said horticulturist Ajay Kaushik, who manages the city's Garden of Five yellow has the power to awe, but, Kaushik believes Delhi should also take to the pink amaltas. "This variety blooms for a longer time, sometimes till the onset of winter with simultaneous fruiting," he said. While the yellow one's scientific name is Cassia fistula, those that bloom in shades of pink are Cassia javanica and its sub-species, Cassia nodosa. Kaushik said these were only growing at present in private gardens or farms in the city, but the Garden of Five Senses was planning to plant at least 10 species grows from the Indian subcontinent to Myanmar, but it has since also been introduced in other places, including China, Borneo, Egypt, Ecuador, Yemen, Australia, mainly for its showy is more to amaltas than just its pleasing yellow colour. Field biologist Faiyaz Khudsar, who is in charge of DDA's biodiversity parks, said it was a useful tree aside from being beautiful. "It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, can relieve burning sensation and constipation, and is also anti-ageing," said Khudsar. "Its leaves are broad, so the species helps in controlling particulate pollutants too."The tubular legume fruit, which looks like a small cane, has many medicinal properties, earning it another name, Sarvarogaprashamani, meaning one that cures diseases and shields the body. The legume which fruits after the flowering season ends is a weak laxative and is still preferred as a safer medication, especially for women from whom strong laxatives are not amaltas, however, is not easily propagated. There are only a few spots in the city such as the Central Ridge, where the species appears to multiply naturally, mainly due to the presence of wildlife like foxes, porcupines and civet cats there. For, the tree has a peculiar association with animals, particularly jackals. As naturalist Pradip Krishen, author of Trees of Delhi, explained, the amaltas depends on such wildlife for propagation."Botanist RS Troup, during his time at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun in the 1920s, noticed that the amaltas' strong fruit did not burst on its own to allow the seeds to germinate. He carried out an experiment, leaving one set of legumes under a net cover and another set in the open," narrated Krishen. "Troup discovered that jackals and foxes liked the pulp of the fruit and cracked open the hard shell of the legumes. So while the protected fruits never germinated, those in the open were able to have the seeds freed from the casing by the animals, which also distributed the softs seeds when they defecated."Khudsar observed, "The slow spread or poor regeneration of the species in Delhi's forests show that the jackal population of the capital is shrinking." But as Krishen pointed out, "While the amaltas can look after itself in wild areas, in the city, human beings, because of the tree's sheer beauty, are still helping it propagate."
