DHORDO
VILLAGE – GEOGRAPHY
News:
‘World’s Best Tourism
Village’: ‘Dedication of people of Kutch’, says PM as Dhordo wins UNWTO
recognition
What's
in the news?
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi,
today hailed the Dhordo village in Kutch
district of Gujarat for being awarded as the Best Tourism Village by the United Nations World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO).
About
Dhordo Village:
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The Rann Utsav is a fun festival that takes place annually at the Rann of Kutch.
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A vibrant carnival that brims with song,
dance, culture, adventure and art, it is said that during it, the beauty of the
pristine land of Bhuj is accentuated on full moon nights.
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Golf carts, ATV rides, paintball, camel
safaris, game cart excursions, paramotoring, and horse and camel rides are also
a part of the celebration.
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Dhamadka
Block Printing: There are many printers using madder
roots for printing red colour, rusty iron solution for black colour and indigo
for blue colour.
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Bhujodi
Textile Handicrafts: The weavers of Bhujodi are believed to be
Vankars or Mughal migrants who came 500 years ago from Rajasthan.
United
Nations World Tourism Organization:
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UNWTO is the United Nations agency responsible for promotion of responsible,
sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
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It is a leading international organization
in the field of tourism.
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It promotes tourism as a driver of
economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability.
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It offers leadership and support to the
sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.
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It is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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Its membership includes 156 countries, 6 territories and over 500
affiliate members.
About
the List of Best Tourism Villages 2023:
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The villages are evaluated under nine key areas, including;
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Cultural and Natural Resources
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Promotion and Conservation of Cultural
Resources
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Economic Sustainability
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Social Sustainability
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Environmental Sustainability
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Tourism Development and Value Chain
Integration
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Governance and Prioritization of Tourism
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Infrastructure and Connectivity
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Health, Safety, and Security
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Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO recognizes
outstanding rural tourism destinations with accredited cultural and natural
assets, a commitment to preserving community-based values, and a clear
commitment to innovation and sustainability across economic, social, and
environmental dimensions.
Part
of Rural Development Program:
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The Best Tourism Villages initiative is
part of the UNWTO Tourism for Rural
Development Programme.
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The programme works to foster development
and inclusion in rural areas, combat depopulation, advance innovation and value
chain integration through tourism and encourage sustainable practices.
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The initiative comprises three pillars:
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Best
Tourism Villages by UNWTO: Recognizes outstanding rural tourism
destinations with accredited cultural and natural assets, a commitment to
preserving community-based values, and a clear commitment to innovation and
sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
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Best
Tourism Villages by UNWTO Upgrade Programme: Supports villages
on their journey to meet recognition criteria, helping in areas identified as
gaps during evaluation.
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The
Best Tourism Villages Network: a space for exchanging
experiences and good practices, learning, and opportunities among its members,
and it is open to contributions of experts and public and private sector
partners engaged in the promotion of tourism as a driver for rural development.