Ms. Vidyavathi Vaidyanathan, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Karnataka cadre, has taken charge as the new Secretary, of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. She succeeds Mr. Arvind Singh IAS.
“With utmost warmth and gratitude, the Ministry of Tourism bids farewell to Mr. Arvind Singh, extending a cordial welcome to Ms. V. Vidyavathi as the new Secretary! Ministry of Tourism extends heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Arvind Singh for his unwavering dedication and eagerness,” the ministry tweeted.
Soon after taking charge, Ms. Vidyavathi reviewed the preparations for the upcoming G20 events scheduled to take place in Goa. The Ministry of Tourism bid farewell to Mr. Arvind Singh and a cordial welcome to Ms. V. Vidyavathi as the new Secretary.
Vidyavathi was serving as the director general of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) until recently when she was appointed the Officer on Special Duty in the tourism ministry. On April 20, an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions said the officer would take over as secretary, of the Ministry of Tourism, after the superannuation of Arvind Singh, a 1988-batch IAS officer, on May 31, 2023.
Ms. Vidyavathi takes charge ahead of the crucial fourth Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting and the Ministerial Meeting of the G20 in Goa later in June 2023. The ‘GOA Roadmap’ and a ministerial communique endorsing it will be released after the last meeting of the G20 TWG.
“Anticipate the leadership of Ms. V. Vidyavathi to pave the way for an extraordinary journey ahead in shaping the future of tourism in India,” the tourism ministry said in another tweet. It also tweeted,” Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Ms. V.Vidyavathi along with Senior officials from Ministry, State Government reviewed the preparations on 1st June for the #G20 4th Tourism Working Group Meeting and #G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting to be held in Goa from June 19-22, 2023.” The ministry also shared some pictures.
“During the visit, she called upon the Chief Secretary, Goa, and joined the presentation made by Goa Government to Chief Minister on preparations for the said #G20 Meeting,” it tweeted.
Her role, which will see her working closely with Union Tourism Minister Mr.G Kishan Reddy, will include promoting India as a tourist destination for domestic and global markets by working with different stakeholders as well as driving the development of the country’s tourism industry. Outgoing Secretary Singh, who has been holding the post since September 2019, has played a vital role in the country’s tourism development growth in recent years. Under his leadership, India has seen the ministry actively engaging in and promoting tourism activities that complement global needs.
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