04/11/2024
Graduates Welfare Association Fazilka (GWAF) Honors Mr. Abhishek Bawa for Promoting Fazilka Tourism on World Tourism Day 2024
Fazilka, 2nd November 2024: As part of the World Tourism Day 2024 celebrations, the Graduates Welfare Association Fazilka (GWAF) honored Mr. Abhishek Bawa for his invaluable contributions to promoting tourism in Fazilka. As a Social Media Influencer, Mr. Bawa has brought Fazilka’s vibrant culture, rich heritage, and scenic attractions to a larger audience, greatly enhancing the city’s visibility and appeal. His dedicated efforts have helped position Fazilka as a notable destination, drawing increased attention from across the region and beyond.
At a special ceremony attended by GWAF Founding Members—Madam Pritam Kaur, Advocate Umesh Kukkar, Harmohinder Singh, Madam Suman Singh, Dr. Navdeep Asija —and Coordinator Mr. Anand Jain, Mr. Bawa was commended for his impactful work. One of his notable initiatives included organizing a tourism experience in Fazilka that attracted popular influencers like Kamiya Jani, food vlogger Deepak Ji from Amritsar, and Niharika, known for documenting border towns. The engagement of these influencers further boosted Fazilka’s reach and appeal on social media platforms.
As part of Fazilka’s World Tourism Day celebrations on 27th September 2024, Deputy Commissioner Fazilka, Smt. Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, IAS, launched a special video by Mr. Abhishek Bawa at the Asafwala War Memorial. The video quickly gained significant engagement, capturing Fazilka’s charm and inviting a broader audience to explore its unique offerings.
GWAF’s ongoing partnership with the Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (Punjab Tourism), formalized under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthens its role as a community outreach partner for tourism promotion across Fazilka District. This collaboration is instrumental in promoting Fazilka’s heritage, enhancing regional tourism, and supporting cultural and economic growth.