18/08/2026
On 15 August 2026, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day of India, a flag-hoisting ceremony was jointly conducted in the lawns of Hotel Mahamaya Palace, Bodh Gaya, Bihar under the “Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign” by Shri Pranav Prakash (Regional Director East, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), Dr. Kaulesh Kumar (Secretary General Founder, ABTO), Ms. Yuki Inove (Vice President, ABTO), Mr. Sudama Kumar (General Secretary, Bodh Gaya Hotel Association & PR In-charge, ABTO Bihar Chapter) and ABTO Bihar office bearers.
The joint initiative by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) successfully combined national pride with strategic tourism development—highlighting key government schemes such as NIDHI registration, IITFC, and IITG certifications to empower local travel and hospitality stakeholders.
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India