A seminar on tourism in Sunderbans was organised by Techno India Group and Jhore Jole Jongole on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023 on September 27 at Café Offbeat Upthere.
The event aimed to highlight the stunning natural beauty of the largest mangrove forest of the world, the Sunderbans, and the fast-developing tourism industry in the area. Participants were treated to an informative and visually engaging presentation that left a newfound appreciation among them for this one-of-a-kind destination.
The seminar commenced with an introduction of World Tourism Day by Rituparna Ganguly followed by a virtual welcome address by Manoshi Roychowdhury, co-chairperson, Techno India Group on the Sunderbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. It was followed by lighting of the ceremonial lamp and felicitation of the guests.
Attendees got an overview through an interesting verbal description and captivating videography.
Chitran Chowdhury, senior Cloud Solution architect – IBM, a distinguished speaker, was present at the programme. He gave a vivid and concise presentation, bringing alive the intricacies of Sunderbans tourism and its fine relationship with technology.
Members of the audience learned first-hand from the specialist about how cutting-edge technology is shaping tourism experience in the region.
Students attended the seminar
"The seminar benefited the students by heightening their interest about this remarkable destination, that is fairly close to Kolkata. Expert insights and captivating visuals truly brought the Sunderbans to life. It was indeed heartening to see the attendees' enthusiasm for this topic," said Manoshi Roychowdhury, co-chairperson, Techno India Group.
A thought-provoking discussion round was expertly moderated to highlight the key aspects of the Sunderbans and its significance in wildlife tourism. There was focus on conservation efforts, ecological importance, and the delicate but extremely vital balance that is of paramount importance between tourism and preservation of the ecosystem of the region.