Reiek Village bags Gold Award as Best Tourism Village of India

 New Delhi, 27 Sept (Zoram News): In a celebration held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the World Tourism Day marked the recognition of Reiek Village as the Best Tourism Village of India, receiving the prestigious Gold Award. Reiek Village proudly stands among the top five villages in India honored with this accolade. The award was presented to Pu Robert Romawia Royte, Tourism Minister of Mizoram, on behalf of the village and the state.

The Best Tourism Village Competition, organized by the Central Nodal Agency for Rural Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism, saw the participation of over 750 applications from 315 districts and 31 states across India. Launched on February 16, 2023, the competition culminated in the selection of 80 outstanding villages in early September. These villages presented Power Point Presentations and video clips showcasing their unique attributes to the National Evaluation Committee. Based on their performances, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards were conferred upon the 35 best villages. Reiek Village emerged as one of the five Gold Award winners in the final selection.

The evaluation process relied on nine key parameters, directly aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, to determine the awardees. These included considerations such as Cultural and Natural Resources, Economic and Environmental Sustainability, Governance and Prioritization of Tourism, Health, Safety, and Security, Promotion and Conservation of Culture, Development of Social Sustainability, Tourism Development and Value Chain Integration, and Infrastructure and Connectivity.

Pu Robert Romawia Royte, accompanied by Joint Secretary of Tourism Pu V Lalengmawia, Village Council President of Reiek Pu Lalrozama, and other officials, accepted this prestigious recognition on World Tourism Day. The award highlights the exceptional appeal and sustainable practices of Reiek Village, furthering the cause of responsible and inclusive tourism in India.