MoU to boost Buddhist tourism in NE

Itanagar: The North East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC) and the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration in the field of travel and tourism.According to the MoU, the move aims to strengthen tourism linkages with particular emphasis on the promotion of Buddhist pilgrimage tourism across the northeast region, an official report said.The MoU was signed by North East India Tourism Confederation president Tsering Wange and Tourism adviser Dr Kaulesh Kumar at Anini in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district on Wednesday.The agreement seeks to establish a clear and structured framework of cooperation, delineating the roles, responsibilities, and collaborative mechanisms between NEITC and ABTO. It reflects a shared commitment to promoting sustainable tourism practices while positioning the northeast as a prominent destination within the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit.The MoU signifies a mutual intent to collaborate and strengthen institutional ties. It serves as an expression of goodwill and a guiding framework for partnership, without creating legally binding obligations beyond those explicitly outlined.The ceremony was attended by advisor to tourism minister and Anini MLA Mopi Mihu and Dibang Valley deputy commissioner Bekir Nyorak.