Arunachal Pradesh likely to open for tourists after October: CM Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh is likely to reopen for tourists after October, Chief Minister of the state Pema Khandu hinted at a virtual programme organised by the Centre on Monday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a 4-day programme on Sunday, called Destination North East. It's an event of the Ministry of Department of North Eastern Region that highlights the diversity and rich heritage of the region.

The programme was lauded by Khandu, who stated that it will help revive tourism post the pandemic. The travel and tourism sector, which is a major contributor of revenue and employment, was severely hit by the Covid-19 outbreak.