Lucknow:
The Uttar Pradesh tourism department has received a national award for innovatively using information technology to showcase the Taj Mahal.
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar awarded the trophy to Secretary and Director General of Uttar Pradesh tourism Avneesh Awasthi and Regional Director Abhilash Chandra Sharma at a ceremony held in Delhi on Monday.
Union Minister of Tourism Subodh Kant Sahai gave away the certificate for the interactive website which has also been recognised by UNESCO.
The online site makes use of features like a photo gallery, exclusive video clips, information to visitors about accommodation facilities, details of certified guides in UP tourist offices and details on other tourist spots.
The Tourism Ministry presents the National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel and tourism industry every year in recognition of their performances.