At the “How to Make Rajasthan a Global Destination” Bharat24 Conclave held on October 3, 2025 at Hotel Marriott, Jaipur, Mahendra Singh Rathore, President of the Rajasthan Association of Tour Operators (RATO), was conferred the Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution to tourism over the last four decades.
The award was presented by Diya Kumari, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister of Rajasthan, in the presence of Dr. Jagdish Chandra, CEO and Chief Editor of Bharat24 – Vision of New India; Rajesh Yadav, IAS, Principal Secretary – Tourism; and Pawan Arora, IAS (Retd.).
The grand conclave, organised jointly by Bharat24 and the Rajasthan Tourism Department, featured Diya Kumari as the chief guest, where she shared her vision for tourism development and women empowerment in the state.
A key highlight was the panel discussion, “Padharo Mhare Desh: The Art of Welcoming the World”, where experts deliberated on strategies to strengthen Rajasthan’s global appeal through sustainable tourism, world-class hospitality, and cultural branding.
