AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSustainable Pilgrimage in the Spotlight: Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu urged Tirumala and Tirupati to adopt a net-zero, zero-waste model, citing 89.5% green cover and pushing solar/wind power, tree planting and water conservation, with TTD also unveiling tech upgrades like a 3D “virtual darshan” Pilgrims’ Experience Centre, a renovated Sri Venkateswara Museum and 32 electric buses. Mauritius in the Global Travel Mix: Emirates renewed its tourism partnerships with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and Seychelles, while a separate travel update notes Mauritius is among the countries benefiting from easier Saudi eVisa access in 2026. Digital Payments Reach Further: India’s UPI expanded into Uzbekistan, letting users pay via the local interoperable QR code—another sign of Mauritius-linked UPI growth mentioned in broader coverage. Education & Culture Connections: A French tutor based in Livingston was shortlisted in UK-wide business awards, with learners including students in Mauritius. Travel Rules That Affect Islanders: Thailand tightened entry rules from Sept 15, cutting visa-free stays for many nationalities and shrinking Visa on Arrival access.
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