19/9/2018

To
Principal Secretary
MTDC
Mumbai- 21.

Ref: Invitation for officially celebrating World Tourism Day on Wednesday,

26th September at D. Y. Patil University School of ‘Hospitality & Tourism
Studies’

Respected Sir,

We are happy to introduce ourself as a part of MTDC's 'Mahabhraman Scheme'. As

you know on 18th January 2017, Govardhan Ecovillage was honored with the Global Award
for Excellence in Innovation, representing the project Eco-tourism as a Catalyst for rural
development, at the UNWTO Awards 2017 in Madrid, Spain. The UN World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of
responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. Govardhan Ecovillage is
committed to promoting tourism as a tool in achieving the sustainable development goals,
geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development worldwide.

Apart from this GEV has received many awards, citations, and best paper
presentations at prestigious forums such as Green Apple Foundation, UK, SKOCH, Asian
Sustainability Leadership Awards, CII, FICCI etc. Govardhan Ecovillage is in complete
harmony with nature and ecology and recently won the UN award for the top Eco-Village
retreat facilities in all of Asia, the most prestigious award in the field.

Govardhan Ecovillage jointly with D. Y. Patil University School of ‘Hospitality &

Tourism Studies’ are planning to officially celebrate World Tourism Day along with
Honorable Tourism Minister Mr. Jaykumar Rawal Sir and along with other dignitaries on the
Wednesday, September 26th 2018 starting at 11 AM at D. Y. Patil University School of
‘Hospitality & Tourism Studies’ Sector 7, Vidyanagri, Nerul East, Navi Mumbai - 400706 . On
this occasion we would like to invite yourself as a honorable guest for this event. Please
kindly oblige us by accepting our invitation.

Thank you

Regards

Ras Govind Das

ISKCON Chowpatty
Mumbai - 07.