Tourism and Archaeology Department (TAD) Secretary Ehsan Bhutta has directed the field supervisors of the Department of Tourist Services (DTS) to improve revenue collection.
He was chairing a meeting of heads of different sections on Tuesday. Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) Managing Director Tanvir Jabbar, additional secretary and other officials concerned were present on the occasion.
The TAD secretary asked the additional secretary to talk with deputy commissioners of those districts where field supervisors of DTS were facing difficulties in revenue collection.
He said the assigned task should be completed within two days and comprehensive briefing be given later this week. “Field supervisors should work hard to achieve goals set by the government”, directed the secretary.
Deputy controller of DTS briefed about departmental performance during the second last quarter of current fiscal year. Thorough discussion was also held on TDCP calendar of events, proposed Harappa museum auditorium inauguration, performance review of DTS and proposed rules & regulations of Punjab Tourism, Culture and Heritage Authority.
The TDCP MD briefed about calendar events for remaining part of the year and said, “Covid-19 has badly affected the calendar.”
The TAD secretary directed the TDCP MD to start events as soon as government eases restrictions. He also asked TDCP to look closely on Covid situation while planning any event.
Archaeology Director Maqsood Malik briefed the meeting about progress on Harrapa auditorium project and upcoming International Museum Day to be celebrated on May 18.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 28th, 2021.
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