New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat congratulated Ahmedabad and India on being the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

Shekhawat believes this major event will significantly boost India's tourism prospects, not just for 2030 but also beyond, bringing manifold benefits to the country.

"Congratulations to Ahmedabad and the country for this. This major event will certainly enhance tourism prospects in India by 2030 and beyond, and it will bring manifold benefits," Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the reporters.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday confirmed that Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will be the official venue for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. A statement from IOA said, "Amda...