PGTI has appointed amitabh side as a member of the governing body

New -delhi, September 12 (IANS). Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Friday appointed the former CEO of Niti Aayog Amitabh Kant as a member of the governing body. Amitabh Kant is one of the country’s prestigious bureaucrats and policymakers. He is known for transformational contribution to management. Amitabh Kant is known for innovation, policy reform, strategy, diplomacy and brand. As the tourism secretary in Kerala, Amitabh Kant promoted the state as a tourist destination and played a major role in popularizing the slogan of ‘Kerala-Ishwar Ka Apna Desh’ during his tenure. At the same time, as a joint secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, he conceptualized ‘Incredible India’ and ‘Guest Devo Bhava’ campaigns with the aim of transforming India into a popular tourist destination. As secretary of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), he did initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, ‘Start Up India’ and ‘ease of business’. Amitabh side plays golf regularly. His passion for golf and dedication to its development, improving talent in Indian golf and the promotion of excellence is his mission. Kapil Dev, president of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), said: “We are very pleased to welcome Amitabh side into the glory of PGTI. His expertise, extensive experience, leadership and strategic vision will be incredible assets for PGTI. We will continue to create a world -class platform for professional golf.” He said: “We believe that Kant’s insight will help to further increase the stature of this tour, raise its reach and create new opportunities for our talented golfers. It is an important step for Indian golf and we are excited to take the game to new heights and work with side.” Kapil Dev said: “Pradeep S. Bakshi, Shantanu Narayan and Nikesh Arora also welcome PGTI as advisors. His strategic insight and experience will help take Indian professional golf to new heights and provide the platform to our players they deserve.” With his appointment as a member of the governing body of PGTI, Amitabh Kant said: “I am pleased to join the Governing Body of Professional Golf Tour of India. I am eager to arrive at the dynamic leadership team of PGTI. Future of professional golf in India.” a member of the glory of PGTI. -Ians pack/