New Delhi, Nov 23 : The Union Ministry of Tourism has launched an initiative on ''Safe and Honourable Tourism'' which would essentially promote the cause of protecting women and children from the negative aspects of tourism.

The initiative was launched at a meeting here which was chaired by Tourism Secretary and Chairman, PATA India Chapter Sujit Banerjee in association with Save the Children India, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Equitable Tourism Option (EQUATIONS) and NEST India Foundation through the PATA India Chapter.

The ministry will also work with the National Commission for Women in this regard. (ANI)