Government / Ministry News

» Uttarakhand Govt to turn 12 tourist hotspots into noise-free zones

Destinations like Chopta, Berinag, Binsar and Ranikhet and Dhanaulti could make it to the list ... Read more

» BRICS Convention on Tourism held in Khajuraho

Heads of the delegation of China and Russia emphasized greater cooperation among the member countries for the mutual benefit for the growth of tourism ... Read more

» The MoCA prohibits the use of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 mobile on board an aircraft

The Ministry has advised airlines and travelling public not to turn on or charge the said mobile during flights ... Read more

» India is WTM London 2016’s Premier Partner

The key to India’s strategy is also to focus on a variety of products including heritage, cultural, rural, wellness, medical, adventure, and golf ... Read more

» Tourism Ministry approves projects of Rs. 450 Crore under Swadesh Darshan

Development of Heritage circuit in Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Ramayana Circuit in Uttar Pradesh, North East Circuit in Sikkim and Coastal Circuit of Tamil Nadu ... Read more

» National Tourism Awards 2014-15 is proposed to be presented in the last week of July 2016

Last date for receipt of entries for all categories of awards is 5th July 2016. ... Read more

» Government plans to develop airports at more tourist spots

Airlines connecting small towns and cities will be given sops like free airport use, cheaper fuel and only 1.2 per cent service tax to operate flights ... Read more

» Tourists Arrival on E-Tourist Visa in May 2016 registers a growth of 179.9% over the Same Period in 2015

USA Continues to Occupy Top Slot followed by UK and China Amongst the Countries Availing E-Tourist Visa Facility During May 2016  ... Read more

» Government Permits 100 per cent FDI In Airlines

Foreign investors, barring overseas airlines, can now have up to 100 per cent stake in local carriers ... Read more

» India extends E-tourist visa facility for citizens of 37 more countries

Citizens of 150 countries can now avail E-tourist visa to visit India ... Read more

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