Government / Ministry News

» Tourism Min reviews schemes, directs officials to avoid delays

Highlighting the importance of stakeholders in the projects, the Minister said that they must be closely involved in the process of implementation and their wisdom must be fully utilised ... Read more

» Six new airlines to start operations in India by 2015

Quickjet Cargo Airlines, Ligare Aviation and LEPL Projects (Air Costa) - had been given air operator permits after they completed the process for launching new airlines ... Read more

» India Govt has set a target to achieve one percent share in global tourism arrivals by 2015

Five theme based-circuits i.e., Ganga , Krishna , Buddha , North East and Kerala circuits being developed by the Ministry of Tourism  ... Read more

» Centre to promote Chhattisgarh as tourist hotspot

Centering its theme on “defeat terrorism with tourism”, the tourism and culture ministry want state govt. to promote tourist attractions in affected districts like Chitrakoot, Tirathgarh and Kutumsar caves ... Read more

» Foreign Tourists in Agra can dial 100 and summon a cop

Will be provided full assistance in lodging a complaint besides cops helping them contact their families in case they lost their luggage or cash ... Read more

» Tourism growth in N-E States hampered due to Restricted entry

Obstacles like Restricted Area Permit (RAP) in some areas and Inner Line Permit (ILP) in some states in the North East have proved to be hurdles in promoting tourism ... Read more

» Tourism, Hospitality industry likely to benefit in 2015 due to steps taken by government

Government measures like extension of tourist visa on arrival (VoA), electronic travel authorisation (ETA), lifting restrictions on gaps for re-entry are all likely to trigger an uptake in 2015 ... Read more

» Government to use Spiritual Tourism to attract visitors

The government has drawn up plans to develop holy places and heritage monuments in different parts of the country to woo tourists ... Read more

» Karnataka to develop infrastructure to boost tourism

The state has potential to attract a whopping Rs.73,000 crore worth investments in tourist infrastructure development over the next 10 years ... Read more

» Tamil Nadu has set a target of Rs. 1.5 crore foreign tourists to visit the state by 2023

Has earmarked Rs. 10,300 Crore For Tourism Development of infrastructure at major tourist spots in the State ... Read more

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