Government / Ministry News

» MOU inked with France for promotion of tourism in Puducherry

Envisaged development of tourism, conservation of heritage and environment and urban development in the Union Territory of Puducherry ... Read more

» CII for special tourism zones in Uttarakhand

CII would also be working on identifying entrepreneurs interested in setting up projects in the hills ... Read more

» Foreign Tourist Arrivals register a growth of 4.7% in November, 2011

Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) during the month of November 2011 were Rs. 7941 crore ... Read more

» Finance Ministry allows 26% FDI in Indian airlines

The finance ministry was contemplating allowing foreign carriers to buy 49% stake in Indian carriers, but the finance minister has gone in for 26% ... Read more

» Eco tourism centre in Haryana soon

The Rs 2.07 crore herbal park-cum-eco tourism centre will come up at Masani Barrage in Rewari district's Dharuhera area ... Read more

» Gujarat to spend Rs 635 cr on tourism infrastructure development

The Government recently set up a company, GuTops (Gujarat Tourism Opportunities), in association with infra finance firm IL&FS, in which both are equal partners ... Read more

» Govt mulling tax reimbursement for film shooting in India

Besides, single window clearance system for all shooting-related events including visa clearance for filmmakers is being considered to promote Indian destinations abroad ... Read more

» Single card planned for ticket-free travel across country

The 'Common Mobility Card' would be launched Dec 6 by Minister of Urban Development Kamal Nath at the Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference-cum-exhibition ... Read more

» Air India lenders OK financial restructuring plan

Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had approved extension of the tenure of loans to the state carrier by five years with the loans now being due for repayment after 15 years ... Read more

» Govt expects 20 lakh tourists to Valley next year: Jora

More than 17 lakh tourists including 11 lakh domestic tourists and 6.5 lakh yatris visited the Valley this year ... Read more

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