Government / Ministry News

» Tourists may get to see Asiatic Lions also at Amreli in Gujarat

With a view to ease burgeoning tourist rush during the peak seasons at Sasan Gir, the state government is developing Gir Interpretation Zone Ambardi in Amreli ... Read more

» DGCA mulls ordering cameras in cockpits

DGCA officials anticipate opposition from both pilot and airline lobbies to the plan ... Read more

» Madhya Pradesh govt mulls industry status for tourism sector

After receiving industry status private investor will be able to get a considerable subsidy like Rs 10 crore or 20 per cent of the total investment ... Read more

» Annual Report of the Ministry of Tourism for The Year 2012-13 Released

In its 12th five year plan, MoT has adopted a ‘pro-poor tourism’ approach which could contribute significantly to poverty reduction ... Read more

» Tourist flow to Rohtang needs to be restricted to save ecology: NEERI

It has recommended to collect high congestion charges from private vehicles, besides imposing stringent conditions & creation of Clean Rohtang Fund ... Read more

» Working of overseas tourism offices not up to mark: Parliamentary Committee

The report tabled in Parliament on 3rd May has also found that some overseas offices are headed or manned by persons having no experience in the relevant area ... Read more

» Government Envisages Investment of USD 12.1 Billion in the Airport Sector in 12th Plan

The Indian airport system is poised to handle 336 million domestic and 85 million international passengers by 2020, making India the third largest aviation market ... Read more

» Kashmir Festival to be organised from 13 to 29 May

The festival will include activities such as Clutural Performances, Shikara Races, River Rafting, Para Gliding, Horse Races etc; Hoteliers offer discounted packages for tourists ... Read more

» Chinese incursion not affected Tourism says JK Tourism Minister

The incursions are confined to a specific area in Ladakh and the issue is being dealt with through diplomatic and military channels between India and China: Mir ... Read more

» Goa Tourism Dept. to upgrade waterfalls, dams, temples to boost Hinterland tourism

The move away from beaches and into the hinterland has been the mantra of the state tourism department, which is worried about saturation of coastal Goa as a tourism hub ... Read more

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