Government / Ministry News

» Gujarat keen to emerge as medical tourist destination

Gujarat Tourism Department will also organise kite festivals in Delhi and Mumbai on January 7 to promote the state ... Read more

» India bans journalistic activities on tourist visa

Order issued after it was found that foreigners coming on tourist visa are involved in coverage of events and other journalistic activities ... Read more

» Tamil Nadu Govt allocates Rs 27 crore to boost tourism in state

To provide basic amenities at places of worship & to beautify bird sanctuaries, setting up of boat houses, among others, across the state ... Read more

» Medical Tourism in Kerala hit due to stricter Visa norms for Maldivian nationals

The Indian High Commission in Male has issued a fresh direction on Dec. 11 stating that visa-free travel facilities to India for Maldivian citizens would be valid only for tourism purposes ... Read more

» Chiranjeevi Launches Incredible India-2013 Calendar

The calendar captures varied Indian tourism products and covers a wide spectrum of Indian destinations ... Read more

» Ministry of Tourism to Set-up multi-Lingual helpline for Tourists

The primary objective of the proposed helpline would be to provide tourism related information to free independent travelers ... Read more

» UK travel advisory not affecting foreign arrivals: Tourism Secretary

The Tourism Ministry has written to all its 14 offices abroad asking them to explain the situation to people there about the December 16 gang-rape and the protests that followed the incident ... Read more

» India tourism saw signs of recovery in 2012

The tourism industry saw a three-time jump in the fund allocation in the 12th Plan period ... Read more

» Foreign tourist arrivals grew 6 per cent

During the period January-November 2012, 58.99 lakh tourists visited India against 55.72 lakh in 2011 ... Read more

» MSRTC introduces paperless ticket travel on Maharashtra state buses

Passengers can show their e-tickets to the conductor on their gadgets (mobile, iPad or laptop) ... Read more

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