K. has said that the incorrect. The survey has concluded that there has been a decrease of 25% in foreign tourist inflow and a decrease of 35% in women foreign tourist inflow in India since December 2012. The Minister said that as the figures given below clearly show that the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during January, February and March 2013 have registered positive growth over the corresponding months of 2012:
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indicating that India remains a safe destination for international visitors including women tourists.
said that Ministry of Tourism has also written to all the Chief Secretaries of the State Governments and the Union Territory Administrations to take immediate and effective steps for ensuring conducive and friendly environment for all tourists.They have also been requested to publicize the steps being to be taken to increase the sense of security amongst the present/prospective visitors as also to counter the negative publicity, the Minister added.
today.