(a) whether the Government have permitted the foreign tourists to visit North-Eastern States;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the Authority designated for granting such permission, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure security to the tourists to these States?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Certain places of tourist interest in North-Eastern States can be visited by foreigners after obtaining necessary permits from the competent authority, viz. Ministry of Home Affairs, State Governments, Foreigners Regional Registration Officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Chief Immigration Officer, Chennai and Indian Missions abroad.
(c): Providing security to the tourists during their visits to North-East States is the concern of the State Governments.