Question : TOURIST VISA

(a) whether the Group of Ministers on Tourism has recommended to issue entry visa to tourists of selected countries;

(b) if so the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c) whether the procedure has been finalized in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the names of countries and cities where this scheme is likely to be implemented?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b) to (e): It has not been found feasible to introduce this scheme at present.