(a) whether the Government is aware that there is considerable scope for expansion of
tourism industry;
(b) if so, whether the Union Government has conducted any study to explore
the possibility for expansion of tourism industry; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM
(a), (b) and (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.119 FOR 01.08.2005 REGARDING EXPANSION OF TOURISM INDUSTRY
(a): Yes, Sir. India`s vast bounties of nature; its great treasures of art, architecture and
philosophical thoughts; its rich cultural heritage; its rural and wildlife and practices of
Yoga, Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani Systems of dealing with physical and mental
ailments; etc. offer variety of tourism options for foreign tourists and it is felt that the
present level of foreign tourist arrivals is much below India`s potential.
(b) and (c): Perspective Plans of 20 years for development of tourism in States/UTs
have been prepared.