(a) whether the Government is planning to give/has given some incentives to tourists of some countries in order to promote tourism in India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the names of these countries in this regard?
(a) whether the Government is planning to give/has given some incentives to tourists of some countries in order to promote tourism in India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the names of these countries in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) to (c): No, Madam. The Ministry of Tourism is not planning/has not given incentives to tourists. However, the Ministry through its 14 India Tourism Offices overseas, provides incentives such as Brochures Support, Joint Advertising Support and Hospitality Support to tour operators to encourage them to promote India amongst the international tourists. Such support is provided in important and potential tourist generating markets overseas.
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