MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. K. CHIRANJEEVI)
(a): The Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) through tourism during
2010, 2011 and 2012 were US$14.19 billion, US$16.56 billion and
US$17.74 billion, respectively. This information is not available for the
current year. The Ministry of Tourism does not compile State-wise
estimates of FEEs from tourism.
(b) and (c): Ministry of Tourism has not formulated any guidelines for
the utilisation of the revenue collected through tourism.
(d): To increase the number of Foreign Tourists Arrivals (FTAs) and
subsequently the FEEs, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India,
as part of its on-going activities releases print, electronic and online
media campaigns, under the âIncredible Indiaâ brand-line, to promote
India as a holistic destination in the domestic and international markets
covering tourist destinations and products in all States/Union Territories
of the country. The holistic promotion includes promotion of various Indian
tourism products and destinations. Besides, the Ministry through its overseas
offices, interalia organises Road Shows, Workshops; participates in various
Fairs, Exhibitions and Events to promote various Indian tourist
destinations and products.
The Ministry of Tourism also provides financial assistance to
stakeholders for promotion of tourism in the international and
domestic markets under the Market Development Assistance (MDA)
Scheme.