Question : TOUCH SCREEN PASSENGER INFORMATION KIOSKS



(a) Whether the Government have decided to set up touch-screen passenger information kiosks at various tourists places;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the amount involved in setting up of such kiosks; and

(d) the extent to which it is helpful in providing comprehensive information to tourists?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE ( SHRI ANANTH KUMAR )

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) A total of 60 such kiosks shall be deployed at various places in the four cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai.

(c) It is estimated that Rs.133.80 lakhs will be spent in setting up of such kiosks.

(d) These kiosks shall provide extensive city based and other information to the tourists.