(a) whether the Government propose to formulate any scheme for attracting foreign and domestic tourists
towards tourists places in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the funds allocated/released, if any, to the State Governments for implementation of the scheme, State-wise?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a),(b)&(c) Promotion of India`s tourism products is an on going process. This is done through various marketing tools
which include advertising in the print and electronic media, participation in fairs and exhibitions, organising of seminars
and workshops, inviting of media personalities, tour operators and openion makers under the hospitality programme,
dissemination of information through brochures, CD Roms etc.
The above activities are undertaken directly by the Department of Tourism and no funds are allocated to the State
Governments for this purpose.