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India to provide 'Visa-on-Arrival' services to 30 countries
The Indian Government is planning to start Visa-on-Arrival services for 30 countries including China. As per the Tourism Ministry, Beijing has a huge potential for exchanges in the sector. The proposal has to be cleared by the Home Ministry. About Visa-on-Arrival Service: Objective: To ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
ONGC adopts six monuments under Campaign Clean India
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has agreed to the initiative of Ministry of Tourism for permitting ONGC for adopting six monuments under Campaign Clean India. The six monuments/tourist destinations are: Taj Mahal at Agra, Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, Elephanta Caves ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Attempt to boost tourism with the development of Vizag-Bheemli beach corridor
Union tourism Ministry approved Rs.45 crore to AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) for the development of Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam Beach Corridor Mega Circuit. It will cover the stretch of 26km which goes along the beach between two Ports in Andhra Pradesh. Objective: ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Tourism Ministry inks MoU with Railway ministry for carrying out Clean India campaign
The Ministry of Tourism inked a MoU with the Railway Ministry for carrying out ‘Clean India campaign’ in the Indian Railways to encourage the nation as a favored tourist destination abroad. There are also efforts being made to connect the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Steps Taken By Government for development of Hotel Industry
GoI has taken several steps to boost development of hotel accommodation in India. Some of the important steps taken in the recent times are:- Hotel and Tourism associated industry has been announced as high priority industry and FDI up to ..