The Indian tourism industry has won accolades across the world
this year by climbing 13 positions-from 65th to 52nd rank-in the tourism and
travel competitive index, according to a World Economic Forum report.
Foreign exchange earnings of Rs 1,12,958 crore were recorded between January
and November, 2015 representing an increase of 1.0 per cent over the same
period last year, which was pegged at Rs 1,11,889 crore. Foreign tourist
arrivals from January to November, 2015 were 7.10 million, representing an
increase of 4.5 per cent over the same period of the previous year, which was
6.79 million.
The India government’s initiatives such as the e-Tourist visa , National
Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD),
Swadesh Darshan Scheme, distribution of 'Welcome Booklet' at immigration
counters to tourists arriving at international airports etc gave a push
to the tourism industry.
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