Suggest some measures to promote tourism in India.

Tourism is a major industry in India. Over 15 million people are directly engaged in the tourism industry. Tourism promotes national integration, provides support to local handicrafts and cultural pursuits. It also helps in the development of international understanding about our culture and heritage.

The following measure has the potential to promote tourism in India:

• Increase the number of countries having on-arrival visas for foreign tourists.

• Increase connectivity between tourism destination within India.

• Reduce the exorbitant fee charged from foreign tourists in many tourist destinations.

• Improve the security situation in tourist destinations to make it safer for foreigners.