New Delhi, Nov 4: India’s Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Vinod Zutsi heading the Indian delegation at World Travel Market in London said on Wednesday that India is aiming to attract one million UK visitors by 2020 through a number of key pro-active initiatives.
He announced that many of the new initiatives will form part of India’s proposed new National Tourism Policy to catapult tourism to greater heights.
Following the success of India’s Electronic Tourist Visa scheme, launched in November 2014, proposals are already in process to extend the e-Visa’s validity from 30 to 180 days in 2016. Proposals are also in place to make it available in 150 countries worldwide (currently 113) ensuring multiple or double entry.
Through the new Electronic Tourist Visa, applications are generally processed within three working days.
Zutshi said that India is committed to make it easy for travelers wanting to come to India, not least through our e-Visa scheme but also the improved air connectivity with India.
“We aim to attract more visitors through the promotion and development of our tourism experiences such as adventure, wellness, golf, spiritual and the ‘Paradise Unexplored’- the North East.”
we are working to improve the infrastructure at many of our beach destinations, the Secretary added.
