Office Address: Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110 001
Website : https://tourism.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF TOURISM
| Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat | Minister | g.shekhawat@sansad.nic.in | + 91-11-23718310, 23717969 |
| Shri Ashwani J P Singh | Asstt. Private Secretary | ashwanijp.singh@sansad.nic.in | + 91-11-23717969 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATES FOR FOR TOURISM
| Shri Suresh Gopi | Minister of State | mos-tourism@gov.in | +91 11 23724161, 23715717 |
| Shri S N Narain ( IRTS..2011 ) | Private Secretary | mos-tourism@gov.in | +91 11 23724161, 23715717 |
OFFICERS IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM
| Mr. Bhuvnesh Kumar, IAS (UP:95) | Secretary | secretary-tourism@gov.in | +91 11 23711792, 23321395 |
| Ms. Vandana Jain | Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor | asfa-culture@gov.in | +91 11 23388346, 23381516 |
| Shri Suman Billa ( IAS KL.1996 ) | Additional Secretary & Director General | as.tourism@gov.in | +91 11 23713256 |
| Ms. Ratna Chaudhure (ISS: 1996) | Senior Economic Adviser | ssadvisor-mot@gov.in | +91 11 23718663 |
| Mr. Suvashish Das (IFoS, AM..2005) | Joint Secretary | js1.tourism@gov.in | +91 11 23310465 |
| Shri Harikishore S. (IAS, KL: 2008) | Joint Secretary | js.tourism@gov.in | +91 11 223321380 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Tourism?
The Ministry of Tourism is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for formulating national tourism policies, promoting India as a global tourist destination, developing tourism infrastructure, supporting sustainable tourism, and enhancing the contribution of tourism to economic growth and employment.
What are the primary functions of the Ministry of Tourism?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Formulating tourism policies
Promoting domestic and international tourism
Developing tourism infrastructure
Supporting sustainable and responsible tourism
Marketing India as a global tourism destination
Providing financial assistance for tourism projects
Developing tourism skills and capacity building
Coordinating with States and Union Territories on tourism development
What is the ‘Incredible India’ campaign?
Incredible India is the Government of India’s flagship tourism promotion campaign that showcases the country’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, spiritual destinations, wildlife, adventure tourism, and diverse travel experiences to domestic and international tourists.
What is the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?
The Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a flagship initiative that supports the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits across India by improving tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities.
What is PRASHAD Scheme?
PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) is a scheme that focuses on the development and beautification of pilgrimage and heritage destinations across the country.
What is Dekho Apna Desh?
Dekho Apna Desh is an initiative that encourages Indian citizens to explore domestic tourist destinations and promotes awareness of India’s cultural, historical, and natural heritage.
What is the role of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)?
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry that develops tourism infrastructure and provides hospitality, hotel, transport, catering, duty-free retail, and tourism-related services.
What types of tourism does the Ministry promote?
The Ministry promotes:
Cultural Tourism
Heritage Tourism
Spiritual Tourism
Eco-Tourism
Adventure Tourism
Wellness and Medical Tourism
Rural Tourism
Cruise Tourism
MICE Tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions)
Wildlife Tourism
Coastal and Beach Tourism
What is medical tourism?
Medical tourism refers to travel for medical treatment, healthcare services, wellness therapies, surgery, Ayurveda, Yoga, and other healthcare-related services in India.
What is the National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI)?
NIDHI is a digital platform that maintains a comprehensive database of hospitality service providers, accommodation units, travel operators, and tourism stakeholders across India.
What is the role of the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM)?
The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) provides education, research, training, consultancy, and capacity-building programmes for the tourism and hospitality sector.
What initiatives promote domestic tourism?
Domestic tourism is promoted through:
Dekho Apna Desh Campaign
Incredible India promotions
Tourism festivals
Digital marketing campaigns
State tourism collaborations
Heritage walks
Special tourism circuits
What is MICE tourism?
MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions. The Ministry promotes India as a destination for business events, international conferences, trade exhibitions, and corporate tourism.
How can I contact the Ministry of Tourism?
Citizens can contact the Ministry through its official website, India Tourism offices, public grievance portals, regional tourism offices, and helpline services.
Where can I find official information about the Ministry of Tourism?
Official information on tourism policies, schemes, notifications, annual reports, tourism statistics, recognition programmes, and promotional initiatives is available on the Ministry of Tourism’s official website.
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