Measures for boosting tourism - Budget & Economic Survey
Q. The government has announced several measures for boosting tourism like
1) Development of a global-scale Buddhist circuit
2) Cleaning of the Ganga
3) Ensuring safe drinking water
4) Easing of the Indian tourism visa regime through the execution of tourist visa on arrival enabled by electronic travel authorization (ETA).- Published on 06 Aug 15a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 1, 2 and 4
c. Only 1 and 4
d. All of the above
ANSWER: Only 1, 2 and 4
In Budget 2014-15, the government announced several measures for boosting tourism like streamlining of some service tax bottlenecks and focused effort for the development of a global- scale Buddhist circuit and cleaning of the Ganga along with creation of world class amenities to enhance the spiritual experience along the holy river. Further, easing of the Indian tourism visa regime through the execution of tourist visa on arrival enabled by electronic travel authorization (ETA) for forty-three countries will provide a major boost to tourism.
