Summary:

Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urged the Indian diaspora in the UK to embrace the Chalo India campaign, which promotes tourism to India's many destinations. Speaking at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, he emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative, which calls on the global diaspora to promote Indian tourism. Shekhawat referred to the diaspora as essential ambassadors, urging non-Indians to explore India's cultural richness.

The government is offering one lakh free e-tourist visas under the Chalo India referral scheme until March 31, 2024. The event, held at the Cutty Sark in Maritime Greenwich, aimed to raise awareness of Indian tourism among the global Indian community. Mr. Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, the Indian High Commissioner, emphasized the importance of the diaspora as India's ambassadors. The event featured cultural performances, travel anecdotes by Ms. Monisha Rajesh, and the launch of a new Chalo India e-visa referral page.

Source: IBEF 

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