<P> The Ministry of Tourism , a branch of the Government of India , is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules , regulations and laws relating to the development and promotion of tourism in India . The head of the ministry is Minister of Tourism , a Minister of State ( Independent Charge ) , held by Shri . Alphons Kannanthanam Since September 2017 . To promote the GDP of the country indirectly and to have friendly relations with them , The Government of India announced officially a Visa on Arrival status / facility for International Visitors to enter / visit India from 43 countries including United States , Australia , Vietnam , Thailand , Vanuatu , Singapore , Israel , Jordan , Kenya , Russian Federation , Brazil , Finland , Germany , Japan , Myanmar on 27 November 2014 and some more countries to follow soon . </P>
<P> The Ministry of Tourism , a branch of the Government of India , is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules , regulations and laws relating to the development and promotion of tourism in India . The head of the ministry is Minister of Tourism , a Minister of State ( Independent Charge ) , held by Shri . Alphons Kannanthanam Since September 2017 . To promote the GDP of the country indirectly and to have friendly relations with them , The Government of India announced officially a Visa on Arrival status / facility for International Visitors to enter / visit India from 43 countries including United States , Australia , Vietnam , Thailand , Vanuatu , Singapore , Israel , Jordan , Kenya , Russian Federation , Brazil , Finland , Germany , Japan , Myanmar on 27 November 2014 and some more countries to follow soon . </P>
who is the minister of tourism in india
who is the minister of tourism in india
Alphons Kannanthanam
Alphons Kannanthanam