Steps to Boost Tourism in Tamil Nadu
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked for details on tourism statistics, employment contributions, and government steps to boost tourism in Tamil Nadu, specifically addressing the Ministry of Tourism.
Who asked / answered
Shri Mani A (asked), Ministry of Tourism (answered)
What the government said
- Domestic tourist visits: 2021-2025 (115M-362M), 2026 (189M)
- Foreign tourist visits: 2021-2025 (57K-1.68M), 2026 (1.13M)
- Tourism does not generate revenue data
- Dharmapuri district tourist attractions: Hogenakkal Falls (1.76M visits in 2023)
- Tourism supports employment in direct (hotels, transport) and indirect (handicrafts, agriculture) sectors
- ₹17.57 crore allocated for Hogenakkal development (completed 2024)
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0, CBDD, SASCI central schemes
- Digital portal: Incredible India
Points worth noting
- Tourism department lacks revenue generation data
- Hogenakkal Falls had 1.76M visits in 2023
- Dharmapuri district tourism data provided in Annexure I
- Central schemes include Swadesh Darshan 2.0, CBDD, SASCI
- Hogenakkal development works completed in 2024 with ₹17.57 crore
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q118 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 27.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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27.07.2026
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