| The Karnataka State government has earmarked Rs 200 crore to promote tourism for the year 2011-12, announced Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda at the World Tourism Day celebrations on Tuesday. | |
| Inaugurating the event organised by the Tourism department, he said the State was a prominent tourist destination and the Government would create the required infrastructure to draw tourists. “We are in the process of increasing connectivity by providing transport facilities,” he said. Considering the tourism influx to Hampi and the Jog Falls which also draws huge crowds every year, the Government will ensure more assistance to develop these places, said Gowda. He also stated how the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would increase with tourism promotion. Speaking about the Dasara grandeur, Gowda said that at least 25 lakh people are expected to visit Mysore for Dasara this year. On the impact of tourism, he said it bridged the gap between two cultures and facilitated cordial relationship between the neighbouring states. On the tourism promotion, he suggested that the State should participate in tourism fairs organised in other parts of the world and should showcase its destinations. Home Minister R Ashoka, Managing Director of Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd N D Tiwari and Managing Director of Tourism Development Board Dr K Sundar Naik and others were present on the occasion. |
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