July 23, 2015 4:08 PM

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Govt to soon roll out six tourist circuits to boost tourism

Government will soon launch six tourist circuits in a big way to provide a boost to the tourism sector. Addressing a function organised by industry body FICCI in New Delhi today, Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma said, the aim of the government is to create better infrastructure for facilitating tourists to visit more places. <br/><br/>He said the government has finalised a blue print for growth of tourism and more tourist circuits will be added soon. Mr Sharma said, his Ministry has already been working on launching spiritual circuits across the country which include Buddhist Circuit, Jain Circuit and Sufi Circuit.<br/><br/>The Tourism Minister also admitted that medical tourism was lagging behind in the country despite the prevailing cheap treatment cost. Mr Sharma said, Indian doctors are doing well in many foreign countries. He said, treatment cost is very less in India as comparison to other countries. <br/><br/>Mr Sharma emphasised on developing the right perception, saying it is important for attracting tourists.

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