A Parliamentary Panel has observed that the Swachh Bharat Mission has lost its momentum though drive had begun with great enthusiasm. <br/><br/>Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture in its report on demands for grants of Tourism Ministry for 2016-17 tabled in Parliament today said the general public did not give up their habit of littering in public places and throwing garbage here and there at tourist places. <br/><br/>The Committee recommended creation of awareness and imposition of mild penalties on offenders to make the drive a success.<br/><br/>On campaign for encouraging domestic tourists, the Committee said that the ministry has not made any concrete plan for the activities undertaken on the overseas promotion. The Committee felt that India has vast potential of domestic tourist market which should be given top priority.
News On AIR | April 29, 2016 5:31 PM
Swachh Bharat Mission loses its momentum: Parl Panel