Government has set a target to achieve one percent share in global tourism arrivals by next year: Dr Mahesh Sharma Five theme based-circuits i.e., Ganga , Krishna , Buddha , North East and Kerala circuits being developed by the Ministry of Tourism

The Minister of State of Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma has said that the Government has set a target to achieve one percent share in global tourism arrivals by next year. He was speaking at 'Make in India' National Workshop on Tourism, Media, and Entertainment in New Delhi today. Dr. Mahesh Sharma said that to achieve this target a multi- pronged strategy is being worked out. The focus of the Government is on improving the cleanliness, hospitality and safety aspects of Tourism, he added. Also the synergy of the three Ministries i.e., Tourism, Culture, and Civil Aviation will be improved substantially to take tourism to new heights, he said.