India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including MICE tourism, is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. However, as part of its on-going activities, the Ministry of Tourism regularly promotes India as a holistic tourism destination including MICE tourism through various mediums including social media and websites.
Ministry of Tourism identified MICE as one of the important segments of Tourism. Ministry has also formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for MICE Industry to promote the growth of MICE industry in the country.
The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union TerritoryAdministrations/Central Agencies for the development of tourism related infrastructure in the country under its schemes. (List of Projects sanctioned for development of Convention centers and associated infrastructure, is placed at Annexure).
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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