World Tourism Day is being celebrated today. Union Tourism and Culture Ministry organised a number of events to mark the occasion.
The Culture Ministry has announced free entry for tourists to nearly 200 ticketed monuments and museums across India except in Bihar as a part of celebrations today. The monuments include Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutub Minar and Red Fort. Minister of State for Culture and Ministry of Tourism Mahesh Sharma said the government is determined to attract more tourist from across the World.
An official statement said, the foundation stone laying ceremony of Paryatan Bhawan will also be held in New Delhi.