Indians living abroad may get a rousing welcome at airports during their trip back to the country or priority in immigration clearance as reward under the 'Chalo India' program. This is to encourage members of the Indian diaspora to convince their foreign friends and associates to make a visit to India.
In return, the visitors will be entitled for a free visa.
Chalo India campaign was launched by PM Narendra Modi. There is no upper limit on the number of foreign friends a diaspora member can encourage, although, the Indian diaspora is persuaded to invite at least five non-Indian friends to explore the grandeur of Incredible India.
FTAs contributed Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) of Rs.2.31 cr (Provisional estimates), a growth of around 65% in the same period in 2023 compared to 6.44 million in 2022.
9.24 million foreign tourist arrivals(FTAs), a growth of 43.5%.
To increase the number of FTAs, various steps have been taken, such as promoting adventure and niche tourism, making easy the availability of e-visas and launching a 24x7 multilingual helpline for tourists.
Tailpiece.
Got up at 5, the chores and was ready by a quarter to 10. Breakfast consisted of dosas and chutney. The maid was at work.
Lekha had gone to the town to do certain pending work.
A quiet but wet day.
Earlier, spoke with Indirakkutty and Maman.
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