India Announces Free Tourist Visa To 5 Lakh Tourists

The Government will issue free tourist visa for 5 lakh tourists, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a press conference. The Minister also announced a slew of economic relief measures to help the industry badly hit by the second wave of Covid-19.
"Once visa issuance is restarted, the first 5 lakh Tourists Visas will be issued free of charge," it said. This facility will be available only once per tourist. The scheme will be applicable till 31st march,2022 or till 5 lakh visas are issued, whichever is earlier. Total financial implication is expected to be Rs 100 crore.