Question: How much of the amount has been earned in the form of revenue from the e-visa scheme by the government?
(a) More than 1100 crores
(b) More than Rs.1200 crores
(c) More than 1400 crores
(d) More than 1800 crores
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- By May, 2018, the government has so far earned over Rs. 1400 crores as revenue from the highly successful e-Visa scheme.
- The e-Visa scheme was started by the Government of India in the year 2014.
- This facility has been started for the arrival of citizens of 163 countries as a tourist to India.
- According to the official release of the Union Home Ministry, 19 lakh tourists under this scheme traveled to India in 2017.
- More than 25 lakh tourists are expected to visit India in 2018.
- The e-visa fee is divided into four slabs, zero, 25 US dollars, 50 US dollars and 75 US dollars, which is determined on the basis of reciprocity and nationality.
- This scheme is being implemented by the Foreign Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs with the aim of improving the efficiency and transparency of various services being provided to foreign citizens.
- Currently, this facility is available to citizens of 163 countries for entry into India through 25 international airports and five sea ports.
- This scheme can be used for tourism besides medical services and business purposes.
- Visitors on e-Visa can stay in India for a period of 2 months.
Reference:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/government-earns-rs-1400-crore-as-revenue-from-e-tourist-visa/articleshow/64244154.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/government-earns-rs-1400-crore-as-revenue-from-e-tourist-visa/articleshow/64244080.cms
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/govt-earns-rs-1400-cr-from-e-visa/article23945210.ece