Loans of Rs 10 lakh and Rs one lakh with hundred percent guarantee will be provided to travel firms and guides respectively.In 2019 over 10.9 million foreign tourists visited India and contributed to over$ 30 billion in foreign exchange earnings.... Sitharaman said once visa issuance is started the first 500, 000 tourist visas will be issued free of charge.... While the tourism ministry is in constant dialogue with the health ministry, a decision on the date of opening is not clear....