Tourist arrival records 12.1 per cent growth in March

New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) The foreign tourists arrival to the country continues to grow with the month of March recording an increase of 12.1 per cent tourism ministry sources today said.

Total tourists arrival during March was 1,280,524 as against 1,142,409 during the corresponding period last year, the sources added.

Foreign exchange earnings, in terms of rupees, also recorded the growth of 13.3 per cent during the same month with an amount Rs.

7,792.37. The highest growth during the year was recorded in January with 15.1 per cent crore.

crore.

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