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Mahesh Sharma launches 24x7 toll free tourist Infoline in 12 international languages

10 Feb 2016, 08:59 am

Mahesh Sharma launches 24x7 toll free tourist Infoline in 12 international languages
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NITN): Mahesh Sharma, the Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism and Culture and Minister of State for Civil Aviation launched the “24x7 Toll Free tourist Infoline in 12 International languages on Monday.

Sharma has launched the helpline in languages included Hindi and English which are available on the existing Toll Free Number 1800111363 or on a short code 1363 at a function here on Monday.

The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India through 'M/s. TATA BSS' who have been associated with the work after open bidding process.

The languages handled by the contact centers include ten International languages besides English and Hindi, namely, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

A “Live Demo” of this Multilingual Infoline Service in Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Italian languages was also presented on the occasion.

The Minister also announced that very soon his Ministry will launch an “Incredible India Mobile App.” to facilitate tourists in a better way.

Addressing on the occasion, the Minister said that the launching of this multilingual Infoline has marked the fulfillment of the promise made to the people by the present Government for according priority for safety and security of tourists.

The Infoline service will provide information relating to Travel & Tourism in India to the domestic and International tourists and visitors and to assist the callers with advice on action to be taken during times of distress while travelling in India and if need be alert the concerned authorities.

He said that now Tourists travelling in or planning to travel to India can seek help and information for a hassle free experience.

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