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Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including wedding tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory Administration. The Ministry complements the efforts of States/UTs by promoting various tourism products of the country, including wedding tourism through various initiatives.

The Ministry of Tourism launched a promotional campaign "India says I do" which aims at showcasing India as a premier wedding destination on the global stage. The campaign aims to leverage digital marketing, website, social media campaigns, influencers, offline and online activations.

The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organized the ‘Wed in India’ expo alongside the Great India Travel Bazaar at Jaipur on 5^th May 2024. The event was attended by wedding planners from India and abroad, State Governments, media, international and domestic tour operators and event management companies.

Registration of marriages is dealt by the local administrations in various States and Union Territories.

This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Sunil Kumar Tiwari

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