New Delhi: Minister of State for Tourism KJ Alphons on Monday took charge of his Ministry and said the new assignment was a "big responsibility".
"There is a lot of potential in our tourism sector but first we will have to love ourselves and love India then we can attract tourists from other countries," he said, a day after taking oath as MoS with independent charge.
Mr Alphons said that getting such an important Ministry under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a "pleasant surprise" for him.
"It's a big responsibility and incredible job to be done," he said.
"There is a lot of potential in our tourism sector but first we will have to love ourselves and love India then we can attract tourists from other countries," he said, a day after taking oath as MoS with independent charge.
Mr Alphons said that getting such an important Ministry under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a "pleasant surprise" for him.
"It's a big responsibility and incredible job to be done," he said.
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Let's Work Unitedly To Confront Pressing Challenges: PM Modi To Global South Global South Facing Challenges Of Food, Energy Security: PM Modi PM Modi Addresses 3rd India-Hosted Voice Of Global South Summit Life On Earth Originates From One Ancestor, Older Than Previously Believed Omar Abdullah On What Should Be J&K Assembly's 1st Move After Polls Villagers Try To Drive Away Elephant With Spiked Rods, Fireballs. It Dies Special App, Safe Zones: Bengal's Night Shift Measures For Women After D Cops Probing Conspiracy Angle Into Kolkata Hospital Vandalism: 5 Points Ukraine Says "Strengthening" Positions In Russia Amid Raging War Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.