'Will seek cinestars cooperation in promotion of incredible India, says Chiranjeevi

New Delhi - K. Chiranjeevi, who assumed the charge as Union Minister of Tourism here today, said that he would seek the cooperation of cinestars in promotion of "incredible India".
 
Speaking to media persons on the occasion, Chiranjeevi said that with his 30 years of experience in cinema, he would seek the cooperation of cinestars in promotion of "incredible India".
 
Asserting that India has a vast tourism potential with its variety of flora, fauna and monuments which is yet to be exploited to its maximum, Chiranjeevi said he will discuss bottlenecks and constraints in the development of tourism infrastructure with various other ministries.
 
Referring to the threefold increase in the 12th Plan outlay for tourism, Chiranjeevi said this will go to a great extent in providing jobs for 2.5 crore people in the country.
 
He said that present share of India in international tourism is very low and we should strive hard to increase it up to at least one percent.
 
Chiranjeevi began his acting career in 1977 and has acted in 149 Telugu, Three Tamil, Three Hindi and Two Kannada Films. He received Nargis Dutt Award for National Integration for his Home Production Rudra veena.
 
A recipient of seven Film Fare Awards for the Best Actor, Chiranjeevi was conferred with Padma Bhushan country's third highest civilian honour in 2006.
 
He floated his political party Praja Rajayam and won 18 seats in 2009 Andhra Pradesh assembly elections. He merged his party with Congress last year and was elected to Rajya Sabha in April this year.