India, July 31 -- In a major push to transform Capital into a tourist and film hub, the Delhi government has announced to increase its budget allocation to the sector by 77%, rising from Rs.66 crore to Rs.117 crore. The government is targeting 500,000 visitors this year through various initiatives like heritage walks, festival expansions, and major infrastructure upgrades, according to its recently released annual report.

As part of its global outreach, the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) in its report revealed that it has earmarked Rs.20 crore to market the city and plans to participate in 18 national and international events, up from 16 last year. The agency also aims to nearly double its cultural fairs...