New Delhi, July 24 - India expects to attract 10 million foreign tourists by 2011 and is taking a number of steps in this regard, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday.

Minister of State of Tourism Sultan Ahmed said the working group on tourism for the 11th Five Year Plan has set a target of 10 million international visitors by 2011.

He said the ministry through its India tourism offices overseas is undertaking a series of promotional activities, including advertising, travel fairs, exhibitions and road shows with the objective of increasing foreign tourist arrivals.

The minister said this year they have launched the 'Visit 2009' scheme. Under the scheme, travellers who visit India this year will have a chance to get an extra sample of the country's exotic adventure tourism and sublime eco, rural and wellness tourism in 2010 and 2011 too.