RTI Reveals Massive Tourist Registration Gaps in Mussoorie, Undermining Uttarakhand Tourism Authority

An RTI request filed with the Uttarakhand Tourism Establishment has brought to light substantial gaps in the tourist registration data for Mussoorie. The information, released to the public, shows that the number of registered visitors recorded by the authority does not match the actual footfall reported by local hotels and transport operators. These discrepancies raise concerns about the accuracy of the tourism statistics that the state uses to plan infrastructure and marketing initiatives. While the tourism department has not yet issued a formal response, officials are expected to review the data and clarify the reasons behind the inconsistencies. The findings could prompt a reassessment of the registration process and the mechanisms used to collect visitor information in the hill station.