Australia has roped in Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra to be its first Indian Woman Ambassador to encourage Indians to visit the country.She was presented the Friend of Australia (FOA) recognition by Australian Consul General Tony Huber for her contribution to promote Australia recently, according to Tourism Australia (TA). Chopra will be the first Indian woman ambassador to be a part of the FOA advocacy panel. The FOA program has been devised as a way for TA to foster mutually beneficial and long-term `friendships` with those they regard as unique, positive and influential story- tellers. Chopra will be visiting Queensland and Northern Territory, exploring Australia`s aquatic and coastal experiences, rugged outback, unique wildlife and its incredible variety of world-class food and wine offering.In 2016, India was Australia`s ninth largest inbound market for visitor arrivals and 10th largest market for total visitor spend. Visitors from India generated USD 1.2 billion in total expenditure in 2016, and Tourism 2020 strategy estimated that India has the potential to grow to between USD 1.9 billion and USD 2.3 billion in total expenditure by 2020.