Government reaffirmed its commitment to reforms aimed at making India a globally competitive tourism destination.
Current Status of Tourism Sector
- Economic Impact: Tourism contributes US$231.6 billion to the national economy.
- In 2024, India’s Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism reached US$ 35.016 billion.
- Global Ranking: In 2024, India welcomed 20.6 million international arrivals, improving its global rank from 25th (2016) to 20th.
- India also ranks 8th among world’s top tourism economies and WEF’s biennial Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 ranks India 39th globally.
- Destination Infrastructure: Over 100 tourist destinations have been upgraded along with operationalisation of 517 new air routes, development of 157 airports etc.
Significance of Tourism
- Economic & Employment Driver: Generates livelihoods across hotels, transport, handicrafts, tour guides, and small local businesses.
- Inclusive Regional Growth: Promotes investment and economic development in rural, remote and emerging destinations.
- Soft Power & Cultural Diplomacy: Strengthens India's global image through cultural exchange and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.
- Supports Viksit Bharat@2047: Integrates economic growth with cultural preservation and sustainable community development.
Government Initiatives
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