Tourism a great economic step ahead

• India aims to become $1 trillion tourism economy by 2047, stated by Minister of Tourism. By attracting 100 million International visitors.

• Tourism in India currently accounts for 5% of the total GDP of the country and around one sixth of the total job creating showcasting great employment opportunities.

Benefits of Enhancing Tourism

1. Economic growth and stability

2. Increased foreign exchange earnings

3. Infrastructural development

4. Preservation of culture and heritage

5. Improves standard of living

6. Increased awareness and understanding

7. International recognition like UNESCO World heritage sites and etc.

Types of Tourism India can offer

1. Religious and cultural tourism

2. Adventure tourism

3. Beach tourism

4. Eco-tourism

5. Wildlife tourism

6. Medical tourism

7. Rural tourism

Challenges faced by Tourism sector in India

1. Not well equiped Infrastructure

2. Seasonality

3. Lack of skilled workforce

4. Environmental stability

5. Cultural sensitivity

6. Bureaucratic hurdles

7. Lack of awareness

Steps taken by government of India

1. Focus on promoting domestic tourism

Dekho apna desh, swadesh darshan scheme, vibrant villages scheme

2. 2023 declared as visit India year

3. Boost to adventure tourism

4. Develop 50 new tourist destinations

5. Promote Eco-tourism

6. Starting unity malls- To enhance local participation and selling of goods

7. Building new airports and improving railway connectivity.