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Tourism Sector is expected to contribute USD 512 Billion to India's GDP by 2028: Invest India

Posted 07 May 2024

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Status of Tourism sector 

  • 100% FDI is allowed through automatic route in tourism construction projects including development of hotels, resorts, and recreational facilities.
  • India ranked 6th in terms of Travel & Tourism contribution to GDP in 2022.
  • India was ranked 54th out of 117 countries in Global Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 of World Economic Forum.

 

Significance of Indian Tourism Sector

  • Economic benefits: Employment generation, and increase in foreign exchange earnings.
  • Tourism sector projected to create 53 million jobs by 2029.
  • Social benefits: Developing understanding and respect for each other’s culture, enhanced quality of life due to improved infrastructure, etc.
  • Cultural benefits: Revives cultural diversity, intangible heritage of country etc.

 

Growth Drivers for Tourism in India

  • Ease of travel due to facilities like e-Tourist Visa.
  • Rise in disposable income of middle class. This segment is expected to triple by 2026.
  • Increased Medical Tourism as India provides affordable treatment, quality healthcare infrastructure and highly-skilled doctors at low cost.

 

Concerns related to Indian Tourism Sector

  • Ecological destruction and disturbance. 
  • Poor infrastructure, accessibility and safety issues.
  • Lack of trained and skilled manpower.

Initiatives taken to promote Tourism Sector

  • Swadesh Darshan 2.0 to develop sustainable tourism destinations, following a destination & tourism-centric approach.
  • National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme to safeguard India's ancient civilizational heritage.
  • Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Program to train professional tourist guides through a digital learning platform.
  • Dekho Apna Desh initiative to promote domestic tourism.
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