{"id":48678,"date":"2025-07-19T19:05:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T13:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=48678"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:22:14","slug":"tourism-economy-10-percent-share-rasie-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/19-07-2025\/tourism-economy-10-percent-share-rasie-government","title":{"rendered":"Government aims to raise share of tourism in economy to 10%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism has said that the government is committed to raising the contribution of tourism in the country\u2019s economy<strong> to 10% by 2047<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Tourism Sector: Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s tourism sector, rich in heritage, culture, and diversity, is emerging as a global favorite and a key driver of economic growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s economy is <strong>$4 trillion <\/strong>today, expected to <strong>reach $32 trillion by 2047<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourism contributes <strong>5\u20136% to India\u2019s economy currently.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The aim is for tourism to contribute <strong>10% of the economy by 2047<\/strong> \u2014 aligning with global benchmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India received <strong>1.8% of world tourism receipts<\/strong> and attained a<strong> rank of 14th <\/strong>worldwide in world tourism receipts during <strong>2023<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Projected Growth: <\/strong>Tourism sector expected to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiritual tourism: <\/strong>Every Indian state offers diverse and unique cultural experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability Focus: <\/strong>Emphasis on sustainable tourism development alongside growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Tourism offered in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bounded by the <strong>Himalayan ranges in the north<\/strong> and edged by a <strong>coastline<\/strong> surrounded by<strong> three seas, <\/strong>India has historical sites and royal cities, golden beaches, mountain retreats, rich cultures and festivities.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adventure tourism: <\/strong>This involves exploration of remote areas and exotic locales and engaging in various activities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For adventure tourism in India, tourists prefer to go trekking to places like Ladakh, Sikkim, and Himalayas.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiritual Tourism: <\/strong>The diversity of religions, cultures, and languages of India is unique and unparalleled supporting spirituality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beach Tourism: <\/strong>India\u2019s vast coastline and islands provides ample opportunities for tourism.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kerala, Goa, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep islands attract tourists in large numbers all around the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural tourism: <\/strong>India is known for its rich cultural heritage and an element of mysticism, which is why tourists come to India to experience it for themselves.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The various fairs and festivals that tourists can visit in India are the Pushkar fair (Rajasthan), Taj Mahotsav (Uttar Pradesh), and Suraj Kund mela (Haryana).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wildlife tourism: <\/strong>India has a rich forest cover which has exotic species of wildlife \u2013 some of which are even endangered and very rare. This has boosted wildlife tourism in India.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical tourism: <\/strong>Tourists from all over the world come to India to avail themselves of cost-effective but superior quality healthcare in terms of surgical procedures and general medical attention.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Deficiencies:<\/strong> Many tourist destinations in India suffer from inadequate infrastructure, including poor road conditions, insufficient public transportation, and inadequate facilities in popular tourist areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Degradation:<\/strong> Increased tourism lead to environmental problems such as pollution, overuse of natural resources, and damage to wildlife and ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of Standardization:<\/strong> There is a lack of standardized quality control across various services in the tourism sector, from hotels and restaurants to tour operators. This inconsistency affect the overall tourist experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonality: <\/strong>Many tourist destinations face seasonal fluctuations, with high tourist numbers during peak seasons and low numbers during off-seasons.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing and Promotion Challenges:<\/strong> Effective marketing strategies are often lacking, and there is a need for better promotion of lesser-known destinations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Sensitivity and Management:<\/strong> Managing cultural heritage responsibly while balancing tourism needs is challenging.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Initiatives\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhancing Connectivity and Investment: <\/strong>In the 2025 budget<strong>, <\/strong>the Finance Minister announced a landmark initiative to develop<strong> 50 top tourist destinations<\/strong> in partnership with states through a challenge mode.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This initiative aims to elevate tourism infrastructure, improve ease of travel, and strengthen connectivity to key sites.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swadesh Darshan Scheme: <\/strong>This scheme was launched to develop theme-based tourist circuits across the country.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It focuses on creating world-class infrastructure, including roads, amenities, and signage, to improve the tourist experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revitalizing Spiritual Tourism: <\/strong>Recognizing the deep cultural and spiritual significance of religious tourism, the government will prioritize the development of sites associated with pilgrimage and heritage.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)<\/strong> will continue to play a crucial role in enhancing infrastructure at major pilgrimage sites and heritage cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical Tourism: <\/strong>Medical tourism and the &#8220;Heal in India&#8221; initiative will be promoted in partnership with the private sector, enhancing India\u2019s position as a premier global healthcare destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atithi Devo Bhava Campaign:<\/strong> This initiative promotes hospitality and the cultural ethos of treating guests with utmost respect and care.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It includes training programs for service providers in the tourism sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa Reforms: <\/strong>The introduction of e-visa facilities for citizens of many countries has simplified the process for obtaining a visa to visit India. This move aims to attract more international tourists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for Sustainable Tourism:<\/strong> The government is promoting eco-friendly and sustainable tourism practices through various schemes and guidelines, including the promotion of responsible tourism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measures to Facilitate Employment-Led Growth in the 2025-26 Budget:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing MUDRA loans for homestays;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing performance-linked incentives to states for effective destination management including tourist amenities, cleanliness, and marketing efforts and;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>introducing streamlined e-visa facilities along with visa-fee waivers for certain tourist groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Government of India is committed to positioning the country as a global leader in tourism by <strong>enhancing infrastructure, boosting employment, and promoting diverse tourism segments<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The &#8220;Heal in India&#8221; initiative and Medical Value Travel sector underscore India\u2019s <strong>growing prominence as a premier healthcare destination.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a strong emphasis on \u2018Seva\u2019 and \u2018Atithi Devo Bhava,\u2019 India is set to redefine its tourism landscape and establish itself as a<strong> world-class destination.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/government-aims-to-raise-share-of-tourism-in-economy-to-10-union-minister-shekhawat-10135516\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism has said that the government is committed to raising the contribution of tourism in the country\u2019s economy to 10% by 2047.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>India\u2019s Tourism Sector: Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">India\u2019s tourism sector, rich in heritage, culture, and diversity, is emerging as a global favorite and a key driver of economic growth.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">India\u2019s economy is $4 trillion today, expected to reach $32 trillion by 2047.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Tourism contributes 5\u20136% to India\u2019s economy currently.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The aim is for tourism to contribute 10% of the economy by 2047 \u2014 aligning with global benchmarks.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/19-07-2025\/tourism-economy-10-percent-share-rasie-government\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read\u00a0More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48678"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48728,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48678\/revisions\/48728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}