Indian tourism sector to contribute $56 billion forex to GDP: Prashant Ranjan
Underlining various steps being taken by the government to promote the tourism and hospitality sector, Prashant Ranjan, Director, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has said that at the Global Tourism Investor’s Summit, India will be showcasing opportunities for investment and trade in various segments of tourism such as theme parks, adventure tourism, and wellness tourism.
Ranjan further noted that the Government of India has a vision of $56 billion forex, creating around 140 million jobs in tourism by 2030 through inclusive growth and are particularly focusing on cruise tourism, ecotourism and adventure tourism. He mentioned that the Indian government has been investing in infrastructure and are now introducing the scheme called Swadesh Darshan 2.0 which will focus on sustainable and responsible development of tourist destinations.
Meanwhile, under the aegis of India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India shall be organizing the country's first Global Tourism Summit in New Delhi from April 10-12, 2023, where all G-20 member countries will be invited to participate.
