Tourism Sector
The travel & tourism sector in India accounted for 8 per cent of the total employment opportunities generated in the country in 2017, providing employment to around 41.6 million people during the same year.
- The number is expected to rise by 2 per cent annum to 52.3 million jobs by 2028.
- India moved up 6 places to 34th rank on world travel & tourism competitiveness index 2019 by World Bank.
Initiatives to Boost Tourism in India
- PRASAD: Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive Scheme launched in 2014-15 aims at integrated development of pilgrimage destinations in planned, prioritised and sustainable manner to provide ....