Tourism in India

Indian tourism and hospitality industry have emerged as one of the key drivers of growth among the services sector in India.

Tourism in India has significant potential considering the rich cultural and historical heritage, variety in ecology, terrains and places of natural beauty spread across the country.

Significance

• Tourism is an important source of foreign exchange in India similar to many other countries.
• In FY20, tourism sector in India accounted for 39 million jobs, which was 8.0 per cent of the total employment in the country. By 2029, it is expected to account for about 53 million jobs.
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