India’s tourism sector is growing rapidly, but can the country become one of the world’s leading tourism destinations? In an exclusive conversation with Indian Masterminds, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat explains the government’s plans to expand tourism, create employment and improve the experience of domestic and international travellers.
From better highways, airports and rail connectivity to 50 proposed new iconic tourist destinations, India is exploring new ways to unlock its tourism potential. The minister also discusses why foreign tourist arrivals have recovered differently from domestic tourism and how India plans to address rising travel costs, overcrowding and gaps in local civic infrastructure.
Key highlights of the interview:
– Why India’s tourism sector has grown over the past 12 years
– The government’s plan to develop 50 iconic tourist destinations
– How religious tourism is boosting local economies and employment
– Why foreign tourists may find competing destinations more affordable
– Plans to improve hotel infrastructure and attract private investment
– How homestays can promote tribal tourism and authentic local experiences
– The use of Artificial Intelligence in tourism planning, marketing and heritage digitisation
– How India aims to increase foreign tourist arrivals by 2047
– The government’s vision to raise tourism’s contribution to GDP and create more jobs
From religious destinations and wildlife tourism to wellness, medical and MICE tourism, India has enormous potential to offer diverse experiences to visitors from across the world.
Watch the full interview to understand India’s tourism roadmap, the opportunities ahead and the challenges that need to be addressed.
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