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Home<\/a> \u00bb TRAVEL NEWS<\/a> \u00bb India Targets Tourism to Contribute 10% to the National Economy by 2047, Highlighting its New Ambitious Growth Plans and Push for Investment <\/p>\n

Saturday, July 19, 2025<\/p>\n

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May 20:, 2025: The government of India<\/a> has set an ambitious goal to raise tourism\u2019s share of the economy to 10% by 2047, in line with international benchmarks, according to the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.<\/p>\n

Ambitious Economic Goals<\/p>\n

Currently, tourism accounts for about 5-6% of India\u2019s economy. \u201cIf I go by my own assessment that India, even in times of downturn, shows an annual growth rate of over six per cent\u2026 post-COVID-19, India is all poised to grow at 10 per cent in the coming times\u2026 \u201cI am hopeful and positive about the economy for the next 10 to 15 years,\u201d Shekhawat said while addressing the CII YiFi Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 about the projected future trend. He estimated that India\u2019s economy, which currently is around $4 trillion, could grow to almost $32 trillion by 2047. This 10% tourism contribution would bring India\u2019s sector in line with global standards \u2013 It would also increase India\u2019s global economic relevance.<\/p>\n

Projected Sector Growth<\/p>\n

The minister noted that the tourism industry is anticipated to grow at an impressive CAGR of 24% in India. This projected expansion also illustrates the sector\u2019s potential of playing a major role in economic growth as well as job generation that affects a range of interconnected sectors including hospitality, transportation, entertainment, and retail.<\/p>\n

Infrastructure and Tourism Development<\/p>\n

Recalling earlier impediments to tourism such as lack of infrastructure, Shekhawat pointed to vast improvements under the Modi government. Recent infrastructure developments concerning airports, roads, rails and technology have largely improved for accessibility and standards of hospitality. These developments will bring India into the global tourism league and provide capacity to host increased numbers of foreign tourists.<\/p>\n

Comparative International Performance<\/p>\n

The Minister also accepted that India\u2019s international tourist arrivals were very low relatively at around one crore per annum, as against popular tourist destinations of the world such as Thailand (4 crore), Switzerland (3 crore) and Dubai (2.5 crore). But he stressed India\u2019s special advantage, the huge domestic potential for tourism and unparalleled charm in spiritual and cultural sector. Believing that India is capable of growing its international numbers very quickly with targeted marketing and well-planned promotional campaigns, he says, \u201cThere is a lot that we can bring to the table\u201d.<\/p>\n

Emphasis on Sustainable Tourism<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mantra of sustainable growth should be the country\u2019s mission\u2026. There is a need to strike a balance between expansion of sectors and environmental accountability,\u201d Shekhawat said. India\u2019s thrust on tourism should keep sustainable practices in forefront: PM\u093f\u0902\u092a\u092e\u0903Prime Minister said that sustainable practices should be kept in mind as India speeds up on the tourism front. The government has got in the works broad strategy for clean, green and bio-friendly tourism excercises wihch will also bring in conservation and exploitation of renewable energy and waste management in areas of tourist interests.<\/p>\n

Cultural Diversity as a Tourism Attraction<\/p>\n

IANS Each Indian state has its own distinct culture, traditions, festivals, foods, and places of interest, and have attractions one can find nowhere else in the world. This diversity formed the fundamentals of India\u2019s tourism strategy, Minister Shekhawat said, for improving the overall experience, apart from providing economic value to the regions. The plans include elaborate cultural festivals, heritage conservation initiatives and publicity strategies focusing on India\u2019s rich historical and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Employment and Skill Development<\/p>\n

Shekhawat emphasized the role of tourism as a powerful generator of jobs and called for trained human resources for the tourism industry. They also want to develop specialized training centers that would provide courses in hospitality management, multilingual tour guidance, heritage conservation, and customer service excellence. This effort is intended to improve employability, especially among youth, women and rural areas.<\/p>\n

Digital Transformation in Tourism<\/p>\n

Minister Shekhawat highlighted digital transformation as an important element for efficient tourism management and customer satisfaction. Digital drive There will be integrated e-booking systems, virtual experiences of India\u2019s tourist spots and intelligent and real-time suggestions, online grievance redressal mechanisms. The digital transformation is designed to make India a tech-forward, tourist-friendly destination.<\/p>\n

Strategic Future Outlook<\/p>\n

The administration has a strategic roadmap focused on infrastructure, sustainability, employment creation, cultural promotion and digitalization. By capitalising on India\u2019s cultural and spiritual assets \u2014 the country\u2019s biggest pulls for tourists \u2014 and investing smartly in new age infrastructure, the goal is not just to accommodate but surpass the forecasted growth of tourism. The gains to the Indian economy would be far-reaching and provide a strong impetus to the overall prospects of India through the promotion of brand India as an international tourism destination.<\/p>\n

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