‘India on track to be a top-10 tourist spot’: Union tourism and culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Union Tourism and Culture Minister, predicts India will rank among the top 10 global tourism destinations within five years. The tourism sector’s contribution to India’s economy is expected to rise significantly. The government is pushing for public-private partnerships, emphasizing Buddhist and domestic tourism. India’s infrastructure growth has spurred increased interest in its tourist destinations post-Covid-19 pandemic.