India takes 34th position in world tourism and travels competitive index

Monday, August 23, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled three projects connected to the Somnath temple and said that India moved up from the 65th position in the world tourism and travels competitive index to the 34th position from 2013 to 2019.

To quote PM Modi, “In the last seven years, many policy decisions have been taken for the development of tourism in the country. We have moved forward with the e-visa and visa on arrival. We have even reduced the Visa fees. We have exempted the GST on the tourism and hospitality sector, providing a boost to it. This will also help in reducing the Covid-19 effects.”

The PM said that various efforts are being made for the visiting tourists. “Tourists, when they visit, want adventure and want to get thrilled by it. Keeping this in mind, 120 mountain peaks have been opened up for trekking. Guides are being provided training through special programmes so that there are no inconveniences to the tourists. This will also provide job opportunities,” added the PM.

Development of pilgrim places is also on the agenda.

“We are reviving the glories of the past. The Ramayana Circuit is right in front of us. People are getting to know newer places associated with the Lord Ram. Today, we have that opportunity to experience that by visiting these places and knowing how Lord Ram is for everyone living across the entire country,” said the PM.

“We have identified 19 iconic tourist destinations in the country which are being developed. All these projects will provide a new energy in the tourism sector in the coming times. Through tourism, the country today is not only connecting the common man but is also itself moving forward,” added PM Modi.

On Friday, the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects in Somnath, Gujarat via video conferencing. The projects include the Somnath Promenade, Somnath Exhibition Centre and reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath.

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