What is Answerbag?

Ask questions and share your knowledge with the world here on Answerbag. Get the best answers where there are no duplicate questions and questions are always open - our community of over 1,142,000 will find your answer!

Join For Free!
 

The Role of Tourism in India

Thursday, October 01, 2009
Related Tags: tourism | india | country | medical | development
 

Instructions

National Economy

  • Step 1:
    The Ministry of Tourism in India reported in 2007 that tourism contributed 6.23 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Tourism was also responsible for 8.78 percent of the country's total employment. This translated to roughly 53 million jobs and recorded earnings of approximately $10.73 billion. These positive numbers contributed to a growth rate of 24.3 percent compared to previous years.

Sector Development

  • Step 1:
    India's booming tourism industry benefits specific sectors. Traditional crafts are being developed and promoted by the government because crafts are a key component of India's tourism. Artisans, who usually are from rural areas, get to distribute their crafts to a bigger market, hopefully fueling growth in the rural communities to which they belong. Another aspect of tourism is India's flora and fauna. The aim is better organization and administration of India's nature and wildlife sanctuaries. This bodes well for the country's efforts at sustainable development of ecological resources.

Medical Tourism

  • Step 1:
    The country's medical and health care community is another beneficiary of tourism. People from all over the world have discovered they can get the same quality of medical services in India at a lower cost than in other countries. Medical care in India costs 1/10 of what it is in the U.S. or UK, and the quality of service is similar. Tourists also go to India to learn about or benefit from alternative medicine. Non-Western healing techniques are still actively practiced in the country.

Campaign

  • Step 1:
    The catch phrase of India's tourism campaign is 'Incredible India." Besides the typical heritage sites from India's past, the campaign defines other niche markets. Rural tourism focuses on the rich culture to be found in the villages. Nature tourism centers on the country's wildlife and nature preserves. Wellness tourism promotes the various medical and healing systems that are practiced in the country. Adventure tourism pushes for development of outdoor recreational activities.

Future Improvements

  • Step 1:
    As the industry grows, the Ministry of Tourism and its partners plan to explore other niche markets that can be developed. Efforts also are focusing on infrastructure development. Investments are funneled to road, airport and seaport construction and improvement. The hospitality sector and manpower training are also key targets for development.

Resources


The Role of Tourism in India Provided by eHow.com
Related Content
India Tourism Developmental Plans
India is an international tourism destination due to it's rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture and diverse physical geography. The Ministry of Tourism's 2008-2009 Annual Report outlines...
Problems With Tourism in India
The Indian government's "Incredible India" tourism campaign and the information technology growth in India have been attracting millions of foreign tourists and business tourists to India. Medical...
Promotion of Tourism in India
In the past decade, tourism has become one of India's fastest growing markets, contributing to millions of service industry jobs. The Ministry of Tourism launched the Incredible India campaign in...
How to Improve Tourism in India
India is a beautiful and exotic country with colorful traditions and centuries of history. However, the country can be difficult to maneuver for a tourist visiting India. Much of India's...
Development of Tourism in Nepal
Nepal is an adventure tourist's heaven for cultural and environmental enrichment. The development of tourism in this remote mountain country has not always been a success; however, today it is...