Budget envisions plan to boost country’s top 50 tourist destinations in collaboration with states

New Delhi: The Union Budget has announced plans to elevate India’s tourism sector by focusing on the development of the country’s top 50 tourist destinations. The schemes will be implemented in a ‘Challenge Mode’ in collaboration with state governments, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The Finance Minister clarified that states will need to provide land for the construction of essential infrastructure.

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The government will promote home-stays by expanding Mudra loans. In addition, travel facilities to tourist spots will be improved.

The Finance Minister emphasised that India’s diverse heritage and cultural landmarks have great potential for economic growth.

e-Visa facilities and Visa fee concessions

There are also plans to improve medical tourism in India in collaboration with the private sector. Tourist visa norms will be simplified to encourage this sector, with Nirmala Sitharaman stating that the government will introduce efficient e-visa facilities and visa fee concessions for selected tourist groups to attract international visitors.

States that implement effective destination management, including tourism facilities and cleanliness, will be incentivised based on their performance, as mentioned by the Finance Minister in her Budget speech.

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