Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is set to participate in Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on cleanliness and reducing bureaucratic delays. The campaign will occur in two phases: a preparatory phase from September 15-30, 2025, and an implementation phase from October 2-31, 2025. Key actions include identifying cleanliness sites, managing space,
Paryatan Mitra
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a national responsible tourism initiative named Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi, aimed at training local service providers in various tourist destinations across India. The initiative focuses on enhancing awareness about tourism, cleanliness, safety, and sustainability, targeting marginalized communities and women. Since its rollout on August
Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism reported on the Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India over the past three years, showing a significant increase from 64.37 lakh in 2022 to a provisional 32.41 lakh in 2025 (Jan-April). Foreign Exchange Earnings from tourism also rose from ₹1,69,917 crore in
Adventure Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), has introduced Adventure Safety Guidelines aimed at creating a standardized safety framework for the Adventure Tourism sector in India. These guidelines have been distributed to all States and Union Territories for implementation and updating of
Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a scheme providing central financial assistance to various hospitality and tourism institutes, including IHMs and FCIs, to enhance their capabilities. A total of Rs.30.41 crore was allocated for projects aimed at setting up and upgrading these institutes. The funding will be released
Foreign Tourist Arrivals
The Ministry of Tourism reported the statistics of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India and Indian Nationals' Departures (INDs) for the years 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024. FTAs showed a significant increase from 64,37,467 in 2022 to 99,51,722 in 2024, while INDs rose from 2,
Adventure Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India, has introduced Adventure Safety Guidelines aimed at enhancing safety in the adventure tourism sector across India. These guidelines have been distributed to all States and Union Territories for implementation, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to
PRASHAD
The Ministry of Tourism has launched the PRASHAD scheme to enhance tourism infrastructure at religious and heritage sites across India, sanctioning 54 projects in 28 states. The Swadesh Darshan scheme has also been revamped to promote sustainable tourism, with 76 projects approved for Rs. 5290.30 Crore and an additional
MICE Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) as a key segment of tourism in India. It has developed a National Strategy and Roadmap to enhance the MICE industry, providing financial assistance to state governments for infrastructure development. Various projects for convention centers across different states
Tourism Promotion
The Ministry of Tourism is actively promoting India's tourism destinations and products through its social media platforms. They collaborate with social media influencers to enhance public engagement and promote various tourism-related events and experiences. This initiative was highlighted by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh
MICE Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) as a crucial segment of tourism and has developed a National Strategy and Roadmap to promote its growth in India. Key pillars of this strategy include institutional support, developing an ecosystem for MICE, enhancing competitiveness, improving ease of
Swadesh Darshan 2.0
The Ministry of Tourism has revamped the Swadesh Darshan scheme into Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) to promote sustainable tourism in India. Initially launched in 2014-15, the scheme has sanctioned 76 projects worth ₹5290.30 Crore. Under the new SD2.0, 52 projects have been approved for ₹2108.87