Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Emerges as Global Tourism Hub with Stronger Infrastructure
India is becoming a big tourist spot because it has built new roads, trains, and airports.
The government finished almost all of its big tourism projects called Swadesh Darshan.
In 2025, tourists from other countries brought in about $31.7 billion.
In 2024, 2.9 billion people visited India, more than before the pandemic.
The tourism industry helped the country earn a lot of money and gave jobs to about 84.6 million people.
New plans like Vande Bharat trains and more airports are making travel easier for everyone.
India completed 75 of 76 Swadesh Darshan projects, boosting destination infrastructure.
International tourism receipts reached nearly $31.7 billion in 2025.
Domestic tourist visits hit 2.9 billion in 2024, surpassing pre‑pandemic levels.
The sector contributed Rs 15.73 lakh crore to GDP in FY24, supporting 84.6 million jobs.
New connectivity initiatives include Vande Bharat trains, UDAN air routes, and Viksit UDAN aerodrome expansion.
- Who
- Indian government
- What
- announced tourism growth and infrastructure projects
- When
- Friday, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- to boost tourism and the economy
- International tourism receipts (2025)
- $31.7 billion
- Swadesh Darshan projects completed
- 75 of 76
- Domestic tourist visits (2024)
- 2.9 billion
- GDP contribution (FY24)
- Rs 15.73 lakh crore
- Jobs supported (2023-24)
- 84.6 million
- Viksit UDAN outlay
- Rs 28,840 crore