Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the government is working to increase the budget for projects related to culture and tourism, including the proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum. Addressing the 98th Annual General Meeting of Industry chamber FICCI in New Delhi today, Mr. Shekhawat said, after last year announcement to develop 50 iconic tourist destinations to global standards, the Finance Ministry has also been asked to increase the budget for tourism.

 

He also laid down the vision and blueprint of the government to increase the share of the tourism sector in the coming years. The Minister said, tourism will contribute to more than 10 per cent of the GDP and be a major growth driver. He said, India needs private investment to reimagine hospitality models, develop innovative experiential tourism products, establish globally benchmarked service excellence and build strong community linkages. Mr Shekhawat said, the government has created an enabling environment and now it is the industry’s moment to lead, shape, and elevate country’s tourism brand globally.