Projects to elevate port connectivity, tourism infrastructure and amenities will be undertaken on India’s islands, including Lakshadweep, as per the budget. Image: Shutterstock
Amid an India-Maldives row that resulted in an increased interest in Lakshadweep holidays, and a rise in spiritual travel inquiries with the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the government has charted out a plan to develop and boost domestic tourism within the country.
“The success of organising G20 meetings in 60 places presented diversity of India to a global audience,” Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman said, while presenting the Interim Budget for 2024. “Our economic strength has made the country an attractive destination for business and conference tourism. Our middle class also now aspires to travel and explore. Tourism, including spiritual tourism, has tremendous opportunities for local entrepreneurship.”
Sitharaman says that states will be…
