New Delhi/Dubai,( Niti Gopendra Bhatt }Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while addressing the “Year of Growth 2025-26” event organized by the ICAI Dubai Chapter, emphasized that tourism and culture are becoming gateways to India’s inclusive and sustainable development. Highlighting the sector’s impact, he mentioned that tourism not only contributes nearly 9% to India’s GDP but also provides employment to around 80 million people. It serves as a major driver for rural upliftment, women’s empowerment, and cultural preservation.
In his keynote address, Minister Shekhawat expressed pride in India’s G-20…
















