In a significant address to the Joint Sitting of the Two Houses of Parliament, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, emphasised the growing global interest in heritage tourism in India. The President highlighted key achievements and initiatives taken by the Government of India over the past decade to boost the tourism sector, pilgrimage destinations, and historical sites across the nation.
Murmu noted that tourism, a major employment provider, has witnessed unprecedented growth in the last 10 years. Both domestic and foreign tourist numbers have surged, attributing the increase to India’s rising global stature. She credited improved connectivity, the construction of airports, and the country’s expanding recognition for this positive trend.
The President highlighted the North East as a region experiencing record-breaking tourist arrivals, with heightened excitement surrounding the Andaman-Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. She emphasised the government’s focus on…































