With the budgetary allocation of Rs 2,026.77 crore for 2021-22, it would be difficult for the ministry to even run activities related to the Swadesh Darshan scheme, the PRASHAD scheme and others to realise the vision of increasing tourism sector’s contribution to India’s GDP to Rs 8.50 lakh crore, the panel led by BJP leader T G Venkatesh noted.
“The committee also notes that though this year’s allocation is 62% higher than the RE 2020-21 allocation of Rs 1,260 crore, it leaves a…