‘India a favourite global tourism destination’

New Delhi, Sep 27: At a separate event in New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasised the transformative power of tourism in India’s future during his speech at the World Tourism Day celebrations held at Vigyan Bhawan.

“India, that is Bharat, is now a favourite global tourism destination,” Dhankhar said, highlighting the country’s rich spiritual, cultural, and historical heritage. “From the land of spirituality, sublimity, and 5,000 years of civilizational ethos, tourists can experience all seasons, all year round,” he added.

The Vice-President spoke about the crucial role tourism plays in driving economic growth and fostering global peace. “Tourism contributes massively to peace. The entire world is yearning for peace, and any conflict anywhere disrupts economies and supply chains,” he remarked.

Dhankhar also stressed that tourism would play a pivotal role in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, noting that the sector has the potential to fuel economic growth, cultural exchange, and greater international connectivity.