As part of the Union Budget 2023, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a plethora of announcements for the travel and tourism sector.
She has spoken about boosting border tourism by uplifting infrastructure and other amenities.
Boost will be given to domestic tourism.
Selection of 50 tourist spots will happen through a 'challenge mode'.
The new destinations are aimed to promote both local and international tourism.
Sitharaman has said that the travel sector holds tremendous job and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Public-private partnership will be encouraged.
States will be encouraged to actively participate in boosting the sector.
Intersection of government programs will give way to new opportunities.
What do you think about these initiatives?