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Source: The post on Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 is based on the article “Tourism Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 was released.
About Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024
1. Published by: The World Economic Forum
2. India’s Position: India has secured the 39th position among 119 countries in the TTDI 2024.
3. Improved Areas for India: India has shown significant improvements in the following areas: Prioritisation of Travel & Tourism, Safety & Security and Health & Hygiene
4. Government of India’s Initiatives: The Indian government is promoting tourism as a means of social inclusion, employment generation, and economic growth. Tourism is seen as a key sector in driving India’s goal to become a developed nation by 2047.
5. Measures to Boost FTAs: Key initiatives to increase FTAs include promotion of adventure and niche tourism, simplification of e-visa availability, introduction of a 24×7 multilingual tourist helpline, launch of ‘Paryatan Didi’ and ‘Paryatan Mitra’ on World Tourism Day 2024 to ensure a hospitable tourist experience.
6. Government Initiatives: Several initiatives have been undertaken to promote domestic tourism, such as Dekho Apna Desh, PRASHAD Scheme, Vibrant Village Programme, SWADESH 2.0 and Regional Connectivity Scheme (Udaan).
UPSC Syllabus: Reports and Index
