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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, GoI, said, “The government has approved the initiative to develop tribal homestays under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. The intervention includes the development of 1000 homestays with support of up to ₹5 lakh per unit (for new construction), up to ₹3 lakh (renovation), and ₹5 lakh for village community requirements.”

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, Govt of India has said that including hospitality infrastructure investment for tourism in the infrastructure master list would increase the payback period manifold. The old notification, which says that investment for 3-star hotels in areas with less than 1 million population, will automatically come in the list, he added.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism, GoI, “India’s tourism story is evolving, we are no longer just a destination but a growing tourism market. With domestic trade and investment on rise, tourism will create a ripple effect. With projections to grow at 24% CAGR, India’s tourism is set for a transformative journey.”

During ITSA-Amity Regional Conference for Asia 2025, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism, Government of India, said, “We have launched a Green Leaf Rating system for tourist infrastructure, including hotels and homestays. This initiative introduces global star ratings, ranging from 1 to 5 stars, based on sustainability practices. Through this, government aims to incentivise eco-friendly measures, promoting responsible tourism for a greener future.”

Union Tourism Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, “The ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is expected to attract 30 lakh international visitors.” He added, “Initially, we had estimated around 15 lakh foreign visitors, which does not include non-resident Indians. However, looking at the response we have revised this to double our earlier estimate.”

Highlighting the tourism growth, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, GoI, said, “The govt is taking decisive steps to decongest bottlenecks and facilitate budget travellers. Our focus on integrating state tourism policies ensures a robust and unified approach to infrastructure development across India. In the past six months, I have witnessed tremendous efforts across states to harness tourism potential. Together, we must work collectively to elevate India’s tourism to new heights.”

Addressing 6th ITTA convention, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourisms, said, “The way tourism prospects, tourists and congestion are increasing in our country, and sustainability is going to be a challenge. We should start with mobility, I request you to request to your car drivers and make them flag bearers of sustainability.”

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism, urges the tourism industry to create a document on reinstating the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) in a new format. During Cll Tourism Summit he said, “I will discuss with the Finance Minister and PM on reinstating the incentive given on Forex earned by tour operators.”

Highlighting the efforts being made to make tourism an integral part of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism, Govt of India, said a total of 76.17 million jobs have been created in the tourism sector along with launching programs like Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi. Foreign exchange earnings are estimated to be $28.07 billion, marking a 42.53% increase compared to 2014.

Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism, South Africa met Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism, India, to explore opportunities for enhancing tourism between the two nations. Lille announced that the country has launched a new digital Entry Travel Agreement (ETA) system to simplify the visa process for Indians.