Eco-Tourism in India - Present Status, Key Challenges and Future Prospects

Abstract

Tourism has emerged as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing economic sectors. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, tourism contributes approximately 10.4% to global GDP and supports one in every ten jobs worldwide. In India, tourism's contribution to GDP has been steadily increasing, reaching around 6.8% in 2019, with projections indicating continued growth in the coming decades.