Tourism Industry" in India has grown substantially over the last three decades. Support the statementb with reasons
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In 2010, 5.78 million foreign tourists visited India.
More than 15 million people are directly engaged in the tourism industry.
Tourism promotes national integration.
It provides support to local handicraft and cultural pursuits.
Tourism also helps in the development of international understanding about our culture and heritage.
There is a vast potential for development of tarism in all parts of the country.
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(a) Over 2.6 million people visit India every year as tourists.
(b) It contributes to ? 21,825/- crores as foreign exchange.
(c) More than 15 million people are directly engaged in tourism industry.
(d) Foreign tourists visit India for heritage tourism, medical, economic, culture, business, adventure tourism, etc.
(e) It has made access easier in the North-eastern states and interior parts of Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal.
(f) It is suitable for sending valuable goods, life saving drugs, perishable commodities, mails etc. to distant places within a short time.
(g) It plays an important role for the defence of the country.
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