Turrisum in India for class 10
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Tourism in India
Tourism is one of the fastest growing
industries of the world. It plays a vital role
in the economic development of a country.
India is one of the popular tourist
destinations in Asia. Bounded by the
Himalayan ranges in the north and
surrounded, on three sides by water , India
offers a wide array of places to see and
things to do. The enchanting backwaters,
hill stations and landscapes make India a
beautiful country. They attract tourists
from all over the world.
Tourism is the second largest foreign
exchange earner in India. The tourism
industry employs a large number of people
both skilled and unskilled. Tourism is the
largest service industry in India with a
contribution of 6.23 percent of the national
GDP and 8,78 percent of the total
employment in India. Hotels, travel
agencies, transport including airlines
benefit a lot from this industry. Tourism
promotes national integration and
international understanding. It generates
foreign exchange. It promotes cultural
activities.
India has a composite culture. There is a
harmonious blend of art , religion and
philosophy. Though India has been
subjected to a series of invasions, she has
retained her originality even after
absorbing the best of the external
influences. Religious like Christianity ,
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism , Jainism ,
Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, etc. have co
existed in India. India has fascinated
people from all over the world with her
secularism and her culture.
The diverse geographical locales of India
delight the tourists. The monuments,
museums, forts, sanctuaries , places of
religious interest, palaces, etc. offer a treat
to the eyes. Every region is identified with
its handicrafts ,fairs, folk dances , music
and its people.
Some of the places that attract a huge
number of tourists are Agra, Jaipur jhansi ,
hyderabad, Nalanda, Mysore, Delhi ,
Mahabaleshwar , A urangabad , etc.
Haridwar , Ujjain , Shirdi , V aransi , A
llahabad , puri , Jammu , B adrinath etc.
are famous hill resorts.
The Tourism Advisory Board recommends
measures for promotion of tourist traffic in
India. It reviews the tourist trends and
suggests appropriate measures. Some of
the palaces havelis and castles have been
converted into heritage hotels. In these
hotels the tourists get to experience the
exotic lifestyle of a bygone era. The exotic
train Palace on Wheels which travels
through Rajasthan attracts a lot of foreign
tourists. The Indian Tourism Development
corporation organises entertainment
programmes like folk dances and songs
and provides shopping facilities. Today
many private companies like Sita Travels,
Club Mahindra , etc. arrange domestic as
well as foreign tours.
With the growth of the urban professional
middle class, tourism n India is
flourishing. Many states have taken
necessary steps to promote tourism. Goa
promotes water sports like sailing scuba
diving and rafting. Kashmir offers the
pleasure of winter sports like skiing and
mountaineering.
In2005 the Indian Tourism Development
Corporation started a campaign called
Incredible India to encourage tourism in
India. The slogan of this campaign is
Athithi Devoh Bhaboh. For a better growth
the department divided different places in
different sections like spiritual tourism spa
tourism eco tourism and adventure
tourism.
India’s performance in tourism sector has
been quite impressive. During the period
2002 to 2009 India witnessed an increase
in the Foreign Tourist Arrivals from 2.38
million to 5.11 million resulting in the
average annual increase of about 11.5
percent. Domestic tourism has also got a
big boost. The number of domestic tourist
visits increased from 270 million in 2002 to
650 million in 2009 with an average annual
growth rate of 13.4 percent.
India has a growing medical tourism
sector. With an increasing number of
foreign patients flocking to India for
treatment, our country has become an
attractive destination for medical tourism.
Things have now started looking bright for
the tourism industry.
On the negative side tourism may damage
environment. In order to accommodate
large number of tourists, sprawling resorts
are built. The indiscriminate construction
destroys local architectural styles and
ecological balance. Arrangements as
desired by tourists are provided in order to
satisfy them.
The Indian tourism industry has been hit
by pollution. The effluents emitted by the
Mathura Refinery has led to the
discolourization of the Taj Mahal is Agra.
The condition of many of our monuments
is deteriorating due to the negligence of
the authorities concerned.
Terrorism now a days has become a
global problem. Our country is also not an
exception. The terrorist attacks agitations
and separatist movements hinder the
growth of tourism. Kashmir is the paradise
for domestic and international tourists. The
Skirmishes in this valley hamper the
growth of tourism which is very important
for the economy of the state.
Tourism is one of the fastest growing
industries of the world. It plays a vital role
in the economic development of a country.
India is one of the popular tourist
destinations in Asia. Bounded by the
Himalayan ranges in the north and
surrounded, on three sides by water , India
offers a wide array of places to see and
things to do. The enchanting backwaters,
hill stations and landscapes make India a
beautiful country. They attract tourists
from all over the world.
Tourism is the second largest foreign
exchange earner in India. The tourism
industry employs a large number of people
both skilled and unskilled. Tourism is the
largest service industry in India with a
contribution of 6.23 percent of the national
GDP and 8,78 percent of the total
employment in India. Hotels, travel
agencies, transport including airlines
benefit a lot from this industry. Tourism
promotes national integration and
international understanding. It generates
foreign exchange. It promotes cultural
activities.
India has a composite culture. There is a
harmonious blend of art , religion and
philosophy. Though India has been
subjected to a series of invasions, she has
retained her originality even after
absorbing the best of the external
influences. Religious like Christianity ,
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism , Jainism ,
Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, etc. have co
existed in India. India has fascinated
people from all over the world with her
secularism and her culture.
The diverse geographical locales of India
delight the tourists. The monuments,
museums, forts, sanctuaries , places of
religious interest, palaces, etc. offer a treat
to the eyes. Every region is identified with
its handicrafts ,fairs, folk dances , music
and its people.
Some of the places that attract a huge
number of tourists are Agra, Jaipur jhansi ,
hyderabad, Nalanda, Mysore, Delhi ,
Mahabaleshwar , A urangabad , etc.
Haridwar , Ujjain , Shirdi , V aransi , A
llahabad , puri , Jammu , B adrinath etc.
are famous hill resorts.
The Tourism Advisory Board recommends
measures for promotion of tourist traffic in
India. It reviews the tourist trends and
suggests appropriate measures. Some of
the palaces havelis and castles have been
converted into heritage hotels. In these
hotels the tourists get to experience the
exotic lifestyle of a bygone era. The exotic
train Palace on Wheels which travels
through Rajasthan attracts a lot of foreign
tourists. The Indian Tourism Development
corporation organises entertainment
programmes like folk dances and songs
and provides shopping facilities. Today
many private companies like Sita Travels,
Club Mahindra , etc. arrange domestic as
well as foreign tours.
With the growth of the urban professional
middle class, tourism n India is
flourishing. Many states have taken
necessary steps to promote tourism. Goa
promotes water sports like sailing scuba
diving and rafting. Kashmir offers the
pleasure of winter sports like skiing and
mountaineering.
In2005 the Indian Tourism Development
Corporation started a campaign called
Incredible India to encourage tourism in
India. The slogan of this campaign is
Athithi Devoh Bhaboh. For a better growth
the department divided different places in
different sections like spiritual tourism spa
tourism eco tourism and adventure
tourism.
India’s performance in tourism sector has
been quite impressive. During the period
2002 to 2009 India witnessed an increase
in the Foreign Tourist Arrivals from 2.38
million to 5.11 million resulting in the
average annual increase of about 11.5
percent. Domestic tourism has also got a
big boost. The number of domestic tourist
visits increased from 270 million in 2002 to
650 million in 2009 with an average annual
growth rate of 13.4 percent.
India has a growing medical tourism
sector. With an increasing number of
foreign patients flocking to India for
treatment, our country has become an
attractive destination for medical tourism.
Things have now started looking bright for
the tourism industry.
On the negative side tourism may damage
environment. In order to accommodate
large number of tourists, sprawling resorts
are built. The indiscriminate construction
destroys local architectural styles and
ecological balance. Arrangements as
desired by tourists are provided in order to
satisfy them.
The Indian tourism industry has been hit
by pollution. The effluents emitted by the
Mathura Refinery has led to the
discolourization of the Taj Mahal is Agra.
The condition of many of our monuments
is deteriorating due to the negligence of
the authorities concerned.
Terrorism now a days has become a
global problem. Our country is also not an
exception. The terrorist attacks agitations
and separatist movements hinder the
growth of tourism. Kashmir is the paradise
for domestic and international tourists. The
Skirmishes in this valley hamper the
growth of tourism which is very important
for the economy of the state.
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Tourism in India is important for the country's economy and is growing rapidly. The World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated ₹16.91 lakh crore (US$240 billion) or 9.2% of India's GDP in 2018 and supported 42.673 million jobs, 8.1% of its total employment.
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