India's Rise in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Ranking | India ranked 39th out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, up from 54th in 2021. |
| Key Drivers | - Medical Tourism: Emergence as a global hub for affordable medical tourism.- Infrastructure Development: 500 new air routes, 150 new airports, and high-speed trains like Vande Bharat.- Government Schemes: Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and Assistance to Central Agencies. |
| Government Initiatives | - Swadesh Darshan: Development of theme-based tourist circuits.- PRASHAD: Pilgrimage rejuvenation and spiritual heritage augmentation.- Advantage Healthcare India portal for international medical tourism. |
| Cultural Heritage | - 43 World Heritage Sites.- 56 potential World Heritage Sites.- Over 3,500 monuments of national importance. |
| Infrastructure | - 1,50,000 km road network.- Construction of 150 new airports.- Introduction of high-speed trains like Vande Bharat. |