Write a short note on how tourism as a trade has flourished in India.
The tourism as a trade has flourished in India as mentioned below : There has been increase of 23.5 per cent during the year 2004 as against the year 2003 and contributed ? 21,828 crore of foreign exchange. Over 2.6 million foreign tourists visit India every year. Over 15 million people are directly employed in the tourism industry in the country. It promotes national integration because people from India also go from one place to another place. It helps- in the development of international understanding. Foreign tourists are attracted by Indian culture and traditions. It supports local handicrafts and cultural pursuits because tourists purchase many products during their visits. Foreign tourists visit India for visiting places of heritage or to have adventure in hilly region or to have business with India. Rajasthan, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and temple towns of south India have attracted many tourists from all over the world.
