Exploring Indian tourism: a comprehensive analysis of policy, role, challenges, and key dtakeholders

Abstract

Tourism in India plays a significant role in the country's economy and cultural heritage. This research paper comprehensively reviews the Indian tourism policy, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The emerging policy paradigm aims to enhance inter-governmental and public-private sector collaboration and improve the capacity for participatory governance and strategic planning at the local and regional levels. Governments and development organizations worldwide favor tourism as an economic instrument for local development. However, the concept of a region can be complex, as regions often evolve based on changing conditions. Various state institutions have the power to influence how tourism is utilized as a catalyst for regional development. These institutions include the central government, administrative departments, the courts and judiciary, enforcement agencies, other levels of government, government business enterprises, regulatory and assistance authorities, and a range of semi- state organizations. The central government also intends to recognize the positive impact of
tourism on society and economic development.