(a) the percentage of people employed in tourism sector in the country;
(b) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to generate more
employment in tourism sector during the Tenth Five Year Plan;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the percentage of India`s share in international tourism targeted to be achieved by
the end of Tenth Five Year Plan;
(e) whether the target fixed for the current year has been achieved; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a): As per the estimates prepared by the World Travel & Tourism Council, India`s travel
& tourism economy employs 5.6% of the total employment in the country.
(b) and (c): During the 10th Five Year Plan 2002-07, the Ministry of Tourism is
implementing the following broad schemes for development of tourism infrastructure,
etc., which are likely to generate more employment:
(i) Product/Infrastructure and Destination Development.
(ii) Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits.
(iii) Assistance for Large Revenue Generating Projects.