03-Feb; Prime Minister Narendra Modi today stressed on the need to think out of the box and do long-term planning to give a new height to the tourism sector in the country.Addressing a post-budget webinar on boosting India’s tourism potential, Modi said, India’s tourism can be promoted as a coastal, beach, mangrove, Himalayan, adventure, wildlife, eco, heritage, and spiritual tourism. He added that provisions have been made in this year’s Union Budget to develop the tourist destination in a holistic manner.Speaking from the experience of working as the head of the government for more than 20 years, the Prime Minister emphasized that the desired results are achieved within the stipulated time when all stakeholders align themselves with any strategic decisions taken by the government. He expressed happiness at the suggestions received through the post-budget webinars that have been conducted so far.
