Government Role in Growth and Development of Indian Tourism Industry with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu Tourism

Abstract

India is at present one of the leading growth centers of tourism internationally. The value of tourism is well recognized in India, few policy prescriptions for the growth of healthy tourism have been developed. Tourism industry in India is becoming one of the powerful service industries in the new millennium. It is not only a significant contributor to GDP and foreign exchange reserve of the country but also it provides large employment. Tourism in Tamil Nadu has registered significant growth in the recent years. The study covered central Government and Tamil Nadu government who are acting vital role in developing tourism industry and assess the government’s role through five year plan and tourism policy, tourists’ arrivals and foreign exchange. The collected information has been complied, grouped and prepared the tables, charts and trend analysis also using the study.