Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Honorable Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Government of India, formally unveiled the USISPF report “State of Tourism in India 2026,” and presented the first copy to the Vice President. The report outlines a forward-looking roadmap for sustainable growth, digital transformation, investment expansion, and global positioning of India’s tourism sector. Minister Shekhawat emphasized tourism’s role as a powerful vehicle for cultural understanding and global connection, and underscored India’s unique civilisational depth and experiential richness.





