PM Modi wants to promote innovation for domestic tourism

Addressing the inauguration of India’s first full-fledged international cruise terminal in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged Indian startups to innovate for the tourism sector in the post-pandemic world. Owing to the pandemic, there was a 75% year-on-year dip in foreign tourists in India.
“Since the global pandemic has affected international travel, people are going to nearby places. This is a great opportunity for us. On one hand, this means added livelihood to those in the local to
urism industry. On the other hand, it makes the connect between our youth and our culture stronger. There is so much to see, learn and discover. I urge our young start-up friends to think about innovative tourism-related products,” the PM said.