India is now ranked 39th among 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Improvement in Rank: India’s rank improved from 54th in 2021 to 39th in 2024. Due to a revision in the WEF’s methodology, India’s 2021 rank was adjusted to 38th place.
Government Schemes: The Ministry of Tourism, through schemes like Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development, provides financial assistance for developing tourism infrastructure.
Medical Value Travel (MVT) Portal: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Advantage Healthcare India portal, a one-stop portal for those seeking medical treatment in India from abroad.
Affordable Medical Tourism: President Droupadi Murmu highlighted that India is emerging as a major center for affordable medical tourism, with doctors playing a significant role.
Cultural Heritage: India boasts 5,000 years of civilizational history, 43 World Heritage Sites, 56 potential World Heritage Sites, and around 3,500 monuments of national importance, demonstrating its cultural strength.
Q.: What is India’s rank in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report?
a) 38th
b) 39th
c) 54th
d) 55th
Ans: b) 39th
India is now ranked 39th among 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
