Mumbai, Sept. 13 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday highlighted the importance of tourism for India's economy, and said it provides jobs and increases government revenue.

Tharoor called for improved infrastructure, enhanced safety for women tourists, and the development of more mid-range hotels.

Speaking to the reporters at Skal India National Congress 2025, Shashi Tharoor said, "We have a lot of things to do. Tourism is very important. This gives employment to the people. It will increase revenue for the government. We need to improve our infrastructure."

Tharoor also stressed the need to change the global image of India as unsafe for women by deploying more women police officers in tourist areas.

"Our nation has an image that...