New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement in her Union Budget speech to develop 50 tourist destinations across the country will "give a new boost to tourism in India."

"For a long time, the tourism industry has been trying for infrastructure status in private investment, this permit has been given to 50 iconic destinations, and the vision to develop them globally will give a new boost to tourism in India...", he told ANI

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday outlined ambitious plans to elevate India's tourism sector, with a focus on developing the country's top 50 tourist destinations.

The government will develop 50 tourist destin...