New Delhi, May 5 -- :India's meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) Industry is set to be a major economic driver, generating high-quality jobs, the government said on Monday. Speaking at an event in Jaipur, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the MICE industry is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse, fuelled by robust economic growth, world-class infrastructure, and strong government backing.

"States are unlocking tourism opportunities in their own unique ways - and now, it's time for India to position itself firmly on the global MICE map," the minister told the gathering. With iconic venues like Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi and Jio World Centre, and with special focus on MICE, "we aim to elevate a...