New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget for 2025-26 in Parliament on Saturday, with a special emphasis on tourism as a driver of employment-led growth.
The Minister outlined a comprehensive set of measures aimed at transforming India's tourism sector, which is set to create millions of jobs in the coming years.
Sitharaman highlighted key initiatives, including intensive skill-development programmes for youth in hospitality management. She also introduced MUDRA loans for homestays and outlined plans to improve ease of travel and connectivity to tourist destinations. Further, the Budget proposes the introduction of streamlined e-visa facilities and performance-linked incentives for states...