NewzVille Desk
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 today with a focus on “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”. The event brought together distinguished stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society, reaffirming India’s commitment toward fostering cultural exchange, driving economic growth, and advancing sustainable practices in tourism.
Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Tourism, Petroleum & Natural Gas, presided over the event with the graciuous presence of Suman Bery, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog as Chief Guest.
Reflecting the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) theme, the event highlighted tourism’s role in sustainable transformation and its significance in India’s journey towards “Viksit Bharat 2047”.
Suresh Gopi emphasized India’s sustained efforts to embed sustainability throughout its initiatives highlighting schemes such as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD, promoting eco-friendly accommodations, rural and village tourism, and technological advancement through revamped online platforms.
Addressing the gathering, Bery said: Tourism is not just about leisure; it is a powerful instrument for economic transformation, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion. Globally, it has shown by various countries that, how sustainable tourism can preserve biodiversity while generating livelihoods. India has the same potential, but we must embed sustainability at the core of our strategy, not at the margins. To unlock this potential, we need convergence: transport, urban development, digital technology, and infrastructure must work hand in hand.
