TOURISM'S ECONOMIC FOOTPRINTS IN INDIA: SYNCHRONIZING GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO ENCOURAGE INDUSTRY GROWTH

This study dives into the intricate interactions between tourism, economic development, and government activities, providing a thorough examination of the various dynamics that define the Indian tourism environment. The main goals are to identify the economic footprints that tourism leaves behind and to comprehend the complex role that the government plays as an essential enabler in guiding market-driven improvements in the sector. The research attempts to offer a detailed knowledge of the potential and problems inherent in the pursuit of sustainable and economically significant tourist expansion through the examination of case studies and regional analyses. However, For regression analysis study period consistes of 2013-2022.The study concludes that FEE and FTA is significantly affecting to GDP contribution of Tourism while FTA & FEE is not significantly affecting to total GDP of country. Economists and tourism companies can be benefited with this comparison and prediction.Policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers are expected to find great significance in the research findings, which provide a basis for well-informed decision-making and strategic planning in the dynamic environment of India’s thriving tourist sector.