Published on : Tuesday, February 19, 2019
To quote the minister, “Today, India is the largest employer in the world in tourism sector.
Most of those who get employed are poor.”
The minister stressed the fact that around 8.21 crore people in India are employed in the sector.
The eco tourism circuit aims to protect the flora and fauna of Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts including places like Gavi and Peerumedu. This also includes development of roads, facilities for tourists, and footpaths among others.