Integrating Tourism Policy with SDG Targets: A Framework for Inclusive Economic Growth by 2047

Author(s): Dr. Pratyush Mishra

Abstract:

This paper examines the strategic necessity for India to overhaul its national tourism policy, mandating structural alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' vision of inclusive economic growth by 2047. The current tourism policy, while focused on economic expansion, lacks rigorous frameworks for equitable value distribution, gender parity, and environmental conservation, thereby undermining several SDG targets. Through a critical synthesis of existing policy documents and projected economic trajectories, this research proposes a tripartite framework: Mandated Local Value Capture, Empowered 'Nari Shakti' Skill Development, and Green Governance. This framework introduces policy levers such as community-owned tourism concessions, a national 'Green Tax Rebate' system, and decentralized accountability mechanisms tied to measurable SDG indicators (e.g., carbon footprint reduction, local employment quotas). The analysis demonstrates that by adopting a holistic, SDG-centric approach, tourism can be transformed from a mere economic sector into a powerful engine for poverty eradication, gender equality, climate action, and good governance, ensuring the nation's journey to 2047 is both prosperous and profoundly equitable.

keywords:
Tourism Policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Inclusive Growth, Viksit Bharat 2047, Economic Transformation, Green Governance, Nari Shakti.

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