Pushing the health sector to adopt green initiatives and practices help India in meeting the Sustainable Development Goal for climate action. Discuss (200 Words)
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IAS Parliament 3 years
KEY POINTS
· According to the World Travel and Tourism Council's Economic Impact Report, before the pandemic, the travel and tourism industry, directly and indirectly, accounted for 10.6 per cent of all jobs and 10.4 per cent of global GDP.
· The Covid-induced lockdown has wreaked havoc on India’s hotel industry. Every year, this sector in India brings in billions of dollars.
· Despite being one of the fastest-growing businesses, this industry is more susceptible to external and internal crises.
· Although the pandemic has brought the hospitality industry to an all-time low, the industry's ongoing efforts to introduce innovative techno-managerial interventions and new safety protocols bring some hope for recovery.
· Schemes such as free visitor visas for five lakh travellers, loan guarantee for Covid-affected sectors, LTC cash vouchers, besides incentives to travel and tourism stakeholders and registered tourist guides, have been rolled out.
· Experts advocate continuation of subsidies and loan moratorium for a few more months, besides robust financial assistance on liberal terms to meet operating expenditures.
· Destination Capital, a strategic advisory firm, has inked an agreement with the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO) to help revitalise the sector.
· Pushing the sector to adopt more green initiatives and practices would also assist India in meeting the Sustainable Development Goal for climate action.
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IAS Parliament 3 years
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