The document summarizes tourism's role in the Indian economy. It notes that tourism contributes substantially to India's GDP and employment. The number of foreign tourists visiting India grew 24% in 2004 to over 3 million. Tourism is linked to many other industries like transportation, real estate, and handicrafts. While tourism benefits the economy, some money spent on tourism "leaks" out of India when the country imports goods or foreign investors are involved. The government is taking steps to promote tourism through improved infrastructure and marketing.

1. Tourism Industry & Indian Economy

10. Leakages Though the tourism industry is booming and helping both Indian and world economies to grow, there are a few downsides to this industry. A huge seasonal employment exists in this sector. This seasonal employment is mainly in developing countries where tourism industry is not much developed. In these countries for a few months the tourism is low and comparatively fewer workforces are required. Here the jobs are also under paid when compared to the similar jobs in developed countries and are in unsociable hours.

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