A Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Sustainable Tourism Development

Abstract These research papers examine a vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 with Sustainable Tourism Development, which aims to position India as a global leader in sustainable tourism, with the highest economic growth rates with environmental conservation and cultural preservation and community empowerment, and digital platforms (like Incredible India). To initiate in India, through the aims of sustainable tourism, to transform the nation into a global tourism hub with a USD 3 trillion tourism economy by 2047. India has one of the richest cultural heritages and historical monuments to enhance heritage tourism. India emerges as the world’s eighth-largest tourism economy in 2025. India’s tourism sector contributed 231. 6 billion in 2025, reflecting robust growth and strategic development in infrastructure, marketing, and service delivery. Eco-tourism is emerging as a transformative vision model for sustainable development in India's journey toward Developed India (Viksit Bharat@2047). It is a comprehensive blueprint for inclusive, sustainable, global economic participation for all citizens and competitive development across all sectors. The vision is based on four pillars: Yuva (Youth), Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), and Annadata (Farmers). (Saloni Dhumne, 2025) The aim of Viksit Bharat is to not only build a developed economy but also a cohesive society. Socio-economic growth will have to be inclusive in the sense that every citizen gets a fair opportunity to improve his or her daily life. (Pinky Mehta, 2025) The basics of a good life, such as access to development, quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure facilities, skill development, and inclusive practices will have to be within reach of every Indian. The researcher has focused on ecotourism, rural tourism, and adventure tourism, ensuring that growth is environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and culturally respectful. The researcher has investigated fundamental geographical, socio-economic, infrastructure and sustainable tourism facilities and opportunities for Viksit Bharat in 2047.