‘Image must change’: Tharoor says India seen unsafe for women; flags tourism inequality

Shashi Tharoor urges India to prioritize women’s safety for tourism growth. He highlights tourism’s potential to combat unemployment and generate revenue. Tharoor criticizes the lack of mid-range tourist facilities. He emphasizes the need for more hotels and improved infrastructure. He notes that India attracts fewer tourists than smaller destinations. Tharoor calls for giving tourism greater priority.