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Tourism Ministry holds cleanliness drive at Safdarjung’s Tomb

New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) The Ministry of Tourism on Sunday organised a cleanliness drive at Safdarjung’s Tomb in New Delhi, as part of the ongoing "Swachhata Hi Seva 2026" campaign, marking World Tourism Day.
Led by Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar, the drive saw participation from ministry officials and staff, as well as students and faculty members from hospitality and tourism institutes.
Kumar said the initiative, being held during Swachhata Pakhwada from September 16 to 30, was aimed at creating greater awareness about maintaining cleanliness at tourist destinations.
“The objective is not only to carry out cleaning operations but also to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our tourist sites clean and beautiful,” Kumar said.
He said maintaining cleanliness at tourist sites was important to ensure a better experience for domestic visitors and create a positive impression among foreign tourists.
The cleanliness drive also involved tourism institutions and tourist guide federations, according to the ministry.
World Tourism Day is observed annually on September 27. The ministry said the tourism sector has emerged as a significant contributor to India’s economy, employment and livelihoods.
According to government data, tourism contributed 5.22 per cent to India’s GDP and supported 8.46 crore jobs in 2023-24. Domestic tourist visits stood at 428.55 crore in 2025, while foreign tourist visits were recorded at 2.53 crore.
Foreign exchange earnings from tourism also rose to Rs 2,76,831 crore in 2025, according to the data cited by the ministry.
The ministry said cleanliness and upkeep of tourist destinations remained an important part of efforts to improve the visitor experience.
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