The number of women tourists visiting the country has gone down by 35% in the last three months following the brutal gang-rape and death of a paramedical student in Delhi, says a survey. The number of women tourists visiting the country has gone down by 35% in the last three months following the brutal gang-rape and death of a paramedical student in Delhi, says a survey. Also, the overall foreign tourist arrival dipped by 25% in the past three months compared to the same period last year, reveals a survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The survey says the main reason for this trend is the recent incidents of sexual assaults on women, both Indian and foreigners, which made international headlines. However, the result of the survey contradicts the tourism ministry’s data, which claims an increase in foreign tourists during January-February period in the year-on-year basis. (full article here)
India is a country known for its diversity and culture and rich traditions. No matter however long a tourist stays in India, it is next to impossible to discover India fully. The Tourism Industry generates a very good foreign income. It is a shame for tourism to decline because of such a reason. As RadiantFlower puts it, hope this is a serious wake-up call for the county.
Even my colleagues at work keep asking me is India safe? Were you brought up safe? On public transport where I have seen posters of plan your vacation to Asia which had a picture of Taj Mahal, now I see the same board with a different message "Please safe girls. 66% of women out in the country are not given education (points to India map)" Its a shame for our country. Hope we realise this and work on it
Yeah, even some of my research friends who wanted to come in from Ireland and Germany have put off their visit. It is sad, but we surely need some refinements in law and order.
When women in india itself getting scared to go home in late night how can we expect foreign women so sad.. India is going to somewhere.. feeling shy..
