Scientific Research Journal, Volume XI, Issue III, March 2023 Edition

Scientific Research Journal

Scirj Volume XI, Issue III, March 2023 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Publication starts: 25th March 2023
Full Paper available from: 25th March 2023

Impact Assessment of Lockdown amid Covid-19 Pandemic On tourism Industry of India
Dr. Mohammad Altaf Khan, Mr. Amulya Kumar Sahoo

Abstract: Tourism is a labor-intensive sector which significantly contributes to the Indian economy. However, recent pervasive disasters in nature like the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturns make it vulnerable to risk. The contribution of tourism to Indian Economy is manifolds. Along with contributing in economic growth, it creates employment opportunities through backward and forward linkages and is one of the potent sources to generate foreign exchange. So, it becomes interesting to speculate over the impact of pandemic on tourism sector of India and how the pandemic immobilized it. The present research paper examines the trend of India’s tourist’s movement during pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. The study is descriptive and analytical in nature. The statistical analysis made with different tools and the results are depicted by graphs and tables which is prepared using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. The results revealed that India’s tourism sector is severely negative affected due to pandemic as movements of people restricted and flight is cancelled both domestic and international. The impact of covid is not only restricted to tourism sector but also affected the other related sectors like aviation, hotels, tour and travel.

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