International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) in India reached 20.57 million in 2024, showing a strong recovery in inbound tourism with an 8.9% increase over the previous year

• International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) in India touched 20.57 million in 2024, an 8.9% YoY rise, surpassing the pre-COVID 2019 level of 17.91 million.
• Data is compiled by the Bureau of Immigration under MHA, with the tourism policy lead resting with the Ministry of Tourism.
• Significant for UPSC as a services-sector growth indicator, forex earner, and link to schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD.