India to Train 10,000 Tourist Guides, Boost Tourism with New Initiatives

• Union Budget 2026 announced a program to train 10,000 tourism guides nationwide.
• Guides will receive 12 weeks of structured academic and field training at 20 tourist sites, adhering to NSQF and NCRF standards.
• The 'Chalo India' program encourages non-resident Indians to become 'Incredible India Ambassadors' to boost global tourism.
• National Institute of Hospitality (NIH) to be established, and NCHMCT upgraded to align with hospitality industry demands.
• Ministry of Tourism launched 'Dekho Apna Desh, People's Choice 2024' to identify favorite tourist places and promote tourism education.