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4.163. India also planned to increase its share in the world's total tourist arrivals. In this context, several initiatives were implemented over the review period. To this end, the development of niche tourism products was identified as a priority to overcome seasonality and make India a "365-day destination". [270]

[270] The niche tourism products are: adventure; cruise; eco; film; medical and wellness; meetings, conferences, and exhibitions; and sport (golf and polo) tourism.

4.165. (...) Local and foreign providers are subject to the same eligibility criteria for obtaining certificates of approval. These requirements are outlined in guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism (MOT); requirements related to sustainability may apply.

Table 4.24 Selected Central Government incentive schemes in tourism, 2019

Objectives: Promote PPPs in tourism infrastructure projects;
Schemes description: (...) Swadesh Darshan Scheme: 100% of the total cost of the project; eligible projects include 15 types of thematic circuits (e.g. coastal, eco, rural, and wildlife circuits); (...)
(...)

Table A2.1 Sectors in which FDI is restricted, April 2020
(...)
Sector: Mining and mineral separation of titanium-bearing minerals and ores, its value addition, and integrated activities, subject to sectoral regulations and the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957;
Foreign equity limit/route: 100%/government;
Additional conditions: (...) (ii) disposal of tailings during mineral separation in accordance with regulations framed by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, such as the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004, and the Atomic Energy (Safe Disposal of Radioactive Wastes) Rules, 1987; (...)
(...)

Table A3.3 Subsidies notified to the WTO, 2015–19
(...)
Central Government level-
Programme: Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Scheme;
Form of subsidy: Consumer subsidy Reduction of market price;
Policy objective: Environment;
In force/ implementation: 2015-19;
Notified: G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.3 and G/SCM/N/315/IND/Suppl.1, 7 March 2019;
(...)

Table A3.3 Subsidies notified to the WTO, 2015–19
Subsidy schemes at the state government level-
(...)
Maharashtra-
Programme: Package Incentive Scheme, 2007;
Form of subsidy: Tax exemption, Tax refund, Interest subsidy, Electricity subsidy;
Policy objective: Sustainable economic growth;
In force/ implementation: 2007-13;
Notified: G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.1, 5 September 2017;
(...)

(…) India aims to promote a shift in focus towards processed and value added exports, niche products such as organic, culinary herbs and herbal products. (…)

To improve India's low ranking on ease of doing business parameters, reforms are being undertaken in areas such as starting a business, dealing with construction permits, registration of property, power supply, paying taxes, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency. The important measures that have been undertaken are:
(...)
• processing of environment and forest clearances online; (...)

In addition to compulsory industrial licensing and reservations for the public sector, environmental clearance under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, is required from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, for 29 industries prior to establishing industrial units. At the level of State Governments, companies are subject to land use, and industrial location laws. Most States also provide incentives for investment.

Table 2.3 Industries for which industrial licences are compulsory, 2014
Industry: Specified hazardous chemicals: hydrocyanic acid and its derivatives; phosgene and its derivatives; and isocyanates and diisocyantes of hydrocarbon not elsewhere specified