8216;Travel,tourism sector to hire 40L8217;

The sector is expected to grow at more than eight per cent per annum between 2011-19,it said. At present,it is growing at a rate of less than two per cent every year.

It said,the travel and tourism would finally transform not only the urban India,but also rural parts of the country.

8220;Agri tourism will be a special beneficiary of the development of tourism and travel industry. Agri tourism comprises agri museums,agriculture related festivals and fairs,8221; it said.

Besides,the study said,this would provide opportunities to farmers to generate additional revenue.