Crisil Live View: India is revamping its tourism sector through a multi-faceted approach, aiming to boost its contribution to GDP from 5% now to 9-12%, which will be comparable to peer countries. The initiatives include enhancing last-mile connectivity, expanding the UDAN scheme, upgrading tourist destinations, simplifying visa regulations and improving the overall hygiene quotient. Crisil Live View: India accounts for a third of the world's cotton acreage, but its yields have declined by 30% since fiscal 2014. Current yields are well below the global average of 675 kg per hectare. The Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to boost yields, sustainability and farmer income, while supporting India's textile sector with a steady supply of high-quality cotton.