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Sustainability is a topic of great concern in and around the world. The vision of ministry of tourism to make India a preferred tourism destination in the world, by promoting sustainable tourism to enhance the competitiveness of Indian Tourism Industry. With the growing recognition of tourism as the source of employment generation, infrastructural developments, market expansion for traders and manufacturers, promotion of transport, for harmonious relationship between various countries across the world, there is a need arises to look in to the main aspects of tourism that leads to growth and economic development of a country.Sustainable tourism has been defined by so many thinkers and scientists in so many ways as Responsible Tourism, Eco-Tourism and Geo-Tourism. Sustainable tourism can be achieved by: protection of environment, conservation of wild life, cultural heritage and traditional values. India has a lot of potential to provide for tourism development with its rich history in terms of ancient monuments, temples and churches, art and culture, mountains, sea beaches, wild life, medical, and many more. History and background of destinations, Infrastructure developments, hospitality, easy accessibility, financial aspects, these are some of the factors that taken in to consideration by a tourist for their visits. Growth and development of tourism in India depends on sustainability.