Draft National Tourism Policy 2022 12 th

7.15. 
Facilitating co-operation and networks in the tourism industry 
7.15.1. Encourage alliances, networks and clusters
The Mission will play a major role in encouraging collaborative activities and 
supporting the development of networks of MSMEs and in promoting their 
connections with large enterprises. There is great potential for the development of 
alliances, networks and clusters of MSMEs in travel, hospitality and tourism. Co-
operation will be important for achieving economies of scale and added value in the 
industry.
7.15.2. Schemes to encourage joint action by Tourism MSMEs
The Mission will develop schemes that promote joint action and offer incentives 
based on number of participating units to promote public-private and inter-firm 
partnerships, research and development opportunities, start up or accelerator hubs 
and entrepreneurial ventures.
7.15.3. Promote “Connect, Collaborate and Conduct” 
The Government will promote an ecosystem of ‘Connect, Collaborate and Conduct’ 
wherein the platforms enable a Connect or a first level introduction, the ecosystem 
facilitates collaboration through a formal engagement and the environment leads to 
the conducting of business. 
7.16. 
Building a Strong Eco-System for Startups and Innovation
The Policy recognizes that innovation and entrepreneurship are crucial for 
sustainable growth of tourism and hospitality sector and social development. Under 
the overall Startup India initiative, the Mission will facilitate and nurture start-ups in 
travel, hospitality and tourism sector. The Mission will take the following measures: 
(i). 
Promoting networking between entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship support 
organizations and other actors
(ii). Convergence and synergy in various Central and State programs promoting 
innovation, entrepreneurship and Startups in the Sector
(iii). Promoting networking of various reputed academic institutions carrying out 
research and innovation and other organizations running incubators and 
accelerators. 
(iv). Connect Research with entrepreneurs and global network of venture capital, 
angel funds and mentors 

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(v). Work with University and College Incubators, Incubation Centres by other 
Government Organizations, Private Incubators and Accelerators