India, Feb. 1 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday said sustained investment in infrastructure and tourism have led to balanced development in previously less-connected regions.

Addressing the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort lawns here, he said infrastructure expansion, digital empowerment, financial inclusion, social security, women-led development and youth innovation are reshaping the foundations of the nation.

He said the remarkable growth of domestic tourism, with over 400 crore domestic tourist visits in 2025, reflects renewed national confidence and enthusiasm to explore India.

According to an official statement, Radhakrishnan noted that sustained investments in connectivity and tourism infrastruct...