Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat pushed back against what he called misconceptions about India's safety for solo women travellers, speaking at WION's Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026 in New Delhi. He acknowledged that even one incident of misbehaviour with a woman traveller is a matter of disgrace, but said isolated cases should not define travel in India.
Shekhawat Rejects Solo Women Travel Safety Fears in India
Source: WION