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Full industry status to tourism and hospitality sector

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State

States / UT: Rajasthan

Department: Tourism Department

Nodal department: Tourism Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Tourism Units, Hospitality Sector

Tags: Tourism, Hospitality, Industry Status, Rajasthan, Government Scheme, Financial Support, Eligibility Certificate, Online Application, Tourism Policy, Flagship Program, Government Tariffs, Levies

Details

In the budget announcement number 166 for the financial year 2022-23, the tourism and hospitality sector has been granted full recognition as an industry sector. In the future, government tariffs and levies will be applicable according to industrial norms for this sector. To avail these benefits, the Tourism Department has initiated an online service for issuing eligibility certificates to tourism units, as per the office order dated 18.05.2022. This recognition aims to provide real benefits to the tourism and hospitality sector as an industry. The relevant departments, such as Energy and Urban Development, will bear the financial burden under this flagship program. The state government has announced this recognition to support the tourism and hospitality sector.

Benefits

  • - Full recognition as an industry sector
  • Government tariffs and levies applicable as per industrial norms
  • Financial support from relevant departments under flagship programs
  • Full recognition as an industry sector
  • Government tariffs and levies applicable as per industrial norms
  • Financial support from relevant departments under flagship programs

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be registered tourism units as per the Rajasthan Tourism Policy, 2015. The following categories are eligible:

  • Hotels
  • Guest houses
  • Resorts
  • Travel agencies
  • Tour operators
  • Other tourism-related businesses

Application Process

Online

To apply for the entitlement certificate, visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal or use the Tourism Department Services App. Required documents include:

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