Tourism Sector in Uttrakhand to Get Industry Status, Local MSMEs to Get Benefit: Madan Kaushik

In Uttarakhand, the Tourism sector will soon get an industry status and get benefits given to the MSMEs after the state cabinet took a decision keeping in view the huge contribution of the sector towards state's economy.

Government spokesperson Madan Kaushik said the tourism sector would get the concessions and benefits extended to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

“The cabinet has also decided to bring Ayush and wellness centres under the mega industries investment policy. The concessions in bank loans and state GST will now be applicable to tourism-related products,” he said.

He said the state government has amended the MSME Policy to give industry status to many tourism-related activities like yoga, bungee jumping, rafting, camping etc.