Sunday, 08 August 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
The Uttarakhand government has issued directions to the Finance department regarding the economic package announced for the stakeholders related to tourism. The amount of the financial relief will be given to the stakeholders from the chief minister’s relief fund.
Further in the order, it has been mentioned that the relief amount will be received by the District Tourism Development Officer (DTDO) on behalf of the district magistrate through DBT. For financial assistance from the government, one can register on the Uttarakhand tourism portal. After the confirmations, the DTDO concerned will deposit the amount directly in the account of the beneficiary through DBT on the behalf of district magistrate. Homestays owners registered with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) will also be eligible as individual beneficiaries. A government directive of nearly Rs 66.66 crore has been made by the tourism department for the relief of the stakeholders.
Tourism minister Satpal Maharaaz said, “Government is committed to bring the tourism industry back on track after the rapidly decreasing cases of Covid-19. The registered beneficiaries will get great relief from this package. This will also provide momentum to boost the economy of the state.”
Secretary Dilip Jawalkar said, “The tourism industry has suffered loss due to Covid, prolonged lockdown and the postponed Char Dham Yatra in the state. At the same time, business at tourist places has also been badly affected which resulted in stakeholders facing financial problems. This will give much-needed relief to the stakeholders.”
According to officials, financial assistance of Rs 2,000 per month for six months will be given to the persons working in the operation of various activities of tourism business registered in tourism and other departments. An amount of Rs 60 crore will be allocated to 50,000 beneficiaries. Registered tour operators and adventure tour operators will be given financial assistance at the rate of Rs 10,000. A sum of Rs 65.50 lakh will be allocated for 665 beneficiaries. Further, 630 trekking guides registered with the tourism department will get financial assistance at the rate of Rs 10,000. Financial assistance of Rs 10,00 will be given to 93 boat operators of Tehri dam reservoir and businessmen in the tourism department will be given exemption in license and renewal fees.
Businessmen of registered rafting and aero sports will get exemption in license renewal fees while exemption in license renewal fee will be given for 98 boat operators in Tehri dam reservoir in the year 2021-22. Apart from this, financial assistance will be provided on interest reimbursement for six months in the finance department for Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali and Deendayal Upadhyay Home Stay Scheme loan.
