Amendment in Uttarakhand Tourism Policy: Key Updates and Implications
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Amendment Details | The Uttarakhand cabinet amended the 2018 Tourism Policy to specify the period for SGST compensation for industries. A, B, and B+ category industries get 100% SGST compensation for five years. |
| SGST Compensation Rates | After five years: A category gets 90%, B and B+ categories get 75% for the next five years. Large, mega, and ultra-mega projects get 30% and 50% respectively for 10 years. |
| Purpose of 2018 Tourism Policy | Established a single-window clearance system for investors. The period for SGST compensation was unspecified prior to the amendment. |
| Other Cabinet Decisions | - Extended the service period of specialist doctors till the age of 65. - Introduced the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority Bill, 2024 for urban transport development. |
| Cooperative Committee Rules | Amended to reserve 33% posts in management committees for women. |
| Mahasu Devta Temple | Located on the Tyuni-Mori road at Hanol, Dehradun district, built in the 9th century. Dedicated to Mahasu Devta, constructed in Kath-Kuni or Koti-Banal style. |
| Archaeological Significance | Included in the Archaeological Survey of India's list of ancient temples in the Dehradun circle, Uttarakhand. |
| Temple Relocation | Families living around the Mahasu Devta temple to be relocated. |