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JHARKHAND INDUSTRIAL POLICY 2012

27.       TOURISM

27.1    The Tourism and Travel Industry is well on its way to become one of the most powerful sector in coming decades. Since there is a huge potential of employment in tourism sector the State Govt. proposes to give special thrust to the sector by attracting higher investment in the areas with tourist potential. Efforts will be made to pool up resources both from government agencies and private sector for investment so that the ultimate objective of employment and revenue generation in the State is achieved. Priority is proposed to be given for the development of eco-tourism, religious tourism, heritage-tourism, resorts etc.

27.2    Air- taxi services would be promoted to provide package tours especially keeping in mind the Buddhist circuit, Jain circuit and international tourist flow.

27.3    There are about 29 hotels, 33 tourist complexes and several Tourist Information Centres, Way Side Amenity, Ropeway etc. in the Govt. sector. Deptt. of Tourism will ensure Private Sector participation under PPP mode / Joint Venture for its operation, quality and capacity improvement.

27.4    Deptt. of Tourism will bring out a comprehensive policy for setting up  hotels, motels, yatri niwas etc. in Public, Private, Joint Venture Mode.

27.5    Necessary assistance will be extended by Revenue Department for purchase of land from Raiyats under consent Award Scheme.