Tourism and Hospitality Sector Will Get Electricity at Industrial Rate | 26 Mar 2022

Why in News?

• On March 25, 2022, the Energy Department of Rajasthan issued orders to the tourism and hospitality sector to provide electricity at industrial rate instead of commercial category.

Key Points

• It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had announced to give industry status to this sector in the budget this year, fulfilling the long-standing demand of the tourism and hospitality sector. These orders have been issued in pursuance of this announcement.
• This will give a big relief to lakhs of entrepreneurs associated with this sector in the state and further expansion of tourism activities will be possible in the state.
• It is worth mentioning that since 1989 till now, several announcements were made to give industry status to tourism, but it could not be implemented properly.
• Rajasthan has an important place in the world from the point of view of tourism and there is immense potential for expansion of tourism activities. Also, it can create huge employment opportunities directly and indirectly.