Rajasthan

• 10 Dec 2021

Social Security Investment Promotion Scheme-2021

Why in News

• On December 9, 2021, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given approval to exempt eligible non-profit organizations in the state from development fee and BSUP (Basic Services for Urban Poor) Shelter Fund amount under Social Security Investment Promotion Scheme-2021.

Key Points

• The State Government has implemented Social Security Investment Promotion Scheme-2021 with the objective of encouraging the development of public utility facilities in urban areas, encouraging the active participation of recognized non-profit organizations working in the field of social welfare and providing them a work-friendly environment.
• Under this scheme, various facilities, concessions and exemptions are being provided to recognized non-profit organizations in the field of welfare of children, women, disabled, beggary and drug addicts, poor, homeless, transgender and old people.
• Under this, 100% exemption is payable to these institutions in fixed premium rates, land use change fee and building permission fee for regulation from agriculture to non-agriculture purposes. Along with this, 100% exemption in registration fee and stamp duty is also being provided on the documents of immovable property purchased or taken on lease by them.

Rajasthan Best in Tourism and Wedding Destination

Why in News

• Recently, Rajasthan has been awarded with two awards simultaneously in the readers' survey of the world famous tourism magazine Travel and Leisure Magazine.

Key Points

• Rajasthan Tourism has been awarded the 'Best State' and 'Best Wedding Destination' awards at Travel & Leisure India's Best Awards-2021 based on ratings given by readers in various categories in the 10^th edition of 'India's Best Awards'.
• Rajasthan has received the Best Wedding Destination Award for royal weddings across the country in the magazine's survey. Along with this, the award of Best State has also been received in the whole country for the multifaceted tourism of tourists visiting Rajasthan.
• Travel and Leisure Magazine has awarded Rajasthan as the best state in the entire country in the overall category of tourism.
• Rajasthan, the land of Marudhara, which cherishes the heritage of the birthplace of kings and forts and havelis, is still at the forefront of beauty. Especially because of the destination wedding becoming a status symbol, there are many places like Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, where Rajasthan witnesses many celebrities and many couples. Due to this, Rajasthan tourism has achieved this success.
• Rajasthan is a land of rich and colorful heritage, which has been attracting tourists for centuries. Recent developments in infrastructure and modern hospitality have contributed to making it one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the world.
• Udaipur has an important role in giving this recognition to Rajasthan. Udaipur with its unparalleled level of charm, its City Palace; Bapu Bazaar; Jag Mandir; Lake Palace Hotel and many other luxurious and unique royal wedding destinations; Along with Chittorgarh Fort and Kumbhalgarh Festival, it receives a special mention in the classification as the best state and best wedding venue of Rajasthan.
• It is on the basis of this survey that the tourism industry decides this top destination in the world. There will also be an increase in the number of tourists coming from all over the world including America, Europe.