Which of the following states/ UTs has recently granted industry status to its Tourism Sector?

Solution

The Assam cabinet has approved the proposal for grant of industry status to the tourism sector in the state, to boost investments and generate employment. With the industry status, fresh investments in tourism infrastructure, permanent in nature, will contribute towards rapid employment generation, public- private partnership and development. With the grant, restaurants, cafeterias, health clubs, spas and wellness centers, among others, are eligible for incentives under the industrial policy. This move will further encourage and boost private investment in the above areas of the tourism sector. About Assam Capital: Dispur              Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma            Governor: Jagadish Mukhi