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HP Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme to revive tourism industry

The Himachal Pradesh government has approved interest subvention scheme on loan to revive the tourism industry, an official spokesperson said. Under the Interest Subvention Scheme, tourism units paying GST up to Rs 1 crore will be entitled for maximum loan of Rs 50 lakh and those paying GST between Rs 1 crore and Rs 3 crore for at least one year ending 31st March, 2020 will be entitled for loan up to Rs 75 lakh, he added. Units paying GST above Rs 3 crore will be eligible for loan of Rs 1 crore and small registered tourism units will also be eligible for maximum loan of Rs 15 lakh, he added. This loan period will be for four years with interest subvention of 50 per cent each for the first two years, he added. The cabinet in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday also gave in principle approval to regularise the services of 6,500 PTA, 3,300 PAT and 97 PARA teachers engaged in various government schools, he added. The Cabinet gave its approval to enhanc

An intimate peep into Dharavi's streets and its food, all virtually

Geetanjali Krishna takes a stroll around Asia's largest slum and gets a hands-on cooking lesson

In pics: Travel destinations ready for tourists amid Covid-19 pandemic

While countries like China and South Korea are imposing restrictions again, a lot of tourism-reliant economies are re-opening gradually

We're competing with wildlife for food and shelter: Prakriti Srivastava

Prakriti Srivastava discusses a host of challenges faced by those who want to conserve wildlife

Covid-19: EU agrees to phased border reopening to revive tourism sector

The recommendations suggest that blanket restrictions to free movement should be gradually replaced by "more targeted measures."

Covid-19 impact: International tourism may decline by 60-80% in 2020

This places millions of livelihoods at risk and threatens to roll back progress made in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Coronavirus crisis: Nationwide lockdown cripples Assam's tourism industry

Tourism in Assam has been crippled and scores of people working for this sector are now facing the brunt as there is a nationwide lockdown to halt the spread of the deadly virus

Thailand declares state of emergency to control coronavirus; tourism hit

A long queue snaked through the building, and many were told to come back another day.

Govt evaluating cash transfer scheme to reduce coronavirus impact

Given the nature of cash transfer plans, the govt would need large revenues and may have turn a blind eye to the fiscal deficit

30.8 mn in tourism, hospitality may lose jobs because of coronavirus

The coronavirus impact could render 3.8 crore people jobless, which is around 70 per cent of the total workforce in the tourism and hospitality sector, according to a grouping. The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) also said there should be a support fund for twelve months to support basic salaries with "direct transfer" to the affected tourism employees. "As a result of this pandemic, Indian tourism industry is looking at pan India bankruptcies, closure of businesses and mass unemployment," FAITH said in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is believed that around 70 per cent out of a total 5.5 crore workforce could get unemployed, which is around 3.8 crore people. This effect of job losses and layoffs has already begun throughout the country, it added. The figure is for direct as well as indirect jobs. "A large percentage of total tourism business activity of India, which is estimated at USD 28 billion+ in forex and upwards of Rs 2 lakh .

Coronavirus outbreak: India bans air travel from UK, Europe till March 31

The order applies to both Indian and European airlines and also those from West Asia which carry traffic via Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Doha

Coronavirus hurts tourism sector in Uttar Pradesh; Agra records 50% drop

The tourist traffic in Uttar Pradesh has taken a severe blow following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Kerala records best tourist arrivals in 24 yrs in 2019, earns Rs 45,010 cr

Total earnings from tourism stood at Rs 45,010.69 crore, a 24.14% increase from 2018

Crude to snuff gains from weak rupee, muted global demand to hurt exports

Tourism and hospitality, auto and aviation could see a demand crunch amid coronavirus; earnings from rupee depreciation to export-driven sectors such as IT and pharma could be limited

Coronavirus outbreak puts break on travel companies' recruitment drive

Bookings for South-East Asia have hit a snag, and travel firms are bracing for further cancellations with the virus now having spread to Europe

MP provides legal backing to time-bound clearance to industrial licences

The new law will be applicable to greenfield industrial projects under Information Technology, Tourism, MSME and Industries categories

Odisha tables revenue surplus budget with total outgo pegged at Rs 1.5 trn

Budget estimates fiscal deficit to be at 3.4%, within permissible limit of FRBM target

Weeding out fakes? Lisbon tourism at threat from 'drug' dealers

Locals in Lisbon's historic Santa Maria Maior district say the fake drugs phenomenon is getting worse

Coronavirus: Mass cancellation of hotel bookings in Kerala, says Minister

The negative propaganda during the time of Nipah had cost the tourism industry dearly, the minister noted

Coronavirus: Global tourism takes a hit over Chinese restrictions

The government announced it was handing out masks, and that the airport rail link would be disinfected