Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Tourism Development in Rajasthan
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Text book Questions
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Objective Type Questions
Question 1.
Which of the following is located in Jaisalmer?
(a) Nahargarh Fort
(b) Taragarh Fort
(c) Sonar Fort
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) Sonar Fort
Question 2.
Following is included in the new tourism package in the state:
(a) Palace on Wheels
(b) Heritage Hotel
(c) Paying Guest Scheme
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Question 3.
Number of circuits in Rajasthan from the point of view of tourism are
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 9
(d) 10
Answer:
(d) 10
Question 4.
Ranthambore is situated in
(a) Alwar
(b) Sawai Madhopur
(c) Bharatpur
(d) Sikar
Answer:
(b) Sawai Madhopur
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Mount Abu is situated in which district?
Answer:
Sirohi.
Question 2.
Where is Brahma Ji temple located?
Answer:
Pushkar.
Question 3.
Which city is famous for Meenakari ornaments?
Answer:
Jaipur.
Question 4.
Where is Gogaji fair organised?
Answer:
Ganganagar.
Question 5.
Where is World Heritage Site Jantar-Mantar situated?
Answer:
Jaipur.
Question 6.
Where is Poddaron ki Haweli located?
Answer:
Jaipur.
Question 7.
In which city is Ghana Bird Sanctuary situated?
Answer:
Bharatpur.
Question 8.
Where is Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary situated?
Answer:
Churu.
Question 9.
When was Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (RTDC) incorporated?
Answer:
On April 1st, 1979.
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
What were the provisions for tourism in budget provision of 2012-13?
Answer:
In 2012-13, stress was laid upon the development of heritage walk in cities and provision of water facilities at religious places in cities.
Question 2.
Mention the major functions of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (RTDC).
Answer:
- Making and implementing project schemes for tourists in the state.
- Maintenance and development of places of tourism significance.
- Building and managing hotels, motels, tourist bungalows etc. for providing facilities such as food and residence.
- Providing facilities to tourists like transportation, entertainment etc. and making arrangement for package tourism.
- Making and distributing advertisement material for attracting the tourists.
Question 3.
Science and architecture play an important role in tourism. Please share your views for the same.
Answer:
In tourism, art and architecture is a subject of attraction for the tourists, there are famous centres of art and architecture in Rajasthan. Many tourists visit the state every year to see them. In Rajasthan, Dhai Din ka Jhopra, Jantar Mantar, Vijay Stambh, Patwon ki Haweli are major art and architectural centres. Along with increase income and employment due to the tourists visiting here, the entire tourism sector also develops.
Question 4.
What is the significance of forts and palaces in tourism industry?
Answer:
Foreign and domestic tourists come to visit the forts and palaces in the state. Forts and palaces are the major centres of attraction for the tourists. Several forts and palaces of the state have been included in the World Heritage List. These forts and palaces enchant the glorious saga of Valour and bravery of the great warriors by which the tourists get astonished. Through forts and palaces, foreign currency is obtained by the state government. Thus, forts and palaces are an integral part of tourism.
Question 5.
Economic condition of the citizens strengthens along with the development of tourism industry in the state. How? Explain.
Answer:
Tourism has been granted the status of industry in Rajasthan. This is a pollution-free industry. It is believed that at least one person gets employment per 8 foreign tourists in the state and at least one person gets opportunity of employment per 2 domestic tourists visiting the state. People such as guides, travel agents, drivers, hoteliers and handicraft tradesman get adequate opportunities of employment due to which their income increases and their economic condition strengthens.
Question 6.
What are the three main centers for tourism in India?
Answer:
There are three main tourism centers in India- Kashmir, Goa and Rajasthan. Since the past few years, regular tourist and separatist activities in Kashmir have reduced its significance therefore the tourists are getting attracted towards Rajasthan. The state government has declared tourism as an industry.
Question 7.
Which are the major tasks of of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (RTDC).
Answer:
- Making and implementing project schemes for tourists in the state.
- Maintenance and development of places significant for tourism.
- Building and managing hotels, motels, tourist bungalows etc. for providing facilities such as food and residence.
- Providing facilities to tourists like transportation, entertainment etc. and making arrangement for package tourism.
- Making and disturbing advertisements material for attracting the tourists.
Question 8.
Write down three problems of tourism sector.
Answer:
Tourism has following problems :
- Lack of adequate housing facilities.
- Problem of marketing of literature, guides and public contacts.
- Inadequate transports and communication facilities.
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Write the definition and importance of tourism.
Answer:
Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; it is also the theory arid practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours.
Importance of Tourism :
- Foreign exchange earnings :
Tourism is that medium of earning which can earn crores of foreign currency without exporting things. Every third person visiting India from a foreign country comes to Rajasthan. - Means of employment :
Tourism has been granted the status of industry in Rajasthan. This is a pollution-free industry. It is believed that at least one person gets employment per 8 foreign tourists in the state and at least one person gets opportunity of employment per 2 domestic tourists visiting the state. People such as guides, travel agents, drivers, hoteliers and handicraft tradesman get adequate opportunities of employment. - Art and cultural development :
Tourism industry keeps the cultural heritage of a state alive. Tourism increases the opportunity of cultural discourse. Music and dance played in the fairs and festivals of state are witnessed by both domestic and foreign tourists. - Increase in transport facilities :
Means of transportation develop along with the increase in football of tourists, for example- a train named “Palace on Wheels” is run for the convenience of such tourists
Question 2.
What are the problems faced by Tourism? How can they be solved?
Answer:
Tourism faces the following problems :
- Lack of adequate housing facilities :
Important places of tourism lack facilities of housing which are not only adequate, but inconvenient as well. These places lack hotels and tourist housing centers. The state government has made efforts to develop paying guest facilities at these places for solving this problem. - Problem of marketing of literature, guides and public contacts :
There is neither a guide nor a medium of public contacts available at significant places of tourism which can provide physical and geographical information related to these tourists point. As a solution to this problem, the tourist department is expanding tourist information centres and establishing tourist reception centers. - Inadequate transport and communication facilities :
Larger tourism centers have transportation and communication facilities, but such facilities are not easily available at smaller centers. It takes a lot of time for people to reach at such places and they have to spend more money on visiting such places. The tourism department should provide fair means of transport at both government and private level for these areas. - Maintenance of tourist points :
Leaving aside important tourist places, the general ones lack regular cleanliness, lights and repairs. Appropriate arrangements are required to make such tourist points attractive. The tourism department can provide such facilities by engaging regional corporations, archaeological departments and voluntary organizations by providing them grants. - Lack of marketing centers :
National and international tourists wish to purchase regional clothes, paintings etc. at fair prices. Therefore, the local people and opportunists get a chance to charge higher rates from the tourists which creates a bad impression in their minds.
Apart from the above mentioned problems, the tourists should be provided sufficient and timely help from police, whenever needed. They should be treated humbly and respectfully.
Question 3.
Write an essay on development of tourism in Rajasthan.
Answer:
The state government, under various schemes, and by looking at the abundant opportunities of tourism, is encouraging various private entrepreneurs to invest in setting up facilities like housing, transportation and others. Such tourist points which have not been in the knowledge of tourists are being developed and marketed. To make Rajasthan famous at the international level, a limited liability company named Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (RTDC) was incorporated on April 1st, 1979.
Major functions of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (RTDC) :
- Making and implementing project schemes for tourists in the state.
- Maintenance and development of places significant for tourism.
- Building and managing hotels, motels, tourist bungalows etc. for providing facilities such as food and residence.
- Providing facilities to tourists like transportation, entertainment etc. and making arrangement for package tourism.
- Making and disturbing advertisement material for attracting the tourists.
Programmes of Tourism Development in Rajasthan :
- In March 1989, the state government declared tourism as an industry. Presently, the state government has enhanced the percentage of grants from 15% to 20% to encourage private investors.
- Under the paying guest scheme, through 562 families in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Mount Abu and Pushkar, an arrangement has been made for stay of more than 4000 tourists.
- A scheme has been made for the conservation of Jaisalmer fort by building up exits for dirty and sewage water.
- Rajasthan is developing the tourist places of the state. At present, it is working on scheme directed towards overall development of Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Pushkar.
- For transmigration of tourists, air services are being expanded. Now, the number of weekly flights have been increased from 9 to 42.
- Light and sound show has been started in the palaces of Moti Dungri and Amer.
- The number of heritage hotels (in palaces older than 7 5 years) is being continuously increased.
- Time and again, the tourist policy is being framed to increase the number of tourists.
- In the budget of 2010-11, a programme had been made to celebrate the Desert Safari, International Kite and Balloon festival.
- In 2011-12, Jantar Mantar has been included in World Heritage List by the UNESCO. The government will spend money on its maintenance.
- In 2012-13, stress was paid upon the development of heritage walk in cities and development of water facilities at religious places.
- The tourism policy of 2012-13 was extended till 31st March 2014.
Question 4.
Write in detail about the main centers of tourism in Rajasthan.
Answer:
Rajasthan holds a special place not only on Indian map, but also on the global tourism map. Where, on one hand, Rajasthan has an 800 year old fort known as Sonar fort, on the other hand, it has a spectacular fort known as Chittorgarh fort, which is a symbol of Maharana Pratap’s epic of bravery. There is a treasure of such culturally and historically prosperous monuments in Rajasthan. Important tourist places are :
i. Forts and palaces :
Lohagarh fort in Bharatpur was built in 1773 by King Surajamal. Palaces of Deeg are an ideal resting place for a tired conscience. The palaces of an erstwhile estate in Dholpur are renowned for red stones. Ancient Ranthambore fort is situated in Sawai Madhopur District. This is 200 meters high. Jaipur, the capital city, is also known as pink city. This city was established by Raja Jai SinghTl in the 18ft century. Major places and memorials of Jaipur are based on Hindu architecture, and on the other side, a beautiful fusion of Hindu and Muslim culture can be seen in Merwara circuit. Saga and glory of many bravehearts of the state exist in these palaces and forts. Palaces are the prime centers of attraction in districts like Jaipur, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Bundi and Bikaner.
ii. Religious places :
Main tourist centers from religious point of view include Dilwara Jain Temple which is famous for its supreme craftswork on marble and Jain temple of Ranakpur which is famous for its supreme craftswork on normal stone. Apart from this, Jagdish temple of Udaipur, Rishbhadev, Charbhuja Temple, Nathdwara, Ekling Ji, Sanwariya, Bijolia, Shiva temple of Char Chausa at Hadoti plateau, Paran temple, Brahma Ji temple of Pushkar, Soniji temple of Ajmer, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti ki Dargah, Khatu shyamji, salasaiji temple in Sikar, Govind Dev Ji temple in Jaipur, Surya temple in Amer and Kami Mata temple in Bikaner etc. are also very famous.
iii. Art and cultural points :
Rajasthan is a wealthy state from the point of view of art and culture. Ornaments of minakari from Jaipur, Nathdwara, Pratapgarh are famous and Sanganer is famous for tie and dye and handmade paper. Wooden toys of Udaipur, carpets of Bikaner, Jaipur and Banner, and carvings on silver and bronze utensils of Jaipur attract a large number of tourists. In the same way, Theikala drawings by putting gold layer on glass in Pratapgarh, Fad paintings of Shahpura (Bhilara), picture stories of Bundi and Kisangarh style, and Jaipur’s “murtikala” are unique in their own way. In Rajasthan, Dandiya dance of Marwar, Ghoomar of Mewar, Dhol dance of desert, Chakri dance of Hadoti and Agni dance of Bikaner, not only express the day to day life, but are also a source of entertainment for tourists. Dusshera fair of Kota, Bharatpur’s Holi, colourful Diwali of Jaipur attract the tourists the most.
iv. Art and Architecture :
In the centres of art and architecture in Rajasthan, Adhai Din ka Jhonpra of Ajmer, Jantar Mantar of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, Chandra Mahal and the entire Pink City, Patwon ki Haweli and Nathmal ki Haweli in Jaisalmer, famous Deeg palaces, Vijay Stambh and Kirti Stambh at Chittorgarh fort, Chaurasi Khambo ki Chhatri in Bundi, Chhatris of Sarbagh, Ranaji ki Baori, Hawelis of Ramgarh, Toran Dwar of Udaipur, Bhavani Natyashala of Jhalawar, buildings of Nawalgarh, etc. attract the tourists.
v. Wildlife tourism :
Asia’s topmost bird sanctuary-Keoladev Ghana National park, situated at Bharatpur, attracts a large number of tourists because it serves a shelter home for birds migrating from other parts of India and abroad. Sariska tiger reserve of Alwar, Durra reserve of Kota, Dholpur reserve, Tal Chhapar deer reserve at Churn district, Sitamata reserve near Pratapgarh are the main centers of tourist attraction.
Ranthambore national park of Sawai Madhopur is one of the a biggest Project Tiger centres of the country, and it was declared a national park in 1982. A 191 sq. mile area of Sariska Tiger Sanctuary in Alwar was declared a national park in the year 1982.
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Other Important Questions
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Objective Type Questions
Question 1.
How many domestic tourists came in Rajasthan in the year 2014?
(a) 330.76 lakh
(b) 15.36 lakh
(c) 346.02 lakh
(d) 303.76 lakh
Answer:
(a) 330.76 lakh
Question 2.
How many foreign tourists came to Rajasthan in 2014?
(a) 15.36 lakh
(b) 303.76 lakh
(c) 330.76 lakh
(d) 346.02 lakh
Answer:
(a) 15.36 lakh
Question 3.
How many total tourists came into Rajasthan in 2014?
(a) 330.76 lakh
(b) 503.50 lakh
(c) 346.02 lakh
(d) 403.30 lakh
Answer:
(c) 346.02 lakh
Question 4.
When was Lohagarh fort built by Raja Surajmal?
(a) In 1733
(b) In 1633
(c) In 1533
(d) In 1833
Answer:
(a) In 1733
Question 5.
Who populated the city of Jaipur?
(a) Maharaja Ramsingh
(b) Maharaja Jaisjngh
(c) Maharaja Mansingh
(d) Maharaja Bhawan Singh
Answer:
(b) Maharaja Jaisjngh
Question 6.
Sonar fort is situated in
(a) Jaisalmer
(b) Banner
(c) Chittorgarh
(d) Ganganagar
Answer:
(a) Jaisalmer
Question 7.
When was Ranthambore declared a national park?
(a) In 1993
(b) In 1983
(c) In 1883
(d) In 1990
Answer:
(b) In 1983
Question 8.
When was Sariska declared a national park?
(a) In 1983
(b) In 1980
(c) In 1982
(d) In 1987
Answer:
(c) In 1982
Question 9.
Where is Siliserh Lake situated?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Alwar
(c) Dholpur
(d) Ganganagar
Answer:
(b) Alwar
Question 10.
Where is Hawa Mahal situated?
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Kota
(d) Jhunjhunu
Answer:
(b) Jaipur
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
How much money (INR) do tourists spend in Rajasthan every year?
Answer:
Around 1000 crore.
Question 2.
Where is Maru Festival organised?
Answer:
In Jaisalmer.
Question 3.
Which train has been started for the facility of the tourists in Rajasthan?
Answer:
Palace on Wheels.
Question 4.
Which districts come under Dhundhar area?
Answer:
Jaipur- Ajmer-Dausa.
Question 5.
Which districts come under Mewat area?
Answer:
Alwar-Bharatpur-Sawai Madhopur.
Question 6.
Which area is Bangar region?
Answer:
Dungarpur-Banswara.
Question 7.
Which districts come under Hadoti area?
Answer:
Kota-Bundi-Jhalawar.
Question 8.
Which districts come under Shekhawati area?
Answer:
Sikar-Jhunjhunu-Churu.
Question 9.
Which city is known as the City of Lakes?
Answer:
Udaipur.
Question 10.
Where is the Ranthambore Fort situated?
Answer:
In Sawai Madhopur.
Question 11.
Palaces of which city are built on the basis of Hindu architecture?
Answer:
Palaces at Jaipur.
Question 12.
Where can a congenial fusion of Hindu and Muslim culture be seen?
Answer:
Merwara circuit.
Question 13.
Which area is famous for wooden toys?
Answer:
Udaipur.
Question 14.
Danidya dance is performed in which region?
Answer:
Merwar.
Question 15.
Ghoomar dance is perform in which district?
Answer:
Merwar.
Question 16.
Chakri dance from which region is famous?
Answer:
Hadoti.
Question 17.
Where are Teej and Gangaur fairs organised?
Answer:
In Jaipur.
Question 18.
Colorful Diwali of which region attracts the tourists the most?
Answer:
Jaipur.
Question 19.
Where is Tejaji’s fair organised?
Answer:
Parbatsar.
Question 20.
Where is Ganeshji fair organised?
Answer:
In Ranthambore.
Question 21.
Adhai Din ka Jhonpra of which region is famous?
Answer:
Ajmer.
Question 22.
Where is Patwon ki Haweii situated?
Answer:
In Jaisalmer.
Question 23.
Which fair is organised in Kolayat?
Answer:
Kapil Muni’s fair.
Question 24.
Which fair is organised in Karauli?
Answer:
Kaila Devi’s fair.
Question 25.
Where is Ramdev Ji’s fair organised?
Answer:
In Pokhran (Jaisalmer).
Question 26.
Where is Toran Dwar situated?
Answer:
In Udaipur.
Question 27.
Where is Chaurasi Khambo ki Chhatri situated?
Answer:
In Bundi.
Question 28.
In which district is Darra Sanctuary situated?
Answer:
In Kota district.
Question 29.
Where is Sitamata sanctuary situated?
Answer:
In Pratapgarh.
Question 30.
Where is Foy Sagar lake situated?
Answer:
In Ajmer.
Question 31.
Where is Ummed Sagar located?
Answer:
In Jodhpur.
Question 32.
State any one problem of tourism.
Answer:
Lack of adequate housing facility.
Question 33.
When did the state government declare tourism as an industry?
Answer:
In March, 1989.
Question 34.
Which districts are included in Mewar circuit?
Answer:
Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh-Nathdwara-Chittorgarh-Jaisamand-Dungarpur.
Question 35.
Which districts are included in Ranthambore circuit?
Answer:
Ranthambore-Sawai Madhopur-Tonk.
Question 36.
Sonar Fort of Jaisalmer is how many years old?
Answer:
More than 800 years old.
Question 37.
What is Ranakpur Jain Temple famous for?
Answer:
It is famous for its artistry work on basic stones.
Question 38.
Where is Khatu Shyamji Temple located?
Answer:
In Sikar.
Question 39.
Where is Kami Mata Temple situated?
Answer:
In Bikaner.
Question 40.
State two problems of tourism.
Answer:
- Problem of marketing of literature, guides and public contacts.
- Inadequate transport and communication facilities.
Question 41.
State any two points of the Tourism Policy of 2001.
Answer:
- Development of a full-fledged market for the sale of glorious handicraft and cottage industry items of the state.
- Cent-per cent recruitment of unskilled work force in tourism sector should be done at local level.
Question 42.
State any two functions of Tourism Development Programme.
Answer:
- Formation and implementation of project schemes for tourists visiting in the state.
- Maintenance and development of places of tourist importance.
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
How does tourism help in increasing the sources of employment?
Answer:
Tourism has been granted the status of industry in Rajasthan. This is a pollution-free industry. It is believed that at least one person gets employment per 8 foreign tourists in the state and at least one person gets opportunity of employment per 2 domestic tourists visiting the state. People such as guides, travel agents, drivers, hoteliers and handicraft tradesman get adequate opportunities of employment.
Question 2.
How does culture and art develop through tourism?
Answer:
Tourism industry keeps the cultural heritage of a state alive. Tourism increases the opportunity of cultural discourse. Music and dance played in the fairs and festivals of state are witnessed by both domestic and foreign tourists. The wall paintings made on the hawelis of Shekhawati region of the state have attracted the tourists significantly.
Question 3.
Explain the art and architecture of Rajasthan.
Answer:
Among the famous centres of art and architecture in Rajasthan, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpara in Ajmer, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, Chandra Mahal and the entire Pink city, Patwon ki Haweli and Nathmal ki Haweli in Jaisalmer, famous Deeg palaces, Vijay Stambh at Chittorgarh Fort, Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri in Bundi, Chhatris at Sarbargh, Rani ji ki Baori, Ramgarh ki Haweli, Toran Dwar of Udaipur, Bhavani Natyashala of JhalaWar, buildings of Nawalgarh etc. attract the tourists a lot.
Question 4.
Explain the art and culture of Rajasthan.
Answer:
Rajasthan is a wealthy state from the point of view of art and culture. Ornaments of minakari from Jaipur, Nathdwara, Pratapgarh are famous and Sanganer is famous for handmade paper. Wooden toys of Udaipur, Carpets of Bikaner, Jaipur and Barmer, carvings on silver and bronze utensils from Jaipur attract a large number of tourists. In the same way, Theikala drawings by putting gold layer on glass in Pratapgarh, Fad paintings of Shahpura (Bhilwara), picture stories of Bundi and Kisangarh style, and Jaipur’s “murtikala” are unique in their own way.
In Rajasthan, Dandiya dance of Marwar, Ghoomar dance of Mewar, dhol dance of desert, Chakri dance of Hadoti and Agni dance of Bikaner not only express the day to day life, but are also a source of entertainment for tourists. Dusshera fair of Kota, Bharatpur’s Holi, colorful Diwali of Jaipur attract the tourists the most.
Question 5.
Explain the religious places of Rajasthan from the point of view of tourism.
Answer:
Among the main tourist centers from religious point of view, Delwara Jain Temple is famous for its supreme craftswork on marble and Jain temple of Ranakpur is famous for its supreme craftswork on normal stone. Apart from this, Jagdish temple of Udaipur, Rishbhadev, Charbhuja Temple, Nathdwara, Ekling Ji, Sanwariya, Bijolia, Shiva temple of Char Chausa at Hadoti plateau, Paran temples, Brahma Ji temple at Pushkar, Soni ji temple of Ajmer, Shrine of Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti, Khatu Shyamji temple at Sikar Salasar ji temple, Govind Devji temple at Jaipur, Surya temple at Amer and Kami Mata temple at Bikaner etc. are also very famous.
Question 6.
State two problems of Tourism.
Answer:
- Insufficient Transport and Communication Facility :
There are facilities of transport and communication at major tourist places in the state, but these facilities are not readily available at smaller tourist places. Due to this, more time is consumed by the tourists to reach there, and the expense is also more. - Problem of Maintenance of Tourist Places :
Apart from major tourist places, status of sanitation, lighting and maintenance is found to be unsatisfactory at other tourist places.
Question 7.
State any four points of Tourism Policy, 2001.
Answer:
- 60% off on purchasing of land for hotels.
- Encouragement to adventure tourism, boating and horse riding.
- Promotion of tourism in the state.
- Exemption in luxury tax for 5 years to new tourism units.
Question 8.
State two points of Rajasthan Tourism unit Policy, 2015.
Answer:
- This policy has defined tourism units comprehensively, which now included hotels, motels, heritage hotels, budget hotels, restaurants, camping sites, convention centres, sports, health resorts, amusement parks, animal safari parks, ropeways, tourist luxury coaches, caravans and cruise tourism.
- Free of cost conversion of land in urban and rural areas for nerotourism units.
RBSE Class 11 Economics Chapter 26 Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
State main points of New Rajasthan Tourism Unit Policy 2015.
Answer:
New investment proposals shall be received upon issuance of New Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2015. The proposed economic benefits and concessions shall be available even to those tourist units which are approved under the Tourism Unit Policy of 2007. It is remarkable, that till 2015, under Tourism Unit Policy of 2007, about 1500 projects of tourism units have been approved, by which the state received an investment of Rs. 12,500 crore. Following are the major points of New Rajasthan Tourist Unit Policy 2015.
- The policy has defined tourist units comprehensively, which now include hotels, motels, heritage hotels, budget hotels, restaurants, camping sites, convention centres, sports resorts, resorts, health resorts, amusment parks, animal safari parks, ropeways, tourist luxury coaches, caravans and cruise tourism.
- Free of cost conversion of land in urban and rural areas for new tourist units. Similarly, no development charges shall be levied on new tourism units in urban areas.
- No conversion charges for existing heritage properties and existing heritage hotels in urban and rural areas.
- Time period for conversion of land has been fixed, and if authorities fail to take a decision within the prescribed time limit, the land will be taken as deemed converted.
- For heritage hotels, Urban Development (UD) Tax shall be charged at residential rates on their covered area, but no UD Tax shall be charged on their open area.
- BSUP charges shall be levied only on covered area of heritage hotels.
- Grant of Patta (lease title) to heritage hotels has been considered.
- There will be no limit regarding the road width in granting approval to heritage hotels, both in urban and rural areas.
- Tourism units will be allowed Double FAR (i.e. from General FAR of 2.25 to 4.5).
- Heritage hotels will be permitted to convert 1000 sq. metre or 10 per cent of plinth area, (which ever is less), for commercial use.
- Approval of building plan in a fixed time period by the departments concerned has been proposed.