In respect of development and promotion of Tourism in the state, Governor is pleased to approve a new Tourism Policy named West Bengal Tourism Policy, 2016.
Department of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal
The objective of this Department is to run the Tourist Administration in the interest of the Tourists along with Promotion of Tourism and creation of Tourist facilities.
West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 2015 (Tourism)
West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 2015 for Tourism Units is a new set of incentives for promotion of Tourism, effective from 07.01.2015 to 31.12.2020.
Policy of All Bengal Contract Carriage Permit
Governor has been pleased to implement a policy for the issuance of “All Bengal Contract Carriage Permits” exclusively for the purpose of carrying tourists.
Employment on Compassionate Ground in WBTDCL
In West Bengal Tourism and Development Corporation Ltd. who dies in-harness or retires prematurely may be offered employment on compassionate ground.
Pay Scale of Manager and Project Officer of Tourism Directorate
The pre-revised pay Scale No. 14 shall take effect from 01.01.1996 notionally and actually w.e.f. 01.01.2008. All other terms and conditions as laid down in the W.B.S. (ROPA) Rules, 1998 shall apply mutatis-mutandis.