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Tourism

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.


Setup of State Tourism Promotion Task Force in West Bengal

Tourism,

Governor is pleased to set-up a State Tourism Promotion Task Force under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal to unlock and augment the tourism potential in the State of West Bengal.

West Bengal Tourist Guide Certification Scheme

Tourism,

Government of West Bengal, Department of Tourism, notifies the West Bengal Tourist Guide Certification Scheme for the selection, training and Certification of the West Bengal Tourist Guides.

Paryatan Sahayata Prakalpa – Working Capital Support Scheme for Tourism Industry

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Governor is pleased to introduce the scheme “PARYATAN SAHAYATA PRAKALPA” (name is indicative) as a Relief Scheme for the Travel and Tourism sector in West Bengal.

Recognition of Tourism Service Providers of West Bengal, 2021

Tourism,

The Guidelines is being framed with the objective to recognize and provide support to the eligible Tour Operators, Travel Agents and Tourist Transport Operators promoting West Bengal. The aim would be to provide skill development and marketing support to the eligible stakeholders.

Stipulated Time Limit of various Services by Tourism Department

Tourism,

Department of Tourism has decided to include the Services regarding Issuance of Registration and Issuance of Date of Commencement Certificate both related to the West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 2015.

Public Authority under Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal

Tourism,

Following organizations are the ‘Public Authority’ as defined in section 2(h) of RTI Act, 2005 under the administrative control of Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal.

West Bengal Tourism Policy, 2019

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To develop West Bengal as one of the most preferred tourist destinations of choice, while generating gainful employment, enhancing economic opportunities, and providing best-in-class tourism facilities, services and enriched tourist experience.

West Bengal Homestay Tourism Policy, 2017

Tourism,

Promote homestay tourism in such a way that it can make meaningful contribution to the employment generation, economic growth and bringing the tourists closer to the cultural heritage and traditions of West Bengal.

West Bengal Tourism Policy – 2016

Tourism,

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.

West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 2015 (Tourism)

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.
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