Thestate cabinetapproved the draft of the New Women Policy, 2021, for the overall development of women andgirls.
The policy will help to establish better coordination between various departments for the welfare of women and girls while ensuring their safety and empowering them.
Thecabinetalso approved theRajasthan Tourism Business(Facilitation and Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2021, for selection, training and licencing of new tourist guides. This will enable the entry of trained and skilled guides into the tourism and create 6,000 self-EMPLOYMENT opportunities. As per the new rules, aspirants only require minimum educational qualification and do not have to undergo an interview.
The age limit for selection has been relaxed and there are provisions for reservation, bonus points, training among other changes.
To increase employment opportunities in the tourism sector, the cabinet also approved aGuest HouseScheme under theRajasthanTourism Policy, 2020. The scheme will be applicable in all urban areas of Rajasthan, and enables prospective entrepreneurs to provide accommodation facilities to tourists at their homes.
The maximum number of rooms for such a guest house has been fixed at 20. The owner or lessee of the residence will be required to reside in the guest house with the family. This scheme will be different from the Paying Guest Scheme of the tourism department.