Stating that the tourism sector has suffered Rs 25,000 crore loss due to the pandemic, Singh said it would take two years for it to bounce back.
The government has taken several measures in this regard, which include 50% rebate on property tax for hotels/resorts besides cancelling licence fees. It also waived electricity bills of hotels for three months from April to June, he said.
Singh said the government aims to take the tourism sectors contribution to the states GDP to 20% by 2025.
To facilitate this target, we have already introduced a new policy which hopes to attract another Rs 5,000 crore and create 10 lakh jobs. The government has set aside Rs 500 crore to implement the policy by way of disbursing sops, he added.
He said a single-window system will be put in place where filmmakers will get permission from tourism, forest and archeological departments for shooting at a place.
He released a special stamp brought out by Indian Post on prominent tourist spots of the state, and distributed aid of Rs 5,000 among guides.