SRINAGAR: Initiating major reforms in the Union territory, the government of Ladakh on Thursday announced to deregulate the hospitality sector, freeing it from old regulations and bureaucratic interference. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena said, “I have approved major reforms related to ease of doing business aimed at deregulating the hospitality sector, reducing compliance burden on stakeholders and creating a unified, streamlined, and citizen-friendly registration mechanism for tourism units.”The registration validity of tour operators has been increased from one year to five years, eliminating the need for renewal every year. Tour and travel operators engaged in adventure and mountaineering activities were earlier required to register separately as ‘adventure tour operators’ and ‘mountaineering tour operators’ at an additional registration fee of Rs 3,000 each. This has been done away with.A unified category under the nomenclature ‘travel agent’ has been introduced, which will authorise the registered entity to undertake all activities permitted under the Registration of Tourist Act.The number of documents required for registration of tour operators has been reduced significantly. The new framework also removes the requirement of a character certificate, a fixed bank balance and educational qualification to run a tour and travel agency.The existing process for homestay registration involves multiple procedural requirements and documentation, which often act as barriers to local participation. The new framework reduces the number of documents required, making the process simpler and more accessible, encouraging community-based tourism and creating livelihood opportunities for local residents.The LG said that the reforms, guided by PM Modi’s dictum of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’, would create a safe and secure atmosphere for tourists, expand the tourism industry and contribute significantly to strengthening the local economy.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Uninformed, Inappropriate’: India Responds To Trump’s ‘Hell-hole’ Comment‘In Touch With Iran’: MEA Confirms Indian Crew Safe After Hormuz FiringViolent Clashes Mar Bengal Phase 1 Voting As Tamil Stars Contribute To 82% TurnoutFrance Waives Airport Transit Visa For Indian Nationals, Boosts Travel EaseTop Military Leadership Of India And US Engage To Discuss Common Concerns In The Indo-pacificEx-Domestic Worker Arrested in Delhi IIT Graduate Murder; Linked to Alwar CaseTrump Sparks Outrage After Reposting ‘Hellholes’ Remark on India, China Amid Citizenship DebateUS Congressman Urges Pakistan To Act Against LeT, JeM; Renews Focus On Cross-Border TerrorWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil Nadu123PhotostoriesAre you using the right spoon? Here’s what each type of spoon is actually designed forGarad to Tangail: 5 underrated textiles from West Bengal you need to knowRoyal birthdays in May 2026: List of upcoming birthdays of Royals across the worldExclusive – Parth Samthaan on Mahid’s popularity, Sehar Hone Ko Hai and work-life balance: ‘We never tried to create controversy or show religion as propaganda’7 ways to make your first home feel right—cozy, functional, and personalMeghan Markle to Katy Perry: Ultimate celebrity backyards that serve as private hideawaysTop 5 elite residential neighbourhoods in Lucknow for end-users and investorsHow to identify a papaya which has been artificially ripenedWhy did Prime Minister Narendra Modi praise Indian cheese in a social media postInside ‘Dhurandhar’ director Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam’s Rs 20 crore Bandra home: Minimalism, nature and quiet luxury123Hot PicksBengal Election 2026UP Board Class 10 result 2026Bengal election dos and don’tsTamil Nadu pollsSIR ProtestTN election dos and don’tsBank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal electionTamil Nadu electionDianna RussiniBan vs NZTS EAMCET Hall TicketUPMSP 10th ResultUPMSP 12th ResultDelhi Murder NewsUP Board Result TimeIPL Orange Cap
SRINAGAR: Initiating major reforms in the Union territory, the government of Ladakh on Thursday announced to deregulate the hospitality sector, freeing it from old regulations and bureaucratic interference. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena said, “I have approved major reforms related to ease of doing business aimed at deregulating the hospitality sector, reducing compliance burden on stakeholders and creating a unified, streamlined, and citizen-friendly registration mechanism for tourism units.”The registration validity of tour operators has been increased from one year to five years, eliminating the need for renewal every year. Tour and travel operators engaged in adventure and mountaineering activities were earlier required to register separately as ‘adventure tour operators’ and ‘mountaineering tour operators’ at an additional registration fee of Rs 3,000 each. This has been done away with.A unified category under the nomenclature ‘travel agent’ has been introduced, which will authorise the registered entity to undertake all activities permitted under the Registration of Tourist Act.The number of documents required for registration of tour operators has been reduced significantly. The new framework also removes the requirement of a character certificate, a fixed bank balance and educational qualification to run a tour and travel agency.The existing process for homestay registration involves multiple procedural requirements and documentation, which often act as barriers to local participation. The new framework reduces the number of documents required, making the process simpler and more accessible, encouraging community-based tourism and creating livelihood opportunities for local residents.The LG said that the reforms, guided by PM Modi’s dictum of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’, would create a safe and secure atmosphere for tourists, expand the tourism industry and contribute significantly to strengthening the local economy.
