Rajasthan demands relief package from Centre for tourism & hospitality industry

Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has written to PM Modi demanding a relief package for those affected by the economic impact of COVID-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. In a statement, Gehlot said that there is an unemployment crisis for 29 lakh families and demanded for a unemployment allowance as well. He also sought GST payment waiver or postponement for tourism & hospitality industry and MSMEs. The Rajasthan government has already announced the reimbursement of SGST for the state’s tourism and hospitality industry. The CM has also written a letter to the Finance Minister and urged to address the crisis being faced by the state’s tourism & hospitality industry.