Now hotel stay in Jharkhand will be expensive, city tourist tax will be imposed, name of Daltonganj station also changed

News India Live, Digital Desk: Jharkhand government has taken two major decisions to promote tourism and infrastructure of the state. On one hand, now there will be additional burden of ‘City Tourist Tax’ on the pockets of the guests staying in hotels of Jharkhand, on the other hand, there will be an additional burden of ‘City Tourist Tax’ on the pockets of the guests staying in the hotels of Palamu division. Daltonganj Railway Station The name has been officially changed.

1. City Tourist Tax: Hotel bills will increase

Staying in major tourist cities of Jharkhand will now become a bit expensive. The state government has decided to impose ‘City Tourist Tax’ on hotels in municipal corporation areas:

Why was the decision taken?: The income from this tax will be used to improve the cleanliness of the city, maintenance of tourist places and security arrangements.

To whom will it apply?: This tax will be effective mainly in those cities which are important from tourism point of view. The rate per night stay can be fixed depending on the category (star rating) of the hotel.

promote tourism: The administration argues that with the funds received from this, tourists will be able to get better facilities and international level experience.

2. Changed name of Daltonganj station: Now it will be known as ‘Medininagar’

Fulfilling a long standing demand, the Government of Jharkhand and the Railway Ministry have renamed Daltonganj Railway Station. ‘Medininagar Railway Station’ Is done.

historical significance: This city had already been named Medininagar after Raja Medini Rai, but the name of the railway station was still Daltonganj in the old records.

official change: Now it will be known as ‘Medininagar’ on the station boards, ticket booking system and announcements. Local people and public representatives have welcomed this decision.

3. Other major updates of Jharkhand

smart city project: Apart from Ranchi, work on the plan to connect other cities with smart facilities has intensified.

increase revenue: With the implementation of City Tourist Tax, the state’s revenue is expected to increase by crores of rupees annually.