Rajasthan Govt signs 55 MoUs worth over Rs 586.29 cr in Tourism Sector

Jaipur, Mar 2 (KNN) With the view to bring more investment into the state, the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan on Monday signed 55 Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) worth Rs. 586.29 crores. The MOUs signed envisages providing direct employment to 5392 people in the State.

In the presence of Minister of State for Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Krishnendra Kaur and Principal Secretary Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Shailendra Agarwal – the Director of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Anil Kumar Chaplot signed the MOUs on behalf of the Department.

Speaking at the occasion the Minister of State for Tourism said,“…during and after Resurgent Rajasthan Summit we have signed a total of 221 MOUs worth Rs 10,407.94 crores which will create an expected employment to 40,765 persons in the State. The department will facilitate the projects to get the clearance or certification if required.”

It is to be noted that 20 MOUs of over Rs. 1174 crores were signed under the Tourism sector in the presence of Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje on February 27.

On the occasion, Principal Secretary Tourism said that the projects for which the MOUs have been signed will be implemented within next 2 to 3 years. The projects range from hotels and motels to resorts and museum and amusement parks. After execution of these projects there will be enough rooms in the State to accommodate the increasing flow of tourists. (KNN Bureau)