As the State Government has launched a paying guest scheme, now it is not only the hoteliers and the restaurant-owners but also the common people may also make the most of the tourism business, particularly in the tourist destinations across the State.
More importantly, as the officials concerned of the Nainital district tourism department said, the State Government has already launched a paying guest scheme to encourage the common people to plunge into the tourism business in the hill State.
A meeting under the chairpersonship of Nainital District Magistrate Nidhimani Tripathi, is being held on May 14 to consider the applications received from the citizens for applying for the paying guest scheme, said Abha Bhatt, Deputy Director, district tourism department Nainital.
“Therefore, we appeal to the people whoever want to do join the paying guest sector to apply for this paying guest scheme in maximum number,” Bhatt added.
To facilitate the joining of maximum number of people with this scheme, a committee has also been set up. And the SDM Nainital, in charge, of the local intelligence unit,
Chief Officer of the district panchayat, Nainital, District soldier welfare officer and representative from the soldier welfare and rehabilitation office, Haldwani the executive officers from the local civic bodies of Nainital, Bhawali and Bhimtal will be the members of this committee, Bhatt further said.
In a bid to ensure homely environment even away from home, some organisations and individuals are engaged in hospitality industry under the paying guest schemes in some parts of the Nainital district. The Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti at Chhoti Haldwani in Kaladhungi that is engaged in promoting legacy of famous hunter turned wildlife activist Edward James Corbette, also provides home stays providing a rural lifestyle and an opportunity to interact with villagers.