Punjab to set up a tourism destination in Ludhiana

Also slashes the rate of VAT to 5.5% (plus 10% surcharge) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to attract more airlines to fly in the state

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Punjab Cabinet has given approval to create a land pool of government for setting up of a "tourism destination" in Ludhiana. 

In Ludhiana, area of villages Haider Nagar, Garcha, Selkiana, Sekhuwal, Garhi, Machian Kalan, Mattewara and other surrounding areas will be developed as a tourist destination. The Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB) will appoint Public Works Department (B&R) as the nodal agency to develop this project on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

In a bid to boost the civil aviation industry and tourism in the state besides ensuring affordable and comfortable travel to the passengers, the Cabinet also gave approval to amend the Punjab VAT Act, 2005.

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