Assam is one of the most underrated Indian states. Its beauty is pristine and unparalleled and not many people know about its hidden gems. However, thanks to social media, more and more people are waking up to its beauty. This has led to a surge in tourism in the state, especially after the global COVID-19 pandemic. In order to ensure the safety of an increasing number of tourists, the Tourism Department of Assam has decided to implement a tourist police scheme.
Assam To Implement Tourist Police Scheme To Ensure Safety
According to an article which was recently published by The Times Of India or TOI, this scheme is being undertaken to ensure the safety and security of the increasing number of tourists that visit the state.
The details about the tourist police stations, establishing units, and other infrastructure facilities necessary to ensure tourist safety are mentioned in the New Assam Tourism Bill. This bill was recently passed by the state assembly.
As per a senior official of the tourism department of Assam cited in the TOI article, the tourist police scheme is now officially a part of the bill. It provides a comprehensive framework for the tourism industry of the state.
A Part Of The New Assam Tourism Bill 2024
Under the New Assam Tourism Bill, all tourist accommodation facilities are required to register themselves with the Department of Tourism of the state. The official went on to specify that the scheme is still in its nascent stages.
The Tourist Police Scheme was first introduced in the year 2022. The Union Ministry of Tourism passed a directive under which all states had to have dedicated tourist police units.
In a collaborative effort by the Bureau Of Police Research and Development or BPR&D and the Ministry of Home Affairs, training programmes and standard operating procedures of the personnel will be developed.
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