Dehradun, Oct. 22 -- Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 21 Oct: The Union and State Governments have claimed that the reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Pahadi tur dal, red rice and Lakhori chilli to five percent has provided a significant fillip to the hill economy of Uttarakhand. It is also claimed that the GST reforms are benefitting small farmers across the state. Similarly, the cut in GST to five percent on hotel tariffs up to Rs 7,500 has given relief to the tourism industry, positively impacting nearly 80,000 people engaged in the sector.
The Government has further claimed that lowering GST to five percent on Aipan art, Ringal crafts and woollen products has revitalised the handicraft sector, particularly aiding women-led ente...