RANCHI, Dec. 10 -- The Jharkhand assembly on Wednesday passed an amendment bill to boost tourism in the state by providing better facilities for travellers at famous tourism hubs, which are located outside the purview of any urban local body, by establishing a dedicated authority for those places.

State tourism minister Sudivya Kumar tabled the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2025 during the second half of the House proceedings, which was passed by voice vote. The amendment bill is aimed at establishing a Jharkhand Tourism Area Authority (JTAA) to provide civic amenities at major tourist destinations in the state that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an urban local body (ULB).

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