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Published on : Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Chowna Mein has asked the department of tourism to simplify the process of getting Inner Line and Protected Area Permits for tourists who are considering visiting the state.
Mein said that this would increase the tourist inflow and make the state more traveler-friendly.
The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued to Indian citizens who wish to visit protected/restricted areas or states like Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram for a restricted time.
The Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) Act of 1873 prohibits all citizens of India from entering Arunachal without a valid ILP. Likewise, The Foreigner (Protected Areas) Act requires foreigners to obtain a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit certain areas in India including Arunachal.
To quote Mein, “A large number of people/tourists want to visit Arunachal; however, many of them are reluctant because of the complexity one has to go through in obtaining the permits. The future of Arunachal lies in tourism, so we need to work together to develop Arunachal Tourism into a responsible and sustainable one.”
The Arunachal Pradesh deputy CM said this while addressing a workshop on ‘Responsible Tourism – Future Forum.’
Mein said that the state government is working enthusiastically and in tandem with all the stakeholders to make Arunachal one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world.
“Special emphasis is being given to ‘responsible tourism’ and activities related to rural, adventure and eco-tourism are being encouraged in the state,” Mein said while adding that several tourist circuits are also being developed.
Mein also informed that there will be no shortage of power supply in the state for those willing to set up industries in the region.
Ministry of Tourism director general Meenakshi Sharma said that Arunachal Pradesh has huge potential for attracting tourists, due to its natural beauty, diverse culture and amazing hospitality.
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