Another historic day for the Tourism Sector in Ladakh. Have ordered to declare the Hotels & Guest Houses, registered with Tourism Dept in Ladakh, as “Industry”, that would benefit these units with incentives, concessions and infrastructure support, at par with other Industries in the UT. The move is aligned with Hon’ble PM, Shri @narendramodi ji’s consistent push to strengthening the domestic tourism sector through incentives and policy guidelines. This order shall apply w.e.f. June 1, 2026. Benefits of “Industries” status include: 1. Eligibility for electricity & water tariff at industrial rates, which is cheaper than the existing commercial rates. 2. Eligibility for concessional bank loans, under the State/ Central Govt industrial policies. 3. Exemption from Property Tax. Additionally, this move would reduce the operating costs of hotels and guest houses and enhance investor confidence in Ladakh. I am confident, fulfilling this long pending demand and the consequent incentives, would accelerate the growth of hotel industry in Ladakh, catering to the ever-growing needs of the tourists. This would create an enabling environment for the expansion and strengthening of the hospitality industry and ensure a memorable experience to the tourists visiting Ladakh.