July 9 , 2019
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- The government of Uttarakhand has decided to levy a “eco tax” for tourists visiting the state.
- The tax would be decided by the urban local body of the concerned place.
- It will be used to dispose the waste generated in the fragile ecosystem by visiting tourists.
- An estimated 8 lakh pilgrims visit Uttarakhand every year.
- Mussoorie and Nainital are the two hill towns that levy ‘entry tax’ for visitors.
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