Arunachal cabinet decides to lift ban on issuing ILP to reopen tourism sector
The Hindu
Under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, the ILP regime restricts entry and regulated stay of outsiders in Arunachal Pradesh
In a bid to reopen the tourism sector, the Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to withdraw suspension on issuing ILP and Protected Area Permit to travellers as the COVID-19 situation in the northeastern State is "under control", a Minister said on October 1.
The cabinet, in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, gave its nod to lift the suspension on issuance of Inner Line Permit (ILP) and PAP to reopen the State to tourists who have received both doses of COVID vaccines, Home Minister Bamang Felix told reporters. "As the COVID situation is currently under control, the cabinet decided to lift the ban on issuing ILP and PAP and allow tourism activities in the State,” Mr. Felix who is also the spokesperson of the State government said.
The administration will come out with an advisory on COVID appropriate behaviour for travellers.