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Karnataka Tourism Department to frame Tourism Start-up Promotion Policy

14 October 2026 · ⏱ 2 நிமிடம் · GS-III: Economy (Karnataka)

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Karnataka plans a policy just for tourism start-ups: the state-level economy topic GS-III can test

The Karnataka Tourism Department will soon formulate a Tourism Start-up Promotion Policy to encourage start-ups in the sector.

Why it matters: Karnataka-specific

Karnataka Tourism Department to frame Tourism Start-up Promotion Policy
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What you need to know

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The Karnataka Tourism Department will soon formulate a Tourism Start-up Promotion Policy to encourage start-ups in the sector.

ஆதாரங்கள்: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)

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  • Karnataka Tourism Department will soon frame a Tourism Start-up Promotion Policy.
  • The aim is to encourage start-ups in the tourism sector.
  • Tourism is a State subject under the Seventh Schedule (State List, Entry 33 covers theatres and entertainments; tourism is also pursued concurrently by the Centre through the Ministry of Tourism).
  • Start-up India (2016) defines a DPIIT-recognised start-up as an entity under 10 years old with turnover not exceeding Rs 100 crore.
  • Sectoral state policies typically offer incentives such as seed funding, incubation support and ease of doing business measures.
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How the exam will ask it

ப்ரிலிம்ஸ்

  • Statement: A start-up recognised by DPIIT must be incorporated as a private limited company, a registered partnership firm or an LLP. (Correct)
  • Statement: Tourism is exclusively a Union subject under the Constitution of India. (Incorrect; the Centre and States both act in the field and tourism is not listed as an exclusive Union subject.)
  • Statement: State start-up policies can supplement the Centre's Start-up India initiative with sector-specific incentives. (Correct)

மெயின்ஸ்

GS-III (Economy): Tourism is a labour-intensive, high-multiplier service sector, but many tourism enterprises face funding, skilling and regulatory hurdles. A dedicated state start-up policy can offer incubation, seed capital and digital-platform support, building on Start-up India and the Centre's Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes. The way forward lies in sustainable and community-based tourism, skill development, and clear single-window approvals, with outcomes monitored through jobs created and visitor spending.

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