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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Employees see red over RTDC's blanket leasing plan of properties
1 2 Jaipur: The decision by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) board to lease out all its properties, irrespective of whether they are loss or profit making, has raised questions among employees, who allege that the Budget announcement is being wrongly interpreted. In the 2025-26 Budget, the state govt had stated that all properties that were not operating profitably would be restructured with the help of the private sector, according to employees. Now, they have raised apprehensions that the govt would proceed with leasing out even the 14 properties that were profitable in 2024-25. The corporation has a total of 72 properties. Out of this, 31 units, which are mostly hotels and include cafeterias and tourist transport services, are operational. Fourteen of them had made profits in 2024-25. Some of the loss-making units had reduced losses to negligible levels and are likely to make profits with a little push. The RTDC properties made a profit of Rs 6.88 crore during 2024-25, contrary to the narrative that these were a drag on the state's exchequer. It has also shown that loss-making units can be turned around to make profits. Currently, the corporation has identified 37 hotels to be leased out. However, the process has been dragging on as RTDC does not have land titles for most of the hotels, without which they cannot be leased out.
News18
09-06-2025
- News18
At Rs 39 Lakh, This Is The Costliest Indian Railways Ticket
Last Updated: The Palace on Wheels offers a 7-day luxury journey starting at Rs 1,08,700 per night, covering Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Agra & more, a royal ride at a lavish cost Indian Railways operates one of the largest railway networks in the world. As a preferred mode of public transport, it carries lakhs of passengers across cities daily at affordable fares. But did you know that some Indian trains come with such steep ticket prices that they seem unimaginable for the average person? One such train is the Palace on Wheels, famous for its royal experience and sky-high fares. A Train Fit For Royalty The Palace on Wheels offers an ultra-luxurious journey lasting 7 days and 8 nights. Ticket prices start from around Rs 12 lakh and can go up to Rs 39 lakh or more, depending on the package. The final cost depends on the type of cabin selected—Deluxe, Super Deluxe, or Presidential Suite—as well as the season of travel. Starting From Delhi The journey begins in New Delhi and passes through several major cities of Rajasthan before returning to the capital. The train's itinerary includes Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, and Agra. Travellers enjoy a glimpse of Rajasthan's vibrant culture, heritage, and royal history. Onboard Luxury The Palace on Wheels offers air-conditioned cabins, en-suite bathrooms, fine dining restaurants, a lounge bar, and even a spa. Every detail is designed to offer passengers the feel of travelling like royalty. Launched on January 26, 1982 by Indian Railways and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, the Palace on Wheels was India's first luxury tourist train. It caters primarily to high-end travellers, especially foreign tourists seeking a regal Indian experience. To put the pricing into perspective – just one night on this train can cost upwards of One lakh eight thousand seven hundred rupees which is more than the monthly rent of a two-bedroom flat in many parts of India. Still, for those who can afford it, the Palace on Wheels promises a journey unlike any other. First Published:
India.com
06-06-2025
- India.com
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Rajasthan govt to soon bring out a policy to boost film production
Rajasthan is planning to come out with a policy soon in a bid to boost film and television production in the state. Diya Kumari, the state's deputy chief minister who also holds the tourism portfolio, has directed officials to finalise the policy, alongside working on plans to boost adventure tourism in the state. This will be the second attempt at such a policy — according to a tourism department official, the first dedicated policy for film tourism had been issued in 2022 to attract film shootings and production. The new policy will include ways of easing the processes involved in obtaining approvals for shooting and disbursement of subsidies. The state has consistently attracted filmmakers from around the world due to its scenic locales like forts, palaces and sand dunes. 'Classics like Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Guide (1965) were shot in the state. Endless scenes of dunes, drying chillies and village locations are commonplace for films with a rural setting. Even some of the blockbuster television serials and advertisements have Rajasthan as their backdrop,' a tourism department official said. He added that Hollywood has also utilised Rajasthan's locations, with films like Octopussy (1983) and Holy Smoke (1999). Globally renowned director Satyajit Ray also shot a large portion of Sonar Kella (1971) in the state. The tourism department is also planning to map the potential of adventure tourism activities (water-based, air-based, and land-based), in consultation with concerned departments and prepare a dedicated policy to provide a framework to entrepreneurs to set up relevant projects in the state. According to an initial plan, the department will work closely with the forest department, the Rajasthan State Forest Development Corporation, local bodies, and the irrigation department for the development of adventure tourism activities. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) will be the implementing agency for these activities.
