Overview

• Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said officials will study frameworks in Sikkim, Karnataka and Maharashtra before finalizing rules.
• Transport Department officers, under Chief Secretary DP Wahlang, have been told to consult counterparts in other states.
• The government will maintain the status quo on tourist taxi operations during consultations and urged both sides not to obstruct movement.
• AKMTTA has paused its agitation after a meeting Dhar described as positive, with the union seeking a policy that ensures locals benefit from tourism income.
• Authorities noted contrasting models elsewhere, including Sikkim’s local-only access to tourist spots and broader interstate permits used in Maharashtra and Karnataka, as they engage Assam for smooth traffic flow.