Overview

• Committee chief CVD Diengdoh said the call to restrict outside taxis must be viewed from multiple perspectives after talks with associations.
• The panel has sought consultations with hoteliers and tour operators and explained why some suggestions are difficult to implement.
• It proposed subsidising parking fees at Guwahati Airport, which it described as too high, and the relevant department is examining the idea.
• Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh urged associations to pursue solutions through the committee and warned that unilateral curbs could hinder travel to Guwahati’s airport, rail stations, or medical facilities.
• The government will reopen the Tourism Department portal in the coming days to add 100 vehicles under the Prime Vehicle Scheme, which is 80% Centre‑funded, as the committee explores having tourists switch to locally owned cabs after reaching their lodging.