LEH, Oct. 7 -- In the aftermath of recent violent incidents that disrupted normal life in Leh, tourism stakeholders in Ladakh have called for additional financial relief measures to help the sector recover from mounting losses.
Hoteliers, tour operators and transporters said the unrest, coupled with an already weak tourist season, has dealt a severe blow to local businesses, warranting urgent intervention through special measures, such as interest subvention on the moratorium period and comprehensive loan restructuring.
The demand was jointly raised by All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association, All Ladakh Tour Operators Association, Leh Cooperative Taxi Ltd, tempo and biker unions in a letter addressed to the chairman of the Union Terr...