New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday thanked Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur for reducing the Value-Added-Tax (VAT) on Air Turbine Fuel to 2 per cent, terming it as a 'significant step' for boosting air connectivity in the state.

"Taking a significant step forward in boosting air connectivity in Himachal Pradesh, CM @jairamthakurbjp Ji has lowered VAT on Air Turbine Fuel to 2%. 1/2," Scindia said in a tweet.

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He urged the other states to do the same in order to give a boost to air connectivity and economic prosperity.

"I thank him for the progressive decision, and urge other States to emulate this in order to give a fillip to connectivity & economic prosperity for their people," he said in another tweet.

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Notably, the central government had also reduced the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and by Rs 10 respectively on November 3.

22 states/union territories have also undertaken a commensurate reduction of VAT on Petrol and Diesel to give relief to consumers, as per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. (ANI)

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