Centre sanctions Rs 100 crore for HP under tourism project

The Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 100 crores under the Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme for Himachal Pradesh.
The state government had proposed 14 sub-projects under the scheme including convention centre at Kiarighat in Solan district, heliport at Shimla, water sports centre at Sunni in Shimla Rural constituency, redevelopment of Shimla ice skating rink, wayside amenities at Tipra in Solan district, and recreation centre at Manali.
It had also proposed artificial rock climbing work at Manali, beautification of Dal lake at Dharamshala, paragliding school at Bir, rafting centre at Naduan in Hamirpur district, beautification of Sourabh Kalia Van Vihar, Palampur, Cultural Centre at Kangra and art and culture centre at Bhalei Mata in Chamba among others.

The meeting of the sanctioning and monitoring committee of the ministry of tourism was chaired by Vinod Zutshi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, whereas Chief Secretary V C Pharka, Commissioner Tourism Mohan Chauhan and Additional Director Tourism Manoj Sharma were present on behalf of the state government.
Pharka thanked the Tourism Secretary for the sanction of projects and stated that the implementation of these projects will give fillip to the tourism infrastructure in the state.