The Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned INR 100 crore 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 facility 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 in 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 tourism ministry was chaired by Vinod Zutshi, secretary, Ministry of Tourism, whereas chief secretary V C Pharka, commissioner of tourism Mohan Chauhan and additional director of tourism Manoj Sharma were present on behalf of the state government.
Pharka stated that the implementation of these projects will give fillip to tourism infrastructure in the state.
(PTI)
