CM urges to release funds for tourism projects awaiting approval

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at New Delhi today. He held detailed discussions relating to various tourism projects of the State and funds awaiting approval in the Ministry.

Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that State Government is promoting Water Tourism in the state to attract adventure tourism. He requested for speedy approval for Auhar project and added that state government envisages to develop it as major water sports destination. He added that projects for Dehra and Pong dam were also awaiting approval.

He urged to accord approval to projects under ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’ besides considering approval for projects proposed under Special Scheme to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme for developing iconic tourist centres.

He also requested for exploring possibilities for investment in Himachal Pradesh for strengthening tourism sector.

Principal Advisor to CM, Ram Subhag Singh, Secretary Tourism, Devesh Kumar, Secretary to Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar and senior officers of the State Government were also present on the occasion.