Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was planning to invest between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 crore in the tourism sector over the next five years. He said the government was making concerted efforts to promote high-end tourism in the state, with a special focus on infrastructure development and strengthening air connectivity.
The Chief Minister made the statement today while presiding over the closing ceremony of the Koti Golf Cup-2026 tournament, organised on 24th and 25th October at Golf Course Naldehra in Shimla district in which over 80 players participated. On the occasion, he presented trophies to the winners and felicitated them for their achievements.
Sukhu said that Rs. 3,000 crore were being spent on land acquisition for the expansion of Kangra airport. In addition, the state government was providing Rs. 35 crore under the Viability Gap Funding mechanism to support flight operations in the state.
Highlighting the government’s initiatives to promote sustainable tourism, Sukhu said that 60 eco-tourism sites had been leased out, generating revenue of Rs. 22 crore for the state exchequer.
Speaking on the occasion, Anirudh Singh said efforts were being made to make Naldehra Golf Course financially self-sustainable. He said the golf course had been opened to tourists and was attracting a large number of visitors.
