'Tourist village' to be established in Kangra
Modern facilities with like electric buses, water sports, theme parks, wayside amenities, h
end food courts, beautification of heritage sites and eco-tourism would be created at tou
places in addition to upgrading Asia's biggest natural ice skating rink in Shimla and
developing ice and roller skating rink in Manali, it added.
A 'tourist village' will be established in Kangra to promote local art and
culture and create employment opportunities for the youth, according to
an official statement issued here on Tuesday. Permanent employment
opportunities can be created by connecting local youths with tourism
which will not only ensure tourism development but also increase the
revenue of the state, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh
Sukhu said in the statement.
Employment opportunities will be provided in the 'tourist village' to the
local youth for showcasing local art, culture, handicrafts, music and
other things, it said.
A large zoo is being constructed in Bankhandi at a cost of INR 300 crore
and besides establishing the 'tourist village', a golf course of international
standards will also be developed in Kangra, the statement said.
Modern facilities like electric buses, water sports, theme parks, wayside
amenities, high-end food courts, beautification of heritage sites and ecotourism would be created at tourist places in addition to upgrading Asia's
biggest natural ice skating rink in Shimla and developing ice and roller
skating rink in Manali, it added.
