Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Himachal Pradesh CM Proposes ITBP Helipads for Tourism
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh wants to use helipads that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) uses to bring tourists to remote areas.
He hopes this will make it easier for people to get around.
The CM and ITBP are planning to work together on disaster management and help local farmers by buying food from them.
They also want local people to be a part of building new roads and other projects, and improve medical services.
The discussions included border tourism, buying local products, and providing healthcare.
Himachal Pradesh CM seeks to utilize ITBP helipads for tourism to boost connectivity.
The CM aims to enhance coordination with ITBP for improved disaster management.
Plans include sourcing food products from local communities to support farmers and create employment.
The government wants ITBP to include locals in infrastructure projects after clearances.
Discussions covered border tourism, procurement of local produce, and extending medical services.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the ITBP.
- What
- Discussing using ITBP helipads for tourism, disaster management, and supporting local communities.
- When
- Thursday, April 24.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, focusing on Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti border districts.
- Why
- To promote tourism in remote regions and improve connectivity.
- Himachal Pradesh CM
- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Force Involved
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Border Districts Discussed
- Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti
- ITBP Frontier Commander
- Sanjay Gunjyal
- ITBP Program Highlighted
- Vibrant Village Programme