Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Kangra Airport Expansion to Boost Tourism in Himachal
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh announced that ₹460 crore has been allocated to expand Kangra Airport.
This expansion is expected to increase tourism and property values in the area.
Additionally, ITC Hotels is opening a new boutique hotel in the region.
The government is also focusing on improving the rural economy by increasing milk prices for farmers and providing grants to local women's groups.
A recent event called Jal Tarang Josh Mahotsav celebrated the talents of differently-abled individuals, senior citizens, and transgender communities, sending a powerful message about overcoming disabilities.
₹460 crore allocated for the expansion of Kangra Airport to boost tourism and property values.
ITC Hotels launching a 42-room boutique property, Storii Akanni Naina Tikkar, in Himachal Pradesh.
Kangra district designated as the tourism capital, leading to multiple ongoing tourism initiatives.
Government increasing milk procurement prices: ₹51 per litre for cow milk and ₹61 per litre for buffalo milk.
Funding commitments for local development, including grants for Mahila Mandals and road improvements.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, ITC Hotels, local residents, differently-abled, senior citizens, and transgender communities
- What
- Expansion of Kangra Airport, launch of a new boutique hotel, and various development initiatives
- When
- Ongoing, with recent announcements and events
- Where
- Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To boost tourism, strengthen the rural economy, and support local communities
- Funding Amount
- ₹460 crore
- New Hotel
- Storii Akanni Naina Tikkar
- Hotel Rooms
- 42
- Cow Milk MSP
- ₹51 per litre
- Buffalo Milk MSP
- ₹61 per litre
- Mahila Mandals Grant
- ₹1 lakh each
- Event
- Jal Tarang Josh Mahotsav
- Event Duration
- 3 days