Hamirpur (HP), February 27 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inspected the under-construction heliport at Jaskot in the Hamirpur district, which is being built at a cost of Rs 18 crore, on Friday, and directed officials to ensure its completion by May of this year.
The chief minister said that expanding connectivity and infrastructure is being prioritized in line with the state government's commitment to promote the tourism sector.
The growth in tourism will strengthen the state's economy and create employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth, Sukhu was quoted as saying in a statement.
Heliports are being constructed in all district headquarters and other major tourist destinations across Himachal Pradesh, he said.
Recently, helicopter services were launched from the Sanjauli heliport in Shimla to Chandigarh and Reckong Peo (Himachal), for tourist travel to key destinations.
Helicopter services on the Sanjauli-Rampur-Reckong Peo and Sanjauli-Manali (SASE Helipad) routes will begin shortly, the statement added.
Later, the chief minister also inspected the under-construction Hamirpur bus stand project, which is being developed at a cost of Rs 123 crore.
He noted that work on both projects was progressing at a rapid pace and expressed confidence that they would be completed within the stipulated timeframe, providing significant convenience and improved infrastructure to the residents of the district.