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Himachal Pradesh to Invest Up to Rs 15,000 Crore in Tourism Over Next Five Years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 11:03 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a five‑year plan to allocate between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 crore for tourism development, aiming to boost infrastructure and visitor numbers.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh disclosed a comprehensive tourism investment programme that will span the next five years. The plan earmarks a capital outlay ranging from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore, targeting the upgrade of existing facilities and the creation of new attractions across the mountainous region.
Key components of the strategy include modernising road and rail links to major hill stations, expanding adventure‑sport infrastructure, restoring heritage sites, and promoting eco‑friendly accommodations. Officials said the funding will be sourced from both state resources and central‑government schemes, with a focus on attracting private‑sector partners.
State officials anticipate that the infusion of capital will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, increase tourist footfall, and raise the state's contribution to the national tourism economy. The initiative aligns with the broader "Incredible India" campaign and seeks to position Himachal as a year‑round destination for both domestic and international travelers.
The announcement, reported by The Times of India, comes as other Indian states also intensify efforts to capture a larger share of the growing travel market. Himachal's tourism department will release detailed project lists and timelines in the coming weeks.
Key components of the strategy include modernising road and rail links to major hill stations, expanding adventure‑sport infrastructure, restoring heritage sites, and promoting eco‑friendly accommodations. Officials said the funding will be sourced from both state resources and central‑government schemes, with a focus on attracting private‑sector partners.
State officials anticipate that the infusion of capital will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, increase tourist footfall, and raise the state's contribution to the national tourism economy. The initiative aligns with the broader "Incredible India" campaign and seeks to position Himachal as a year‑round destination for both domestic and international travelers.
The announcement, reported by The Times of India, comes as other Indian states also intensify efforts to capture a larger share of the growing travel market. Himachal's tourism department will release detailed project lists and timelines in the coming weeks.