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Punjab Cabinet Approves Ranjiatgarh Development Authority Bill to Transform Pathankot into World‑Class Tourist Hub
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:32 PM
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The Punjab cabinet has given the green light to the Ranjiatgarh Development Authority Bill 2026, aiming to develop Pathankot into a premier tourist destination.
During a recent cabinet meeting, the Punjab government approved the Ranjiatgarh Development Authority Bill 2026, which will establish a dedicated authority to oversee the development of the region.
The new authority will be responsible for planning, financing and implementing infrastructure projects, marketing initiatives and regulatory frameworks to attract tourists.
The focus will be on Pathankot, a city that the government views as a strategic gateway to the Himalayan region and a potential hub for adventure, heritage and eco‑tourism.
The decision is part of Punjab’s broader strategy to boost tourism revenue and create employment opportunities in the northern districts.
The new authority will be responsible for planning, financing and implementing infrastructure projects, marketing initiatives and regulatory frameworks to attract tourists.
The focus will be on Pathankot, a city that the government views as a strategic gateway to the Himalayan region and a potential hub for adventure, heritage and eco‑tourism.
The decision is part of Punjab’s broader strategy to boost tourism revenue and create employment opportunities in the northern districts.