With ITBP’s Support, Himachal Government to Strengthen Connectivity and Boost Tourism in Border Regions
Important meeting of Chief Minister Sukhu with ITBP,
Shimla, April 24 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met today with Sanjay Gunjyal, Frontier Commander of the Northern Frontier Headquarters of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Dehradun. The two leaders held detailed discussions on the role of ITBP in the border districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti, focusing on India-China border security and a range of development-related matters.
Key issues discussed included the promotion of border tourism, expansion of medical facilities through ITBP infrastructure, procurement of local produce, and employment generation in rural areas.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the holistic development of border regions. He emphasized the need for stronger coordination with ITBP’s regional response centers for better disaster management. He also suggested that ITBP helipads could be utilized to boost tourism in remote areas, enhancing both accessibility and economic opportunity.
Highlighting the importance of local engagement, CM Sukhu proposed that if ITBP sources food and supplies from local farmers and horticulturists, it would significantly benefit the rural economy and create employment opportunities. He also directed that locals be prioritized in any construction projects undertaken in these regions. Furthermore, he instructed officials to expedite all procedures related to installing communication towers in border areas to improve connectivity.
During the meeting, Frontier Commander Sanjay Gunjyal apprised the Chief Minister of three proposed new roads under the Vibrant Villages Programme in Sangla Valley and the Kaurik region, as well as 15 additional road projects planned across the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri also joined the meeting virtually.
Among those present were Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, HIMFED Chairman Budhi Singh Thakur, CM’s OSD Gopal Sharma, Secretary Ritesh Chauhan, and senior ITBP officials including DIG Pawan Kumar Negi, Barindarjit Singh, Commandant Vasant Nogal, and Sunil Kumar Senani.
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