CM's assures Delhi firm of investor-friendly policies

Tribune News Service

Shimla, June 3

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while interacting with Delhi-based investor SK Mishra from CT Power Limited through video conferencing from Shimla, said today that his government was committed to making Himachal Pradesh a favourite destination for investors by providing them all possible incentives and, above all, ensuring a conducive atmosphere for investment.

The Chief Minister said that the state offers immense potential for investment in the tourism sector, for which a tourism policy for sustainable development was in place. “Tourism acts as an engine for development, besides helping in the creation of direct and indirect employment avenues for the youth,” he added.

Thakur said that the availability of abundant sunshine and clear environment also make it a good place for setting solar power plants. He assured SK Mishra that his government would provide all possible help to the company.

The investor told the Chief Minister that the company wanted to set up two 250 MW capacity solar power plants in the state. He said that the company was also willing to set up a five-star hotel, preferably in Shimla, or Kangra or Mandi district.