Buddhist tourism circuit, heliports to be developed in tribal areas
A Buddhist tourism circuit and heliports will be developed in tribal areas of the state to promote tourism and create self-employment opportunities, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukh today. He presided over the 49th meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Tribal Advisory Council here.
He said, “The approval of nautor (land rights) for tribal people is a priority and a proposal has been sent to the Governor after receiving the Cabinet approval. The proposal is expected to be cleared soon.”
Sukhu added that a provision of Rs 890.28 crore had been made under the Tribal Sub Plan and the Tribal Area Development Programme for 2024-25, with additional Rs 1,145.46 crore allocated under the non-plan expenditure head. The planned budget included Rs 117.43 crore for the construction of buildings, roads and bridges, Rs 37.45 crore for educational services, Rs 52.75 crore for healthcare and Rs 75.75 crore for drinking water schemes.
He said that the Central Government had approved amendments to the Himachal Pradesh Land Transfer Regulation Act, 1968, which had enabled tribal people to secure loans.
