Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inspected the Tourist Information Centre located on Mall Road, Shimla. During the visit, he interacted with officials and issued necessary directions to ensure efficient functioning of the facility.
The Chief Minister said that tourists visiting Dev Bhoomi Himachal Pradesh should not face any inconvenience. He emphasized that tourism is a major pillar of the state’s economy and strengthening the sector would provide significant support to overall economic growth.
He added that the State Government has set a target of attracting five crore tourists annually. To achieve this goal, new initiatives and multi-dimensional efforts are being undertaken, along with focused development of tourism infrastructure.
The Chief Minister also interacted with tourists at the Ridge and on Mall Road. Speaking to the media, he stated that action has been taken after a thorough inquiry into the incident at IGMC Shimla. He said the State Government has taken several steps in the interest of doctors, particularly senior resident doctors, and has issued necessary directions to further improve facilities at IGMC Shimla.