Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $162 million to support tourism development in Himachal Pradesh.
This loan amount will help in unleashing the state’s tourism potential through the enhancement of cultural and heritage sites.
It will help in creating new infrastructure to promote the tourism sector.
The Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Development Project will target the promotion of heritage and cultural sites in the Mandi and Hamirpur districts.
Historic Naggar Castle in Kullu will be restored and public places will be improved.
These initiatives aim to improve accessibility for the elderly, women, children, and people with disabilities.
These projects will help in developing wellness centres, recreational facilities, an adventure sports hub, and a water park complex.
