Himachal Unveils Thrilling Water Sports at Gobind Sagar Lake

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated water sports at Gobind Sagar Lake, aiming to boost tourism and local employment. This initiative includes cruises, houseboats, and jet skis and promises economic growth. A new cruise route from Bilaspur to Shimla is also planned.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-10-2024 19:44 IST | Created: 29-10-2024 19:44 IST
Himachal Unveils Thrilling Water Sports at Gobind Sagar Lake
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Photo/CMO). Image Credit: ANI
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In a significant boost to tourism, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated a range of water sports activities at Gobind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur. The newly launched activities, which include cruises, shikara rides, and jet skiing, aim to put the region on the tourism map, according to an official statement.

Chief Minister Sukhu emphasized that these initiatives hold immense potential for job creation and local business opportunities, particularly benefiting women and small entrepreneurs. He stated that tourism, along with religious and eco-tourism, would elevate Bilaspur to compete with India's top travel destinations like Kerala and Goa.

Sukhu unveiled plans for a scenic 30-kilometer cruise route from Bilaspur to Shimla, further emphasizing his commitment to enhancing tourism infrastructure. The Chief Minister's active participation in water sports demonstrates the government's dedication to developing the region as a prime tourist hub. With promises of significant economic growth, these developments have been welcomed as transformative for the local economy and community.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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