Governor Kavinder Gupta today released the poster of the ‘Chalo Himachal’ campaign at Lok Bhavan during a courtesy visit by members of the Govind Sagar Adventure & Water Sports Association. The initiative is aimed at promoting adventure tourism and water sports activities across Himachal Pradesh, especially at major reservoirs and lakes in the state.
While releasing the poster, the Governor appreciated the efforts of the Association in positioning Himachal Pradesh as a leading destination for adventure and eco-tourism. He said tourism is a key pillar of the state economy, and such initiatives showcasing its natural beauty and adventure potential will help attract more tourists while generating employment opportunities for local youth.
Gupta also urged all stakeholders to work in coordination to further strengthen the tourism sector and promote Himachal Pradesh as a preferred destination for both domestic and international visitors.
Founder member of the Association, Ishan Akhtar, briefed the Governor about the ‘Chalo Bilaspur, Chalo Himachal’ campaign. He said the association plans to organize a series of adventure sports events throughout the year at Govind Sagar Lake and Kol Dam in Bilaspur, Pong Dam in Kangra, and Chamera Dam in Chamba district.
He added that proposed activities include water sports championships, paragliding competitions, car and motorcycle racing events, as well as an international open water swimming championship from Bilaspur to Bhakra Dam covering nearly 50 kilometres. These events aim to promote Himachal Pradesh on the global tourism map while boosting employment and local economic growth.
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