Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently emphasized the necessity of expanding Kangra airport. Responding to a Calling Attention motion from BJP’s Pawan Kajal, CM Sukhu highlighted Kangra’s status as the state’s tourism capital and emphasized the critical need for strengthening tourism infrastructure.
Kangra Airport Expansion: Two-phase expansion project to boost local economy
The proposed expansion of Kangra Airport will be executed in two phases, involving the acquisition of 147 hectares. CM Sukhu anticipates a significant positive impact on the economies of Kangra, Una, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur districts, particularly in the realms of tourism and Information Technology.
