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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Himachal nod to investment promotion council for attracting big money in tourism
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has approved the establishment of the Tourism Investment Promotion Council (TIPC) – a single-window mechanism for fast-tracking project approvals and providing comprehensive investor facilitation. The new council will serve as a dedicated platform to evaluate and approve tourism projects with an investment of Rs 50 crore and above. The TIPC will be chaired by the chief minister and supported by an investment promotion cell within the department of tourism, stated a govt release. The council is aimed at creating an investor-friendly ecosystem and will be governed by the principles of minimum regulation, maximum facilitation, and time-bound decision-making. The state govt aims to issue standardised formats for document submissions across departments such as PWD, pollution control board, revenue, town and country planning, fire services, and jal shakti, to ensure uniformity and efficiency, read the release. The new council's key feature is the creation of a proactive system wherein the onus of project preparedness will rest with the govt, thereby significantly reducing entry barriers for prospective investors in the state. Furthermore, except in cases involving statutory approvals, like under the transfer of agriculture land for non-agriculture purposes or environmental clearances, projects will be deemed approved if not cleared within the stipulated time frame, the govt mentioned.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HP approves establishment of Tourism Investment Promotion Council to attract big investments
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has approved the establishment of the Tourism Investment Promotion Council (TIPC) – a single-window mechanism for fast-tracking project approvals and providing comprehensive investor facilitation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The new council will serve as a dedicated platform to evaluate and approve tourism projects with an investment of Rs 50 crore and above. The TIPC will be chaired by the chief minister and supported by an investment promotion cell within the department of tourism, stated a govt release. The council is aimed at creating an investor-friendly ecosystem and will be governed by the principles of minimum regulation, maximum facilitation, and time-bound decision-making. The state govt aims to issue standardised formats for document submissions across departments such as PWD, pollution control board, revenue, town and country planning, fire services, and jal shakti, to ensure uniformity and efficiency, read the release. The new council's key feature is the creation of a proactive system wherein the onus of project preparedness will rest with the govt, thereby significantly reducing entry barriers for prospective investors in the state. Furthermore, except in cases involving statutory approvals, like under the transfer of agriculture land for non-agriculture purposes or environmental clearances, projects will be deemed approved if not cleared within the stipulated time frame, the govt mentioned. It further stated that the state-level apex body would convene monthly meetings to examine and approve investment proposals in a time-bound manner. In addition to approvals, the TIPC will also recommend procedural and policy-level reforms to enhance the overall investment climate in the tourism sector and position Himachal Pradesh as a premier investment destination. MSID:: 123117202 413 |
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Himachal cabinet nod to financial assistance in the form of rent to disaster-hit families
The state cabinet on Thursday granted ex-post facto approval for providing financial assistance in the form of rent support for affected families residing in relief camps. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during cabinet meeting in Shimla on Thursday. (Sourced) The decision was taken during Day 4 of cabinet meetings being held under the chairmanship of chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and aims to held the people affected by the widespread devastation caused by torrential rains during the ongoing monsoon season. As per the decision, the families will receive rent assistance through direct benefit transfer (DBT) at the rate of ₹5,000 per month in rural areas and ₹10,000 per month in urban areas for a maximum period of six months. As per the state emergency operation centre (SEOC), state has recorded 170 deaths, with 94 attributed to rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and electrocution, and 76 due to road mishaps, since the onset of monsoon--June 20. Over 400 houses have also been damaged. Mandi witnessed maximum damage owing to torrential rains. Nod to introduce OBC reservation in urban body polls The state cabinet also decided to introduce OBC reservation in the upcoming Urban Local Bodies elections. To facilitate this, it also approved the constitution of a Backward Classes Commission to compile accurate data on the population of Backward Classes before finalising the reservation roster. Optimum use of un-utilised vacant government buildings The cabinet also decided to approve the recommendations of a sub-committee formed under chairmanship of technical education minister Rajesh Dharmani to suggest optimum use of un-utilised vacant government buildings. The committee recommended to use all vacant government buildings in phased manner. It was also recommended to designate a nodal agency for providing space to the government departments, boards and corporations who require the same for setting up their offices. The cabinet also gave nod for the auction of 10 minor mineral quarries in district Kangra and the re-auction of 11 such quarries in district Bilaspur. This is expected to generate revenue of ₹18.82 crore for the state exchequer, in addition to creating direct and indirect employment opportunities and helping curb illegal mining. Establishment of tourism investment promotion council It approved the establishment of Tourism Investment Promotion Council under the chairmanship of the chief minister to entertain the projects entailing investment of more than 50 crore each. The council will process the cases within a period of 30 days. To check illegal activities at manufacturing units, the cabinet decided to post two home guards each at distilleries, bottling, and brewery plants. It also approved the posting of a state taxes and excise officer at each such plant, with mandatory rotation within the same district after a prescribed period. It decided to launch Phase-II of the Himachal Pradesh Sadbhawana Legacy Cases Resolution Scheme, 2025, for a period of three months from September 1, aiming to resolve approximately 30,000 pending cases. The scheme will also cover cases related to State Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products up to the financial year 2020–21. The cabinet also approved a one-time legacy policy to regularise unregistered construction equipment vehicles. Other decisions The cabinet has also okayed one-time relaxation of two years in the upper age limit for aspirants appearing for the competitive examination for TGT and JBT posts. One seat per course in all government institutions besides the government aided and private technical institutions has been given nod to. To strengthen healthcare services in remote and tribal regions, it also approved the engagement of 290 additional ASHA workers, ensuring better access to essential health services in these areas. The cabinet also gave its nod to start the operation of lotteries in the state. The cabinet approved purchase of a new Mercedes-Benz car for the governor at a cost of ₹92 lakh. Giving information about the cabinet decisions, industry minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said that the current Mercedes being used by the Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla is more than six year old. Box: Monsoon session likely from August 18 The monsoon session of state legislative assembly is likely to be held from August 18. The cabinet recommended the governor to convene the monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from August 18 to September 2, 2025. Legalising lottery not in state's interest: Jai Ram Leader of the Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, on Thursday lashed out at Sukhu government for legalising lottery. Jai Ram said, 'As a conclusion of the four-day cabinet meeting, the so-called reformist Sukhu government has legalised the lottery. Earlier, the lottery had been banned. Many families were devastated due to it—homes were auctioned off, and some people were driven to commit suicide. Now the government wants to bring back that dark era'. 'In the name of a self-reliant Himachal, the government is giving legal recognition to cannabis cultivation. It is allowing liquor sales wherever it pleases while shutting down schools and colleges. And now, going even further, it has legaliaed the lottery—so the government can even wipe out people's savings. This policy is not in the interest of the state, and the Bharatiya Janata Party strongly condemns it.'
