Himachal Government would promote water sports activities in the district besides identifying number of angling places. The Government will also give permission to private organisation or individuals interested in starting water sports activities provided their equipments matches international standards, said Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh while addressing a public meeting at larji in Banjar constituency of Kullu district on Wednesday.
“Any mishap or loss of life or property due to water or adventure sports does not mean that such sports should be completely stopped. However, the agencies conducting such games must have adequate safety equipments, matching the international norms”, said the Chief Minister. He said that the Kullu valley had enough tourism potential and various adventure or water-sports needed to be promoted.
On the occasion, he assured to re-construct the temple at Shanghar which was razed to ground and the entire expenditure would be borne by the Government. He directed the deputy commissioner to ensure that the temple was re-constructed in old traditional architect at the earliest. Earlier, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of bridge over river Beas to connect Panarasa with Thrass. The bridge would cost Rs5.15 crore and will benefit the population of around 3,500.