Himachal Pradesh Encourages UAE Investments in Tourism, Green Energy, and Dairy
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Synopsis
The UAE Ambassador to India, Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, had a meeting with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to explore investment opportunities in tourism, green energy, and dairy sectors. The CM emphasized the state's breathtaking landscapes and ongoing infrastructure improvements to attract investors.
Key Takeaways
- The UAE is invited to invest in tourism, green energy, and dairy.
- Himachal Pradesh is enhancing its tourism infrastructure.
- Focus on adventure sports and skiing investments.
- State aims to lead in green energy by next year.
- Opportunities in solar energy and food processing.
Shimla, March 5 (NationPress) The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, met with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Wednesday to explore potential investment avenues in the state.
Chief Minister Sukhu urged the UAE to consider investments in crucial sectors such as tourism and hospitality, green energy, dairy production, food processing, and data storage.
He emphasized that Himachal Pradesh presents unique investment prospects with its stunning landscapes featuring snow-capped mountains, vast water bodies, and scenic vistas.
To boost tourism infrastructure, the Himachal Pradesh government is working on several initiatives, including the construction of new ropeways, expansion of the Kangra airport, rolling out new four-lane roads, and establishing heliports to enhance connectivity for tourists, positioning Himachal as a prime investment destination.
The Ambassador expressed a strong interest in investing in the tourism sector, particularly in areas like adventure sports and skiing.
He mentioned that the UAE has already pinpointed potential investment locations and is open to suggestions from the Himachal Pradesh government regarding additional sites.
CM Sukhu stated that Himachal Pradesh aims to become the leading state in green energy by next year.
In the last two years, the government has made substantial strides to protect the environment and harness green energy.
These initiatives include launching new solar power projects, developing six green corridors, and transitioning state-run diesel buses to electric buses incrementally.
He added that Himachal Pradesh holds 25 percent of India’s hydropower generation potential and offers investment opportunities in solar energy and pump storage projects.
The Ambassador conveyed that his country is already engaged in the green energy sector in India and expressed a desire to collaborate with Himachal Pradesh on green energy initiatives.
CM Sukhu further noted that Himachal Pradesh is at the forefront of natural farming and is promoting the dairy industry.
He encouraged UAE companies to invest in food processing, cold chain logistics, smart city projects, and modern urban development in towns.
