Punjab Newsline, Shimla, October 16-
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today inaugurated the Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo-2024 organised at Junga, near Shimla.
Speaking on the occasion, he encouraged the parents to motivate their children to participate in adventure activities like paragliding which would contribute to the success of such festivals and also help boosting adventure tourism in the state.
The Governor said that the capital of Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh was well acclaimed across the globe. He expressed hope that this event would benefit the local tourism industry and bring economic growth to the region as well.
Shri Shukla said the rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh was well known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse traditions. The apple farming had Rs 5,500 crore economy and events like this would further support the state’s financial growth.
He said that the people of rural areas were getting the real benefits of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). He urged local businesses to focus on improving production and finding new markets including international ones to help growth of MSMEs.