Himachal CM invites Bengaluru investors to Rising Himachal meet of 2019

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur Wednesday invited investors in Bengaluru to participate in the Rising Himachal - Global Investors Meet-2019 in his state on June 10 and 11 this year. "After the formation of our government, we thought of inviting investors in the state. We want a holistic approach towards inviting investment and not merely from the tourism point of view," Thakur said during a Road Show in Bengaluru.

The HP chief minister said soon after his government took over it simplified the policies to create a positive atmosphere for investors to grow their business. Thakur told the gathering that Himachal Pradesh is leading in hydel power generation and has surplus power. "Not a single house in the state is without electricity. We supply power 24 hours a day. In terms of tariff, we are better than our neighbouring states," Thakur said.

The availability of power, peaceful atmosphere, law-abiding citizens, surplus supply of water and good connectivity make HP an investment-friendly state, the chief minister said. Another important aspect Thakur highlighted was the creation of a land bank for investors to set up their plants in the state.