To attract more private investment in its tourism sector, the Himachal Pradesh Government has launched the Tourism Investment Promotion Council (TIPC). This council will act as a single-window system to speed up project approvals and support investors throughout the process.
The TIPC will focus on tourism projects with investments of ₹50 crore or more. Chaired by the Chief Minister, it will be backed by an Investment Promotion Cell within the Tourism Department. The main goal is to build a more welcoming system for investors. So, the council will follow clear principles: less regulation, more support, and faster decisions. To streamline processes, uniform document formats will be used across departments like PWD, Pollution Control Board, Revenue, TCP, Fire Services, and Jal Shakti.
A major highlight of the initiative is that the government will take charge of project readiness. This means investors will face fewer hurdles when starting their projects. And if a project doesn’t get cleared within the set timeline (excluding statutory approvals like environmental clearances or Section 118), it will be automatically considered approved.
A Government spokesperson said, “Tourism plays a key role in Himachal’s economy. It creates jobs, boosts incomes, and supports regional growth. But issues like slow approvals and lack of support have hurt its growth. Under Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, TIPC will change that. It’s designed to attract and support tourism investments in a simple and transparent way.”
The State-level body will meet every month to evaluate investment proposals and clear them on time. It will also suggest policy improvements and procedural reforms to create a better business environment in the tourism sector. This move shows the government’s strong push for transparency, ease of doing business, and faster transformation. With TIPC in place, Himachal Pradesh aims to become a top tourism investment destination in India.
