Shimla, Dec. 9 -- The state government will provide financial relief on loans for establishing new tourism units like homestays besides for the expansion and upgrade of existing units.

This is being seen as a step by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for promoting tourism and creating self-employment opportunities in the state. The state government will provide financial relief on loans for establishing new tourism units like homestays besides for the expansion and upgrade of existing units.

The CM stated that any bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh would be able to avail facility of this scheme. The government will provide an interest subsidy of 3% in urban areas, 4% in rural areas, and 5% in tribal areas on loans up to Rs.2 cror...