SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, June 9 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:



Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu distributed Land Ownership Certificates to 25 beneficiaries of Kalpa block under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, which were pending since from last many years. Chief Minister said that under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, land leases have already been allotted to 460 individuals across the state.

Addressing a gathering at Kalpa, he stated that, for the first time in 75 years, Shipki-la was being opened to tourists who can now visit Shipki-la simply by carrying an AADHAR card and token. This will give added boost to the local economy and promote touri...