Punjab to Become North India’s Tourism Hub with 6 Mega-Projects: Government Fast-Tracks Promises with PPP Roadmap

Published on: 29 Oct 2025 at 04:19 PM

Published by: Fact News

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Chandigarh, October 29: The Punjab government has taken a bold and forward-looking step to take the state’s tourism and hospitality sector to new heights! This initiative will not only boost tourism but also ensure that people of Punjab get better facilities and the state’s economy becomes stronger. Under the Chief Minister’s leadership, the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB) organized a historic investor conference in Chandigarh. The aim is to attract investment through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and bring the state’s tourism potential to a global level. This step shows how committed the Punjab government is to building a ‘New Punjab’ by combining the state’s glorious history with modern development.

In this important meeting, the government presented six ambitious projects to leading investors, developers, and consultants from across the country. These projects will open new opportunities for tourism in every corner of Punjab.

An Urban Ropeway project will now start in Amritsar’s religious and historical lanes, which will not only make travel easier but also offer stunning views of the city. Meanwhile, centuries-old heritage sites like Aam Khas Bagh in Sirhind and Darbar Hall in Kapurthala will be revived and converted into luxury heritage hotels. Additionally, a Pinkasia Tourist Complex will be built at Aam Khas Bagh in Ropar to expand facilities for tourists.

To promote business tourism, state-of-the-art Convention and Exhibition Centers will be built in industrial centers like Mohali and Ludhiana. These centers will open new investment opportunities by making Punjab the business and conference hub of North India.

The main purpose of this meeting was to make these projects more investor-friendly. Officials from PIDB, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, and Housing and Urban Development Department held detailed discussions with investors. They discussed project possibilities, timelines, and legal approvals.

The government assured investors that the competitive bidding process and revenue-sharing model under the PPP framework will be completely transparent. Investors were encouraged to share their feedback openly so that project terms can be made trustworthy and investor-friendly. This initiative makes it clear that the government is creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and cooperation with the private sector.

The state government reaffirmed its commitment to ensure a transparent and favorable environment for investors so that world-class tourism and hospitality infrastructure can be developed. The government said this partnership between public and private sectors is essential to provide better experiences to tourists visiting Punjab and encourage sustainable development in the tourism sector.

This initiative clearly shows that the Punjab government is committed to building a prosperous, transparent, and progressive state where investment is welcome and the pace of development is fast. Punjab is now moving ahead rapidly on the tourism and development map!