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religious tourism in Himachal. We also plan to encourage adventure sports like para gliding, skiing, river rafting, hang gliding etc to promote tourism. We are also thinking of introducing golf courses in Nalagarh. Those who are not able to get membership of Chandigarh golf club will definitely would come to Nalagarh.

Despite efforts by the government, the growth of IT sector has failed to pick up the momentum. What is your take on it?

We are the first state to get the IT University in the state. There are proposals of setting up the IT parks. Moreover, recently a NRI has shown interest to invest in the IT project, which is under consideration. However, still the state has not been able to attract IT professionals here.

What is latest in the bio-technology sector and why there is delay in the science city project?

We would strive for creating biotechnology infrastructure in the state, promote bio-business for entrepreneurship development and employment generation with promotion of valuable herbs, medical and cosmetic plants.

Biotechnology initiatives of my Government also envisage extending forays into application of futuristic nano-technology in the health care and medical diagnostics by encouraging private entrepreneurs. The science city project is expected to come up in Shoghi, 20 km away from Shimla. We have not received proposals from the companies for the projects which has delayed the process.

What is being done to save the environment of the hill state?

To protect the Himalayan ecology and environment, there is a complete ban on felling the green, ban on recycling the polythene and ban on smoking in the public places. Besides, we are educating people on how to save environment though various awareness campaigns.