Shimla, Feb. 27 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inspected the under-construction heliport at Jaskot in Hamirpur district, being constructed at a cost of Rs 18 crore.

He directed officials to accelerate the pace of construction and ensure that the heliport is completed by May this year.

Emphasising the state government's commitment to promote the tourism sector, the Chief Minister said that expansion of connectivity and infrastructure was being given added priority to enhance facilities for visitors. He added that the growth of tourism would strengthen the state's economy and generate employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth, according to a release.

He further stated that heliports w...