Shimla, May 30 -- Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday welcomed the surge in tourist arrivals across the hill state and the resumption of border trade through the historic Shipki La route from June 1, while urging the Centre to provide greater support for disaster preparedness and relief ahead of the upcoming monsoon season.

Speaking to mediapersons and later to ANI, Negi said the state government has made elaborate arrangements to manage the growing tourist influx and ensure smooth traffic movement, even as authorities remain on alert in view of the monsoon season.

The minister also termed the reopening of the Shipki La trade route in Kinnaur as a significant step in reviving traditional Indo-Tibetan trade lin...