Chandigarh, Oct. 20 -- Two weeks after approving the Ranjitgarh Development Authority (RDA) Bill, 2026, for the planned, sustainable and ecotourism-oriented development of the Ranjit Sagar Dam and Shahpur Kandi Dam areas, the Punjab government has identified 476.87 acres for tourism hubs and is looking to attract Rs.2,000 crore in private investment.

The proposed projects range from eco-villages and luxury hospitality facilities to wellness centres, water sports and adventure tourism, with hospitality majors Club Mahindra, Taj, ITC and Oberoi among the prospective investors.

The state cabinet, at its meeting on October 5 chaired by chief minister Bhagwant Mann, approved the Bill to establish a statutory authority for integrated developm...