Current Context: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that around 450 Forest Department rest houses across the state will be leveraged to promote eco-tourism.

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• Foundation stone laid for a new forest rest house at Sara Gadakufar (Theog, Shimla) worth ₹1.60 crore.
• Sara Gadakufar, known for its natural beauty, lacks nearby accommodation despite tourist and pilgrimage inflow.
• The initiative aims to boost eco-tourism, forest conservation, and rural employment.
• Promotes self-reliance among youth through tourism-based job creation.