Latest Chief Secretary K.K. Pant News & Updates

Himachal Pradesh Doubles Entry Fees for Wildlife Parks, Faces Criticism

By

Shimla, June 14 (IANS) The debt-ridden Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh has doubled entry fee for wildlife parks and sanctuaries for Indian visitors from Rs 150 to Rs 300, sparking political storm and inviting criticism for Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government’s financial management.The hill state, where Assembly elections are scheduled next year, has increased the entry charges for foreign nationals into wildlife parks and sanctuaries to Rs 600 – a 100 per cent hike, said a BJP le…