Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri presided over a meeting here today to review the progress made on the development of the 'Viewing Deck' in Hassan Valley near Dhalli, Shimla. It was apprised that a Detailed Project Report of Rs.18 crore is in final stage, which comprises of around 600 sqm Glass Viewing Deck which will be suspended on nine ropes from the hillside and will accommodate around 700 to 800 persons at a time.
It was also apprised that the project needs the diversion of forest land as it has been proposed to be set up in the Hasan Valley, a declared Wildlife Sanctuary area.Sh. Agnihotri directed to complete the DPR of the project within the next ten days and submit the same to the Director Tourism to accord Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction and funds for the same.
He also directed the concerned authorities to prepare and follow up on the Forest clearances under FRA for the diversion of land so that it could be a major attraction for the people of the state and the tourists as well.Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh who was also present on the occasion remarked that this would be an iconic project and an attraction for the tourists visiting the state.