Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Hatu Mata Temple in Shimla district, where he prayed for the prosperity of the state's residents. He highlighted the importance of promoting religious tourism, given Himachal Pradesh's rich 'Dev Culture' and the faith of its people in their deities. To enhance connectivity for tourists, the government is upgrading the Dhali-Narkanda-Rampur road into a four-lane highway, with a focus on constructing tunnels to prevent landslide damage. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced the development of the Hatu Mata Ropeway, a project proposed to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), which is expected to take three to four years to complete. Funds have also been allocated to improve the Hatu Mata road without harming local trees. Furthermore, Sukhu announced a financial allocation of ₹50 lakh for the Narkanda Nagar Panchayat, which was elected unopposed, and he participated in a tree-planting initiative during his visit.