Hanuvantiya to become international centre of adventure tourism Entire area to be developed as Madhyadwip
Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that one more wide master plan will be chalked out for water tourism in Hanuvantiya area in which Dharaji, Sailani areas including Omkareshwar will be included. He said, it will be developed as 'Madhyadwip'.
- (1888PressRelease) December 29, 2016 - Chief Minister Shri Chouhan was addressing inaugural function of the second Jal-Mahotsav today in Hanuvantiya. Referring Hanuvantiya, Shri Chouhan said that it is his creation and brain child. He is attached with it. Government will make its efforts utmost to bring Hanuvantiya on international map. Quoting houseboat, he said, imagination to introduce houseboat in Madhya Pradesh has materialized today. Tourists will enjoy boating in night and stay here. The peaceful environment here makes us feel happy. Shri Chouhan said that people should spend some time sparing from busy schedule. Place like Hanuvantiya is the best for this. Shri Chouhan said that there should not be mechanical life and enjoys tourism with family for some time. Mentioning importance of happiness in human life, he said that the happiness derives from inner itself. Joy, zeal and happiness have special place in life. The government is making efforts for enhancing comfort and happiness in life of public in the state. Department of happiness has been constituted for that. He called upon people to enjoy and make happiness in other's life.
Referring Hanuvantiya, Shri Chouhan said that company like Mahindra Holiday home is becoming our partner. Entire area of Hanuvantiya and forests area will be developed through the master plan and people will get employment. Shri Chouhan said that land value has gone up surrounding Hanuvantiya in last one year. Our effort is to increase earning and generate more employment opportunities. Tourism is the second generating the highest employment opportunities.
Shri Chouhan said that he had seen similar water tourism spot at Sentosa in Singapore. Since then he saw dream and now it has materialized in the form of Hanuvantiya. Beauty has spread more in Hanuvantiya than Sentosa. It sprawls in 950 sq km area. He said that team of Madhya Pradesh tourism has played important role in materializing the dream. Shri Chouhan exhorted to bring Madhya Pradesh on new heights in tourism sector.
Minister of state for tourism and culture (independent charge) Shri Surendra Patwa said, water tourism will be developed at Gandhi Sagar, Ban Sagar, Tava and other places along with Hanuvantiya. Separate tourism cabinet has been constituted as per wishes of the chief minister and new investor-friendly tourism policy has been rolled out. Around 300 way side amenities would be developed. Fifty seven of them have already constructed. Over eight crore tourists visited the state last year and considering this, facilities for tourists are being increased. Shri Patwa said that all would work together to make the state no one under the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Chouhan.
Chairman State Tourism Development Corporation Shri Tapan Bhoumik said that today will be registered in the history, when house boat is being gifted to the state. Tourists from more than 40 countries are expected to take part in Jal Mahotsav including our country. Shri Bhoumik further mentioned that where there is a view of sea in Madhya Pradesh, it is in Hanuvantiya. Also, Hanuvantiya has crafted its place in the country and as well as abroad in one year period.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan and the guests inaugurated the second Jal-Mahotsav lighting the lamp at the beginning. An attractive presentation of Gangore dance was presented by Nimadi folk dancers. Guests were welcomed by the Chairman Shri Tapan Bhoumik and Secretary Tourism and M.D. Tourism Development Corporation Shri Hariranjan Rao. Shri Rao apprised about the important points of master plan of Hanuvantiya.
Member of board of directors of tourism development corporation Shri Rajesh Dongre, MLA Sushri Yogita and wife of the Chief Minister Smt. Sadhana Singh were present on the occasion. Shri Chouhan presented adventurous training certificate to 17 youths. He also released poem collection and CD of Shri Kamar Singh Chouhan focusing Jal Mahotsav Hanuvantiya.
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