HP to develop Janjehli as Eco-Tourism destination: CM

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HP to develop Janjehli as Eco-Tourism destination: CM

Monday, 15 July 2019 | PNS | Shimla

Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday said that the State Government is committed to develop Janjehli as a favourite eco-tourism destination of the country, since the area has tremendous scope of tourism due to its salubrious climate, pristine setting and mesmerising scenic beauty.

The Chief Minister, while presiding over the closing ceremony of Janjehli Tourism Festival-2019 held at Janjehli in Seraj area of Mandi district announced Rs one crore for construction of Seraj Kala Manch so that the event could be organized in a befitting manner.

He also announced Rs 3 crore for construction of Mini Secretariat at Janjehli so that all the offices could be housed in one complex.

The Chief Minister said that this festival was an effort to showcase the rich cultural diversity and natural beauty of the area.

He said that Himachal Pradesh has several tourists' destinations such as Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala etc, but still there are several virgin destinations which needed to be developed from tourism point of view.

Thakur also said that this would not only reduce the ever increasing pressure of tourists on the already overcrowded tourist destinations, but also provide the tourists new destination to enjoy.

The State Government has decided to develop Chanshal in Shimla district as Winter sports and skiing destination, Janjehli in Mandi district as eco tourism destination, Bir Billing in Kangra district as Paragliding destination and Pong Dam in Kangra district as Water sports destination, he said.

The famous Club Mahindra Group has agreed to setup a resort in Jhanjheli in the district. Efforts would also be made to setup a ropeway upto famous tourist place Shikari Mata Temple. This would ensure expansion of tourism activities in the area, he added.

 

The Chief Minister also thanked the people for providing wholehearted support to the BJP in the recently held Lok Sabha elections.

He said that the BJP in the state not only won all the four seats, but also made record by ensuring BJP victory in all the 68 assembly constituencies of the state. Not only this, the vote share of BJP in the state was about 69 per cent, which was highest in the country, he added.

Thakur said that the Government would provide all possible help to make this Tourism Festival more attractive and well organised.

He also urged people to come forward to adopt ‘Home Stay Scheme’ launched by the State Government. This would not only provide better boarding and lodging facilities to the tourists, but also help in supplementing their income, he added.

The Chief Minister said that an ADB Tourism Project is also coming up in Jhanjheli which would be an added attraction for the tourists.

The PWD Rest House would be constructed soon which would also facilitate the tourists visiting the area. The road to Janjehli would be upgraded and improved so that more tourists could be attracted to visit the area, he added.

Thakur announced Rs 20 lakh for development of Fishery farm at Janjehli. He also announced that a multi-storey Parking would be constructed at Janjehli and Rs 20 lakh would be given for construction of Bridge over Bakhli Khad.

His other announcements included Rs 10 lakh each for construction of bridge over Kaveli Nala and Basla Road, Rs 11,000 each to all the 21 Mahila Mandals participating in the festival.

The Chief Minister also flagged off the colourful cultural troupe procession to mark the closing of Janjehli Tourism Festival-2019. He visited exhibition stalls on the occasion and envisaged keen interest the items displayed by various Departments, Boards, Corporation and NGOs.

 He also released a festival souvenir brought out by the organizers and distributed prizes to the winners of different events organised on the occasion.

Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated Lift Water Supply Scheme from Chhari Khad to Tandi and adjourning areas at Thunag constructed at a cost of Rs 2.68 crore. He performed Bhumi Pujan of upgradation of Lambathach-Cheuni-Sharadhar-Narayabgarh-Thachi Road at Lambathach to be completed by spending Rs 75.70 crore.

He also inaugurated Water Supply Scheme at partially covered habitation to village Bhalwar in Gram Panchayat Tungadhar, Bung and Janjehli in Tehsil Thunag constructed at a cost of Rs 43.45 lakh. This would ensure water supply to partially covered habitations of three Panchayats of the area.

On the occasion, Thakur also laid foundation stone of 33 KV Sub Station at Janjehli to be completed at a cost of about Rs 6 crore and announced to connect Kandi village with road and develop it from tourism point of view and develop Tungasi as a tourist destination.

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