Raipur, 26 September 2022
Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has greeted the people of the state on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th September. In his congratulatory message, Mr. Baghel has said that Chhattisgarh is a state full of tourism potential. Where there are many places of religious and mythological, spiritual, historical and archaeological importance along with picturesque places of natural beauty. Rivers, waterfalls, waterfalls, tourist places covered with dense forests only attract tourists. Many places of Chhattisgarh are associated with our ancient mythological and cultural heritage. The entire attention of the state government is focused towards developing tourism here.
The Chief Minister has said that the ancient Dandakaranya forest and the birth place of Mother Kaushalya are our pride. Chitrakote Falls on the Indravati River, the famous Lakshman Temple of Sirpur and the Dussehra of Bastar are famous all over the country. It is believed that Mahakavi Kalidas has composed Meghdoot in the hills of Ramgarh in Chhattisgarh. Here is the oldest theater. Shri Baghel has said that the tourism landscape and cultural tradition of Chhattisgarh is unique. The state government is trying to introduce the country and the world to the mythological significance and beauty of Chhattisgarh. Tourist centers are being developed here. The areas of ancient Chhattisgarh (Dakshin Kosal) that Lord Ramachandra passed through during his exile, It is being developed as Ram Vanagaman Tourism Circuit. This tourism circuit is being constructed from Korea to Sukma. Under which the tourists of the country and abroad will be able to get high level of facilities.
The Chief Minister said that the fair to be held in Rajim has been given a new look by linking it with the culture and tradition of Chhattisgarh in the name of Rajim Punni Mela. In Chhattisgarh, 13 places are being developed into ethnic places under eco and tribal tourism. The development of Satrenga is an important achievement in the field of water and adventure tourism. Along with this, an attempt has been made to establish Chhattisgarh on the world stage by organizing the National Tribal Dance Festival in the state.