Chhattisgarh has abundant natural resources and biodiversity that support vibrant eco-tourism. The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board aims to promote these attractions internationally and develop Chhattisgarh as India's largest eco-tourism hub. Their plans include enhancing local community participation to counter Naxalism, showcasing the region's culture and attractions, and increasing tourist footfall from 1.5 million in 2012 to 3 million by 2015. The board has received 113.5 crores in funding from the Indian government to develop destinations like Gangrel Dam and circuits like Sirpur-Kodar-Raipur-Tandula, build convention centers, and create light and sound shows.

1. CHHATTISGARH MINISTERS

2. Chhattisgarh is blessed with 80% bio-diversity and a rich house of natural abundance therefore it tops in
natural tourism where 3 national parks, 11 wildlife sanctuaries, 30 plus significant waterfalls, abundant
caves & untouched natural topography combine to create the most dynamic and breathtaking tourism
experience ever.

3. It is this experience that the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board seeks to promote an international level via its ambitious
future plans.

4. The aim of Chhattisgarh Ministers in Chhattisgarh tourism board is to develop Chhattisgarh as India’s biggest eco-
tourism hub. Thus by enhancing tourism, there will be number of ways of earmarked tourism plans which will enable
the state to develop tourism in the state in a never-seen-before magnitude.

5. There must be greater participation from the local community which will be the most focused tool to counter Naxalism.
By strengthening tourism through organised and responsible decisions, the region can be showcased in a positive light
to the world.

6. By developing the tourism, the tourist footfall from the 1.5 million in 2012 to nearly 3 million by 2015 can be increased.
It must also be given importance to create vistas of awareness for the international tourists which seems to be attractive
with our engaging packages and specially designed tourism junkets.

7. Chhattisgarh Tourism Board has received 113.5 crores project prioritization from Ministry of Tourism Government of
India.

8. The project aims to achieve the following:
1. Gangrel Dam, the largest water body in Chhattisgarh to be projected as mega destination
2. Promote Sirpur- Kodar-Raipur-Tandula as a mega eco tourist circuit
3. Creation of convention centres, developing niche segments of camping and caravan tourism at important destinations

9. 4. Development of wayside amenities
5. Light and Sound shows at 6th century archaeological site of Sirpur and at Bhoramdeo, popularly
known as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh
6. Focus on Rural tourism and promotion of fairs and festivals

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