Chhattisgarh demanded the inclusion in ‘Special Category of States’ to boost innumerable tourism opportunities .The State Government has made greater efforts to get ‘World Heritage Site’ recognition for Sirpur which is of great religious importance for Buddhism, Shaivism and Vaishnav.

1. KURUD MINISTER IN CHHATTISGARH

2. Chhattisgarh demanded the inclusion in ‘Special Category of States’ to boost innumerable tourism
opportunities .The State Government has made greater efforts to get ‘World Heritage Site’ recognition for
Sirpur which is of great religious importance for Buddhism, Shaivism and Vaishnav.

3. Hon’bl Minister of Tourism and Culture, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, Ajay Chandrakar at the Second National
Conference of Tourism Ministers reiterated his commitment to develop Chhattisgarh as India’s top
tourism destination.

4. The Kurud Minister in Chhattisgarh has aimed at developing the state on lines of the same special
status accorded to Jammu & Kashmir and the northeastern states for developing its tourism industry.

5. Chhattisgarh has immense potential for ecotourism with 44% of the state being forested. The central
government should create some special conditions to develop the same. It will help in establishing Chhattisgarh
as the country’s prime ecotourism hub, and can help in increasing the number of tourists into the state.

6. The Kurud Minister in Chhattisgarh ,Ajay Chandrakar also demanded for greater cooperation from
the Central Government in ways of infrastructure support and funds. He also requested that the
centre for funds to develop the country’s biggest tribal hub in Chhattisgarh.

7. This fest is aimed to bring together tribal components from across the state in terms of social
living, food, culture and tradition and showcase it in a never seen before platform to the world.

8. Ajay Chandrakar also aimed at the state government’s elaborate plans to develop the ‘Buddhist Tourism
Circuit’ in Sirpur in association with the Central Government. The State Government has made greater
efforts to get ‘World Heritage Site’ recognition for Sirpur.

9. The development of paratourism activities in the state will also prove beneficial in creating employment
opportunities for the youth and bring greater prosperity to the state’s economy. The development of Institute of
Hotel Management in the state for brings out local cuisine and tastes to the world must be made fast in progress.

10. For more details, visit:
http://www.ajaychandrakar.com/