Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant  Mann on Monday said that the state government will organise a series of events to commemorate the upcoming 350th martyrdom day of ninth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji.

Chairing a review meeting of the Tourism department, Mann said that the state government will observe the 350th martyrdom day of ninth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji on a massive level and a series of functions will be organised across the state and comprehensive development of places having the footsteps of the Guru Sahib will be ensured. He asked the Tourism department to chalk out a detailed program to organise a series of events to commemorate the martyrdom day of the Sikh Guru.

Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to promote tourism in Punjab, Mann gave nod to organise Rangla Punjab festival in the state in February. He said that the purpose of this festival is to showcase Punjab as the most preferred global tourist destination adding that Punjab has a rich and glorious cultural legacy along with beautiful destinations which can attract the tourists from across the globe. Mann said that there is a huge potential for developing the state as a favourite tourist destination for which all out efforts should be made adding that the untapped potential of tourism in the state should be harnessed for attracting the tourists.

The CM also gave nod for organising heritage festivals across the state to perpetuate the glorious cultural heritage of the state for the coming generations. He asked the Tourism and Cultural department to chalk out a detailed proposal in the form of calendar events so that these festivals can be celebrated every year. He said that these festivals should be celebrated on a grand level so that the rich heritage of the state can be preserved in a big way.