The Chanpi reservoir and its catchment area in Kota sub division is to be developed as a tourist spot. A sprawling garden will be developed and a Rest House will be constructed there. The approach road to this spot will be repaired. This was informed during the visit of Bilaspur Divisional Commissioner, Sonmoni Borah at Chanpi catchment area here.
The Commissioner enquired about the area irrigated by the reservoir. He directed the Superintending Engineer, Water Resources Department to provide water for filling ponds in Ratanpur region during summer as and when required so that residents of the region do not face any hardship.
Borah stressed on the need for developing tourism in the region. He spoke to the Secretary, Water Resources Department on this matter and requested him to make adequate budget allocation for the purpose.
During the inspection, Borah was accompanied by District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer, Narendra Bhure, Superintending Engineer, Water Resources Department, Vijay Shrivastava, Conservator of Forest, SP Masih, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Kota, Vineet Nandanwar and other officials.