Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday unveiled an extended plan for Hanumantia tourist spot being referred as the first aqua city of the country.
Under the new extended plan, the development of Hanumantia tourist spot will be carried out in 308 acres of land in a span of 10 years. Review of this extended master plan for Hanumantia will be done after five years. It is for the first time, the town and country planning department of the State Government has prepared a master plan for the development of a tourist area.
While inaugurating Rs Jal Mahotsav’ at Hanumantia tourist spot, Chief Minister also unveiled a houseboat manufactured at a cost of Rs 2.40 cr.
The houseboat has three rooms with all the modern facilities. On the occasion he also flagged off a boat race from Hanumantia Boat Club. He also inspected the tourist facilities centre at Hanumantia tourism complex.
Hariranjan Rao, secretary and managing director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, briefed the Chief Minister about the various developmental works carried out at Hanumantia tourist spot to attract tourists from both within and outside the country.
On the occasion, State Energy Minister Paras Chandra Jain, School Education Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah, State Tourism and Culture Minister (independent charge) Surendra Patwa were also present.
With the inauguration of Rs Jal Mahotsav’, Hanumantia tourist spot wore a festive look with tents, colourful flags and kites dotting the skyline. A large number of tourists had turned up on the first day of the ‘mahotsav’, where elaborate arrangements have been made by the State Government for various water sports activities like water parasailing, water zorbing among others.