Chief Secretary SR Mohanty reviewed preparations of ‘Orchha Mahotsav-2020’ to be held from March 6 to 8 in Orchha of Niwadi district. He inspected the ongoing preparations at the major tourism sites like Ramraja Mandir, Jahangir Mahal, Ganj Mohalla located Pracheen Kalp-Vraksh, Laxmi Mandir, Heritage Hotel. Shish Mahal, Hardoul Baithka, Chhatris and Tungaran sanctuary. He directed that beautification of major sites should be done.
Mohanty said that through Orchha festival, efforts are being made to highlight Orchha on the tourism map of the country by making it a tourist-friendly destination. He said that all the officers involved in the preparations of the festival should act as a team and ensure all round development of Orchha. He also discussed the issues related to the preparations of the festival with the local people and shopkeepers of Orchha.
Principal Secretary of Culture department Pankaj Raag, Principal Secretary Urban Development & Housing Sanjay Dubey, Principal Secretary Industry, Policy & Investment Promotion Dr. Rajesh Rajaura, Secretary Tourism Faiz Ahmad Qidwai and Director Public Relations OP Shrivastava accompanied Chief Secretary during his visit. Commissioner Sagar Anand Kumar Sharma, IG SK Saxena, DIG Anil Maheshwari, Collector Niwadi Akshay Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar Shrivastava were also present on the occasion.