Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur inspected the Kaliyasot dam and the area surrounding it. He sought information about year-round activities at the dam and efforts to attract tourists as well as adventure sports. Collector Nishant Warwade gave information about the proposed project through a presentation. Gaur said that future requirements must be kept in view. We will work well definitely if we think well. In the fast expanding city, it is need of the hour that facilities better than Boat Club should be made available to tourists and adventure sportspersons. He said that it is better for activities of boating, sailing etc when clean water remains available in the lake surrounded by natural beauty.
By hosting Bhoj Adventure Festival last year, the venue has proved that it is suitable for year-round adventure sports activities. Gaur said that Bhim Bethka and Bhojpur connected with this sector should also be included in the project so that tourists from outside are also attracted towards it. Collector Warwade took the Minister round various tourist sports being developed in an around Kaliyasot dam. A project has been chalked out for open-air theatre and to create feeling like a sea beach.
later in the day, while addressing unveiling ceremony of Pt Baijnath Dube’s statue on the premises of Viththal Market, Gaur said that a person is remembered for his deeds. Mayor Alok Sharma, MP Alok Sanjar, Municipal Corporation Chairman Surjeet Singh Chouhan and former MlA Shailendra Pradhan were also present on the occasion.
Gaur said that Swami Vivekananda, Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi and Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Ambedkar are being remembered for their thoughts and deeds throughout the world. Baijnath Dube of Bhopal city did important works for religion, social service and mutual harmony. We still remember his deeds. His statue will inspire young generation.
Dr TN Dube and other members of Pt Baijnath Dube’s family were also present on the occasion. After this programme, Gaur attended a programme at Viththal Market Dussehra Maidan to mark birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and garlanded his photograph.