Former MP and advisor, Gandhamardan Surakhya Yuva Parishad, Bhabani Shankar Hota has urged CM Naveen Patnaik to allocate Rs 500 crore for integrated development of the Gandhamardan hill range and Harishankar-Nrusinghnath eco-religious-spiritual-tourism destination.
In a letter to the CM, Hota underscored the need to establish a higher institutions of Ayurvedic Research not only for the benefit of mankind all over the world but for generating gainful employment for thousands of locals in the hill range.
He also suggested for establishment of quality guest houses with modern amenities and restaurants to draw both inland and foreign tourists in the area.
Although the nearest airport is Raipur yet the Satibhata airstrip can be upgraded to cater to the needs of the travelling tourist. The climate is excellent even in summer and it can be developed as a summer resort, he said.Hota further said, "According to conservative estimates about 10,000 employment(both institutional and self employment) on either side of the hill range can be created.
Once it is known and popularised as a tourist destination private investment will also flow in.
Ayurvedic treatment centres can come up by hundreds of Ayurvedic doctors passing out from western part of Odisha. The Government Of Odisha will earn revenue eventually."