The ‘Paryaavaran Van’ will promote tourism in the area by making people aware of conservation of environment and its promotional activities, said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday.
He was addressing a gathering after dedicating the ‘Paryaavaran Van’ (park) virtually from his official residence-cum-office. The event was held during the cabinet meeting.
The ‘Paryaavaran Van’ is situated in village Luthra on Sipat-Baloda route under the Bilaspur Forest Division. The Forest Department has developed the area under the environment-forestry scheme spending `1.40 crore, said an official communication.
Forest Minister Mohammed Akbar said Luthra village is vital for tourism. The park has been made to protect and promote biodiversity including tourism. Landscaping has been done and a pathway has been developed with 10,000 square metres of lawn.
Flowering plants have been planted. It has fountains.
Chhattisgarh State Haj Committee Chairman Mohammed Aslam said it is situated near Hazrat Sayyed Insan Ali Baba ‘samadhi’ spot. Devotees from across the state visit the area including from neighbouring states.