Minister for Culture and Tourism Ajay Chandrakar on Monday asked the officials of his Department to prepare a ‘Special Action Plan’ for making Sirpur a ‘World Heritage Site.’
While reviewing the work of Culture and Archaeological Department here, the Minister asked to collect articles and photographs on the archaeologically important places and ancient monuments of Sirpur and publish them.
Chandrakar directed the officers to ensure definite arrangement for the maintenance and security of the identified 58 archaeological places and other ancient monuments and archaeological places in Chhattisgarh and to include them also in the action plan.
Secretary, Tourism and Culture RC Sinha, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Santosh Kumar Misra and senior officers of the Department were present.
The Minister asked the officers to ensure preparation of literature on the regional languages and costumes, culture and tradition of people, by taking help from the famous writers of the State, under the ‘Chhattisgarhi Rajbhasha Ayog.’
On the occasion, officers informed that the Department has been publishing a magazine titled ‘Bihniya’ based on the archaeological places, ancient monuments of the State and the activities of the Department and publication of a research magazine ‘Kosal.
Chandrakar said that along with the cultural activities of the State besides literary activities are also needed to be promoted. He asked to hold seminars for the publicity of the art, culture and traditions of the State and to invite national and international level speakers in it.
People should be informed by holding exhibition of the paintings of arts of South Kosal and the ancient remains found from excavation and remains of temples, the Minister stated. Chandrakar will review the works of Tourism Department again on Tuesday.