In view of the large number of centuries-old articles, artefacts, archaic monuments and natural assets being scattered all around, the district administration has decided to constitute a separate committee to protect them all from any future eventualities.
In a meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) being held under the chairmanship of District Collector Bhim Singh, it was also decided that the committee would identify those articles and monuments of archaeological importance in the district and would make required arrangements to protect the same.
While chairing the meeting Collector Bhim Singh informed that the Irrigation and Forest department were jointly preparing a working plan to develop the islet situated at the centre of the dam as a tourism spot. They were also contemplating to develop a motel on the islet.He informed that the administration would also be taking care of the articles and monuments of the archaeological importance.local MlA, Gurumukh Singh Hora and members of TAB were present with other officials concerned.
The meeting included discussions on developing Gangrel Dam as a tourist spot.Singh directed the Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department to erect display boards, having brief information of the sites of Archeological and cultural importance, at different places.The Collector also directed the officials concerned to ensure drinking water facility and toilets at such spots.Following requests of TAB members, Singh ordered to constitute a Committee for protecting the Archeological articles found in Arod-lilar village. He directed to cover the site with wire fencing.
The Collector also ordered to shift the Transformer installed next to the Forest Department’s office somewhere else.Besides, Singh also issued directives to constitute an ‘Investigating Committee’ for collecting information regarding centuries-old monuments, sculptures, coins etc found across the district.
The Collector asked for providing training of ‘Guide’ to 20-25 youths under the Chief Minster Skills Development Scheme. The guide must inform the visitors about Gangrel Dam, Angarmoti Mandir, Adventure camp, Islet and the Motel.Singh also asked the forest officials to prepare a proposal for renewal of the adventure camp.