Chhattisgarh State Assembly Speaker Charandas Mahant while inaugurating the ‘Mainpat Mahotsav’ on Monday said tourism has special place in human life and it generates employment for hundreds of people.
He added that tourism also helps to build brotherhood, exchange of culture and gives feeling of closer to nature.
“Mainpat, also known as Shimla of Chhattisgarh is an important destination. After Tibetans arrived in year 1962, they have mingled with locals and they are leading a peaceful life. The area has influence of Tibetan culture and spirituality,” he remarked.
Presiding over, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister T S Singhdeo said, “Mainpat will be linked with air-service due to its vast opportunities in tourism. It will help to generate employment in the area.”
PWD minister Tamradwaj Sahu announced Rs 27 crore for development of ‘Ethnic village’ in Mainpat.