Governor Draupadi Murmu on Friday participated in the programme organised at Simdega and congratulated the citizens for the completion of 100 years of the Sub-Division. She, on the occasion, also praised the scenic beauty of the place which is also rich in terms of natural resources.
“Simdega is famous for Ramrekha Dham, Ketunga Dham and also the centre of public faith. The place is also associated with Ramayan as it is said that lord Ram, Sita and laxaman came here during their exile. ASI has also identified it as place of Buddha period and Samrat Ashoka. Natural beauty of place is also commendable. The local administration and Tourism Department should work in this area and develop the place a tourist destination,” said the Governor.
She also named sports personalities from the area such as Michal Kindo, Sylvanus Dung Dung, Vimal lakra, Virendra lakra and former captain of Indian Hockey team Asunta lakra and stressed to over for encouraging the talent.
The Governor also underlined the mineral resources in the area which can play important role in the development of the State and country. On the occasion, a three-day celebration has been organised and opened by the Governor.