CM inaugurates Spiritual Circuit
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, December 21 2020: Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated a Spiritual Circuit in Manipur under Swadesh Darshan Scheme at a formal function organized by Department of Tourism today at Manipur State Film Development Society, Imphal.

He also inaugurated the renovated tourism infrastructure around Mahabali Temple, Imphal East under NEC.

The Spiritual Circuit which consist of five components namely Shree Govindajee Temple, Shree Bijoy Govindajee Temple, Shree Gopinath Temple, Shree Bangshibodon Temple and Shree Kaina Temple was developed under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism, with a sanctioned amount of around Rs 53 crore and the State Public Works Department was the work agency for the said development projects.

Speaking as chief guest at the inaugural function, N Biren said that the State Government has been giving priority to the development of tourism sector as the State is endowed with natural scenic beauty and it would be easy to bring up the tourism sector to the international level.

He further stated that a review meeting was also convened earlier this morning to monitor the progress of development works being undertaken under Prasad Yojana (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) .

He also informed that the Central Government is very much concerned with the preservation of historical sites located in the State and had also given assurance to render any assistance for the development of such sites.

Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (I/C) Prahlad Singh Patel, while delivering his presidential speech, congratulated the people of the State on completion of the Spiritual Circuit.

He stated that although Manipur is a small State, it has rich culture, tradition and tourism potential since times immemorial which are still not fully explored.

Asserting the importance of preserving rich culture and traditions inherited from the ancestors, Patel stated that promoting them would have a key role in maintaining peace not only in the State but also in the whole world.

The inaugural function which was attended by Tourism Minister Oinam Lukhoi Singh as guest of honour was also attended by Water Resources and YAS Minister Letpao Haokip, Education Minister Sorokhaibam Rajen, Transport Minister Vungzagin Valte, CAF&PD Minister Thokchom Satyabrata, MAHUD Minister Okram Henry, MPs, MLAs, the Chief Secretary and other high ranking officials of the State.

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