Manipur celebrates World Tourism Day
Old HC complex to house 5 Star hotel : CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 27 2022:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has stated that the State's future lies in the tourism sector and so the State Government has been putting in every effort to bring positive changes in the State and added that to boost tourism, a 5 Star hotel will come up at the complex of the old High Court.
The Chief Minister was speaking at a World Tourism Day celebration held at Maibam Lotpa Ching, Nambol in Bishnupur district today.
The celebration was organized by the Department of Tourism under the theme "Rethinking Tourism" .
Addressing the gathering, N Biren said that the Government is developing more tourist circuits across the State so as to attract tourists.
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Pointing out the State's uniqueness in terms of scenic beauty, climatic conditions, culture, tradition etc, he said that the State Government has started developing many tourist spots including Sangai Ethnic Park at Moirang Khunou, the 120 feet tall Sagol Kangjei statue at Marjing, Heritage Site at Makhel, Rani Gaidinliu Museum, Cultural Centre at Behiang, amusement parks at various places etc.
Kangkhui cave and Tharon cave will be opened to tourists soon.
The Government is constructing a 5-star hotel at the Old High Court Complex in partnership with Tata group, he added.
Biren highlighted that the Government would organise Chief Minister's Sagol Kangjei Tournament during the upcoming Manipur Sangai Festival 2022 so as to promote the traditional 'Sagol Kangjei' and encourage Sagol Kangjei players and pony breeders.
Stating that it is the responsibility of the Government to work for the welfare and well-being of the people, the Chief Minister claimed that the Government has taken up various initiatives such as improving air and surface connectivity in the last 5 years to boost the tourism sector.
Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, North East India has been transformed and has become India's growth engine, he claimed.
The Central Government has withdrawn the special allowances given to All India Services officers working in North Eastern region recently.
This step shows that the law and order situation has improved and peace has been restored in the region, he added.
The Chief Minister further said that the Government has tied up with Samsung Company for establishing a world class training facility for sportpersons.
Under the initiative, a virtual training zone will be developed for disciplines like football, boxing, judo, badminton, hockey and archery in the first phase, he added.
He hoped that such initiative would boost the efforts to produce many world class athletes.
Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar Singh, Chairman, Tourism Corporation of Manipur Limited Karam Shyam, MLAs Y Radheshyam, Sapam Kunjakeswor, Chairman LDA M Asnikumar, Administrative Secretaries and officials of Tourism Department attended the function.