Aero sports will help develop tourism: Govindas
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 26 2022:
While asserting that Manipur is a land of unparalleled natural beauty, YAS minister Govindas Konthoujam has said that bringing aero sports will further help in development of the tourism sector in Manipur.
Govindas launched North East Aero Sports Hot Air Balloons and Para Motors Fiesta-2023 to be organised by Khasia Ventures Private Limited from February 11 to 17, 2023 at Phubala.
During the launch event at Hotel Imphal, here, on Wednesday, the minister said that the step being taken up by Khasia Ventures to bring aero sports in Manipur will help in developing tourism sector in the state as this will attract more tourists.
With its abundant natural beauties, Manipur has high tourism potential and the state would become a trading hub after some years, he said, and stressed the need for getting prepared, both mentally and physically, for the changes to take place.
Manipur Sangai Festival was started with a meagre Rs 7 lakh budget but the festival is now being organised with more than Rs 1 crore and this shows that there is huge potential in tourism sector, he said, while pointing out that good hospitality is required for developing tourism.
The event was also attended by Khasia Ventures Private Limited managing director P Aristotle, LDA chairman M Asnikumar and Captain Ksh Imochaoba.