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Tourism around Tehri all set for makeover soon
The State Government is looking ahead to develop tourism infrastructure in the Tehri Lake and its surrounding areas. The Tourism Department has received a grant of `5 crore from the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) to initiate the Eco-log Huts project. It has also received an in-principle approval from the MoT for another `5 crore for development of a Water Adventure Centre and Floating Marina at Tehri. Further, the MoT has in-principle approved another `50 crore for development of the Integrated Mega Circuit there.
While chairing the meeting at the Secretariat on Tuesday in this regard, Alok Kumar Jain, Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, said that the Eco-task Force would plant trees to develop a green belt around the lake. He directed the officers concerned to present DPR for the Academy and other projects. Adventure sports activities would be extended also to Pratapnagar and Jakhnidhar Tehsil. Around 80 acres of land bank available with the Tourism Department located at Tewar Village, Goran Village, Khandgaon, Nanagaon, Koti Colony, Sirai and Chham.
Water sports would include Water Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Paddle Boats, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing and Water Walking Balls. The Aero Adventure activities would include Hang Gliding, Para Motor Flying, Hot Air Balloon, Flying Fox and Sky Diving.
The State Government is looking ahead to develop tourism infrastructure in the Tehri Lake and its surrounding areas. The Tourism Department has received a grant of `5 crore from the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) to initiate the Eco-log Huts project. It has also received an in-principle approval from the MoT for another `5 crore for development of a Water Adventure Centre and Floating Marina at Tehri. Further, the MoT has in-principle approved another `50 crore for development of the Integrated Mega Circuit there.
While chairing the meeting at the Secretariat on Tuesday in this regard, Alok Kumar Jain, Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, said that the Eco-task Force would plant trees to develop a green belt around the lake. He directed the officers concerned to present DPR for the Academy and other projects. Adventure sports activities would be extended also to Pratapnagar and Jakhnidhar Tehsil. Around 80 acres of land bank available with the Tourism Department located at Tewar Village, Goran Village, Khandgaon, Nanagaon, Koti Colony, Sirai and Chham.
Water sports would include Water Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Paddle Boats, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing and Water Walking Balls. The Aero Adventure activities would include Hang Gliding, Para Motor Flying, Hot Air Balloon, Flying Fox and Sky Diving.
