Chandil, Nov 3: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday reiterated his government’s commitment to developing Chandil Dam in Seraikela-Kharsawan district as a world-class tourism destination, stressing the need for better facilities, eco-tourism and employment opportunities for local residents.
The Chief Minister visited the dam with his family while travelling to Dhatkidih and expressed appreciation for its scenic beauty and peaceful surroundings. He said the natural heritage had considerable potential to strengthen Jharkhand’s presence on the tourism map.
During the visit, Soren held discussions with Seraikela-Kharsawan Deputy Commissioner Nitish Kumar Singh on the development of the dam and directed officials to take necessary steps to promote tourism in the area.
He reviewed various aspects of the proposed development, including water management, expediting work on the Chandil Project, and preparing an action plan for power generation and tourism promotion.
Highlighting the potential of Chandil Dam for eco-tourism, the Chief Minister directed the district administration to improve tourist safety and basic facilities and organise boating activities in a more systematic and modern manner. He said the development of tourism infrastructure would generate employment opportunities for local youth and villagers.
Soren also instructed officials to prepare a long-term, environment-friendly development plan for the dam and its surrounding areas, ensuring that tourism activities and infrastructure development do not damage the region’s ecological balance.
His wife and MLA Kalpana Soren, MLA Savita Mahato, MLA Somesh Chandra Soren, Kolhan Divisional Commissioner Ravi Ranjan Kumar Vikram, Deputy Commissioner Nitish Kumar Singh, Chandil Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nitin Shivam Gupta and senior district and police officials were present during the visit.
