From Maoist corridor to ‘tourist hub’?: Inside Chhattisgarh’s plan to develop Bastar region
Indian Express·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented a development blueprint to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The plan aims to transform Bastar region into a tourist hub with 75% financial assistance for visitors. Projects include glass bridges, canopy walks, Jagdalpur Airport expansion, 228 roads, and 267 bridges. Annual budget: Rs 100 crore. Plans also include healthcare upgrades, irrigation projects costing Rs 2,024 crore, and educational facilities development.
Key Entities
Vishnu Deo SaiNarendra ModiChhattisgarhBastarIRCTCMukhyamantri Jan Tourism Promotion SchemeJagdalpur AirportMaa Danteshwari TempleChitrakote waterfall