North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is today on a visit to the famous tourist destination Valmiki Nagar located on the Indo-Nepal border. During his visit, the Chief Minister worked for the development of the area. Various projects worth more than ₹38 crore Will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone. The main objective of this huge investment is to develop Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve (VTR) as an international level tourist hub and to strengthen the local infrastructure.
Special emphasis on tourism and infrastructure
Under this vision of the Chief Minister, many big works are being done to increase the facilities for tourists in Valmiki Nagar.
Expansion of Eco-Tourism: A major part of this fund of ₹38 crore will be spent on nature trails, new guest houses and beautification of parks.
Roads and Connectivity: Widening of roads and construction of bridges for tourists coming from remote areas are also part of these plans, which will make the journey easy and safe.
Valmiki Nagar: ‘Green Diamond’ of Bihar
Valmiki Nagar is not only the only tiger reserve in Bihar, but it is also known for its natural beauty and panoramic views of the Gandak River. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been personally taking interest in the development of this area. He believes that increasing tourism in Valmiki Nagar will not only improve the image of Bihar on the global stage, but will also create new employment opportunities for the local youth in the form of self-employment and guides.
Strict security arrangements and instructions to officials
In view of the CM’s visit, the district administration has made strict security arrangements. During the review of development works, the Chief Minister has given clear instructions to the officials that all the projects should be completed with quality within the time limit. Along with this, instructions have also been given to conserve wildlife and carry forward development works without harming the environment. There is great enthusiasm among the local people about this visit of the Chief Minister, because these schemes are expected to change the economic condition of the area.
