Published On:April 9 2014
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Manipur Tourism invests in mega tourism projects.
Manipur Tourism is developing tourist destinations and tourist circuits with financial assistance from the ministry of tourism, Government of India. The state tourism department is implementing two mega projects centering on the tourist destinations Sendra, Loktak lake, Takmu and Khongjom-Kaina-Marjing. Apart from building tourist resorts, cafeteria at these places, these mega projects will cater to the development of surrounding areas.
Speaking at the Manipur EcoTourism Conclave organised by EcoTourism Society of India and Manipur Tourism in Imphal, VK Duggal, governor of Manipur said, 'The state tourism department is working in a systematic and sustained way for harnessing tourism potential in Manipur. The foundation stone for the integrated cable car ropeway and lakeside development at Loktak lake was also laid recently, which will give a boost to the tourism industry.' A comprehensive Tourism Policy is also being finalised by the state government.
THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS