Chandil Dam Set for World-Class Tourism Makeover, CM Hemant Soren Directs Officials

Chandil: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday visited the renowned Chandil Dam in Seraikela-Kharsawan district with his family members and expressed admiration for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. He reiterated his government's commitment to developing the reservoir into a world-class tourist destination and issued directions to district officials to expand tourism facilities and promote overall development in the area.

During the visit, the Chief Minister held discussions with officials on proposed development plans. Highlighting the potential for eco-tourism at Chandil Dam, he stressed the need to improve tourist safety, strengthen basic amenities and modernise boating facilities to make them more organised and accessible.

Soren said the expansion of tourism activities could generate new employment opportunities for local youth and rural communities.

He directed officials to prepare a long-term, environment-friendly development plan for the dam and its surrounding areas. He also called for expediting work related to the Chandil project and taking necessary steps concerning water management, power generation and its enhancement.

The Chief Minister emphasised that development must be planned in a way that preserves the area's natural beauty and protects the environment.

Those present during the visit included Soren's wife and Gandey MLA Kalpana Soren, MLA Savita Mahato, MLA Somesh Chandra Soren, Kolhan Divisional Commissioner Raviranjan Kumar Vikram, Deputy Commissioner Nitish Kumar Singh, SDM Nitin Shivam Gupta, and several other district administration and police officials.

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