Film City and Cultural Center to be built in Chhattisgarh, tourism will get a boost
Team News Riveting
Raipur, November 28
The Central Government has approved an amount of Rs 147.66 crore for two important tourism projects in Chhattisgarh under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2024-25.
The projects include the construction of Chitrotpala Film City in Mana Tuta Raipur at a cost of Rs 95.79 crore and construction of Tribal and Cultural Convention Center in Mana Tuta Raipur at a cost of Rs 51.87 crore. The launch of these projects in Chhattisgarh will help in strengthening the tourism infrastructure in the state and presenting the local culture at the global level.
These schemes will prove to be helpful in employment generation, development and establishing Chhattisgarh on the global map of tourism, a state government spokesperson said, adding that the Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai showed keen interest and took the initiatives to get the proposal passed.
On the instructions of the Chief Minister, Managing Director of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Vivek Acharya met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi recently and briefed about the tourism activities in the state. He submitted proposals of about Rs 300 crore for Film City, Convention Center, Wellness Resort and Nature City in the capital Raipur under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Scheme.
The spokesperson said the Ministry considered the proposal and approval of Rs 147.66 crore has been received from the Central Government for the construction of Film City and Convention Center.
The concrete step of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has opened the doors of immense possibilities for film making and film tourism in Chhattisgarh through the construction of Film City. The success is a significant step for the tourism development of Chhattisgarh and opens new opportunities towards establishing the state as a global tourist destination.
