Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], November 29 (ANI): The Central Government has approved INR 147.66 crore for tourism development in Chhattisgarh, facilitating the establishment of a Film City and a Cultural Centre in the state. This milestone achievement, attributed to the efforts of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, marks significant progress for the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board.

Under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2024-25, the sanctioned amount will fund two major projects: the Chitrotpala Film City in Mana Tuta, Raipur, with an allocation of INR 95.79 crore, and the Tribal and Cultural Convention Centre in Mana Tuta, Raipur, with a budget of INR 51.87 crore, as confirmed by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

These initiatives are expected to enhance the state's tourism infrastructure, promote its cultural heritage on a global scale, and create employment opportunities. The projects aim to position Chhattisgarh prominently on the global tourism map while fostering local development.

Earlier, on October 15, 2024, Vivek Acharya, Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to discuss the state’s tourism activities.

The Ministry of Tourism's decision to support these projects opens vast potential for filmmaking and film tourism in the state. The construction of the Film City is poised to make Chhattisgarh a hub for creative industries, advancing tourism and creating new avenues for growth and recognition globally.   

(ANI)