Chhattisgarh government to promote tourist sites linked to Lord Ram

In the first phase, eight of the selected places falling on the forest route taken by Lord Ram during his exile will be developed as tourist destinations, the statement said.

Updated on: Nov 21, 2019, 23:55:50 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Thursday decided to develop eight places in the state linked with Lord Ram as places for religious tourism, government officials said, adding that they will be called ‘Ram Van Gaman Path’.

The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday.

The Cabinet has decided to constitute a four-member team for survey of these tourist spots. “According to various research studies published, Lord Ram had crossed nearly 75 places in Chhattisgarh during his exile in the forest. In 51 out of these 75 places, Lord Ram had stayed for a while,” a government statement read.

In the first phase, eight of the selected places falling on the forest route taken by Lord Ram during his exile will be developed as tourist destinations, the statement said.

These places include Sitamadi-Harchaika of Koriya district, Ramgarh of Sarguja district, Shivrinarayan of Janjgir-Champa district, Turturiya of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chandkhuri of Raipur district, Rajim of Gariaband district, Sihava (Sapta Rishi Ashram) of Dhamtari district, and Jagdalpur of Bastar district.

“A four-member team would survey these eight proposed spots and develop necessary facilities there such as approach roads, signages, tourist facility centre, interpretation centre, vedic village, pagoda waiting shade, water-supply, toilets, seating bench, restaurant, water front development, electricity etc” the government statement read.

The statement said that the work will start at Mata Kaushalya Mandir in Chandkhuri village of Aarang Tehsil in Raipur district very soon.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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