Raipur. With the meaningful initiative of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, Jashpur district is taking a new form in the field of tourism. Along with this, adventure and eco-tourism are also being promoted on a wide scale. With the aim of promoting tourism, Chief Minister Shri Sai has organized the first meeting of the Surguja Area Development Authority in the past few days at Mayli Nature Camp.
Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh is one of the beautiful and rich cultural heritages full of beautiful valleys and rivers, mountains and waterfalls. Now the district is rapidly becoming a center of attraction for tourists. The dense forests, mountainous areas, and unique tribal culture here have given Jashpur a special identity. Special efforts are being made by the district administration to move forward in the field of tourism. Where a 4-day Desh Dekha Jamboori festival has been organized in the past. Where a large number of youth enjoyed tourism here and experienced the local culture, tradition and Karma dance of Jashpur closely. The aim is to provide exciting experiences to the tourists, but also to connect them with the natural and cultural wealth of Jashpur.
The natural beauty and cultural heritage of Jashpur is to be recognized globally. Their aim is to create a tourism model that is not only exciting for tourists, but also maintains environmental balance. An attempt has been made to bring tourism closer to nature. Natural wealth such as dense forests, hills and water resources have also been made a part of the tourist experience, which not only gives a unique experience to the tourists, but also provides employment to the local community.
The aim is to bring closer to the biodiversity and natural beauty of Jashpur. Under this, eco-friendly activities such as bird watching, and natural site visits are organized. These activities also give tourists knowledge of environmental sustainability.
Adventure Tourism
Activities such as rock climbing, trekking, and camping on the river bank prove to be exciting experiences for tourists. Through these activities organized in the natural landscape of Jashpur, tourists can not only see the natural beauty of Jashpur, but can also enjoy adventure sports.
The district administration has designed an experiential tourism model to showcase the rich cultural heritage. Tourists can enjoy the taste of local cuisine, tribal art and craft workshops, and traditional dance and music here.
Participation and contribution of local community
By providing employment opportunities to the local community, it has contributed to community development. Local guides, craftsmen, and others are not only supporting their families but also preserving the cultural heritage of Jashpur. The aim is not only to attract tourists but also to keep the local art and culture alive.
The district administration displays handicrafts and traditional products of local artists at their stores, giving local craftsmen a platform to showcase their art. Also, it is providing economic support to farmers and craftsmen using local products.
Future plans and innovations
In the coming five years, the plan is to make Jashpur a major tourist destination of Chhattisgarh, where tourists can get a unique experience of nature, adventure, and culture. Giving priority to environmental protection, eco-friendly approach is being incorporated in the programmes.
