“Today I had the pleasure of distributing approval letters to 34 selected tea estates under Phase II of the Assam Tea Tourism Development Plan“, he shared on X. The programme represents an important step towards establishing Assam’s tea heritage as a premier global tourism destination.
“By fostering growth in rural communities and preserving our rich history, we are set to see Assam’s tea tourism thrive on the international stage,” Mallabaruah said, adding that 22 tea estates have benefited from Phase I of the scheme.
Discussions were held with the tea estate management and other stakeholders to install 200,000 additional toilets (IHHL) and ensure supply of drinking water to all households of tea estate workers, with the aim of achieving full saturation. Under the leadership of Hon’ble CM @himantabiswa,… image.twitter.com/jb4nOizMJJ
– Jayanta Mallabaruah (@jayanta_malla) August 17, 2024
The minister stressed that while Assam has significant tourism potential, it had not been fully tapped in the past due to various obstacles. “However, the state government is now working diligently to promote tourism across all sectors by removing these barriers. Ensuring peace is crucial to attract tourists and the government is committed to maintaining a stable environment,” he said.
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Meanwhile, the Assam Cabinet recently approved a bill for protection and conservation of water bodies. The Assam Urban Water Bodies Conservation and Preservation Bill contains provisions for preservation, protection, rejuvenation, conservation, regulation and maintenance of water bodies, including natural water channels, which are included in the notified master plan of the state, Minister Keshab Mahanta said after the meeting.
All water bodies within the master plan area will be scheduled and notified for easy demarcation and protection from encroachers, he said, as they not only protect the environment but also attract tourists.
The provisions will enable authorities to draw up an action plan and formulate appropriate plans and projects for the conservation and protection of water bodies, he added. All information related to water bodies will also be made available online, the minister said.
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