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Journalists returning from Leh-Ladakh study tour meet Chief Minister; focus on showcasing Bastar\u2019s natural beauty, tribal culture and emerging tourism opportunities<\/h3>\n

TFP Bureau, Raipur, August 22, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has called upon the media to play a proactive role in presenting Bastar\u2019s changing identity to the country and the world, highlighting its natural beauty, rich tribal heritage and growing tourism potential.<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with journalists who had returned from a study and exposure tour of Leh-Ladakh. During the interaction at his official residence in Raipur, Sai discussed their experiences and the role of media in promoting tourism and development in Bastar.<\/p>\n

Bastar\u2019s image changing from conflict to peace and development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sai said Bastar is blessed with dense forests, waterfalls, rivers, mountains and caves, along with a distinctive tribal culture, folk traditions, handicrafts, cuisine and lifestyle. However, for several decades, the region\u2019s national image was largely associated with Naxalism and violence, overshadowing its cultural and natural wealth.<\/p>\n

He said the improvement in the security situation has created new opportunities for development. Along with improvements in roads, communication, education, healthcare and other basic infrastructure, Bastar is now witnessing growing possibilities in tourism.<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister said the collective effort should be to ensure that Bastar is increasingly recognised for its nature, culture, tourism and development rather than its troubled past.<\/p>\n

Media urged to showcase unexplored destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sai urged journalists to highlight Bastar\u2019s lesser-known tourist destinations and cultural heritage through positive and informative stories.<\/p>\n

He said national and international audiences need to be introduced to the region\u2019s unique attractions and changing ground realities. Increased visibility, he added, could help change public perceptions and encourage more tourists to visit the region.<\/p>\n

Tourism to create employment opportunities for local youth<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chief Minister said tourism could become an important pillar of Bastar\u2019s local economy. Expansion of tourism is expected to create employment and self-employment opportunities in sectors such as hotels, homestays, transportation, local cuisine, handicrafts and tourist guide services.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Local youth and women, in particular, could benefit directly from the expansion of tourism-related activities. A larger tourist market would also create greater opportunities for Bastar\u2019s handicrafts, forest produce and other local products.<\/p>\n

Leh-Ladakh experience offers lessons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referring to the journalists\u2019 study tour, Sai said Leh-Ladakh demonstrated how regions with distinctive natural and geographical characteristics could use well-planned tourism to transform their local economies.<\/p>\n

During their visit, the journalists observed tourism management practices, local culture, environmental conservation initiatives and livelihood opportunities linked to tourism.<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister said these experiences could provide useful insights for developing tourism in Bastar while preserving its environment and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Government committed to peaceful and sustainable tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sai said the state government remains committed to consolidating peace and development in Bastar while simultaneously expanding its tourism potential.<\/p>\n

He said the vision is to enable tourists from across India and abroad to visit Bastar without fear, experience its natural and cultural wealth firsthand and return with an understanding of the region\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n

The visiting journalists shared their experiences of Leh-Ladakh with the Chief Minister and discussed their observations regarding tourism development, local economic activities, culture and tourism management.<\/p>\n

Chief Minister\u2019s Advisor R. Krishna Das, Public Relations Commissioner Rajat Bansal, Chief Minister\u2019s Press Officer Alok Singh and prominent journalists were also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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