Raipur, 10 July 2025: An important link has been added today in the efforts of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai to promote tourism in the state. Chhattisgarh Tourism Board made a great presence with its unique and rich heritage in the ongoing Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) in Kolkata. Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma invited Kolkata tour operators and travel agents for tour packages of Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma shared the stage with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. On this occasion, Chairman Neelu Sharma said that it is a matter of pride for us that a rich state like Chhattisgarh has got the opportunity to be represented on this major tourism platform of India. Our state is full of natural beauty, cultural heritage, tribal traditions, historical sites and spiritual energy. Chhattisgarh is still called ‘Unseen India’ and this is its biggest strength. He mentioned the major tourist places of Chhattisgarh like Chitrakote waterfall, Kanger valley, Sirpur, Dhudmaras of Bastar as well as religious places like Bhoramdev, Dongargarh, Dantewada etc. He urged the tour operators and travel agents of West Bengal to include Chhattisgarh in their tourism packages.
He also informed that tourism in Chhattisgarh now has the status of an industry and many schemes have been started to promote homestay, resorts, tribal and wellness tourism in the tourism sector. Our aim is not only to promote tourism but also to strengthen cultural exchange and sustainable development. Sharma also informed that a permanent information center of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board has been established in Kolkata, which will provide direct and convenient services to the tour operators and tourists of Kolkata. On this occasion, 50 tour operators and travel agents of Kolkata were registered.
On this occasion, Managing Director of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Vivek Acharya through a presentation in front of the guests and tour and travel operators, elaborately highlighted the beauty, culture and future prospects of Chhattisgarh. He also informed about the decisions taken by the Chhattisgarh government regarding tourism. Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma told the media that it is important to know Chhattisgarh to understand India. I request all of you to come to Chhattisgarh, feel it and meet the soul of India. On this occasion, Deputy Speaker of Sikkim Assembly Rajkumari Thapa, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Consul General of Thailand Ms. Sripon Tantipanyathep as well as more than 500 members of West Bengal Tour Operator and Travel Agent Association Kolkata were present.
