Gorakhpur, May 20 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minsiter Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated a Rs 40 crore water sports complex here.
Addressing a public meeting, he said that the boat jetty in Ramgarhtal and Buddhist circuit will bring tourists to this place and become must visit destination for the tourists.
Officials said that Rs 70 lakh was spent on the renovation of Ramgarhtal and consideration of a boat jetty there.
"In July 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared reopening of a fertilizer followed by setting up of AIIMS like hospital in the city. Besides, the state government is constructing an auditorium at the cost of Rs 40 crore in the city. So much is happening in the city which will help in attracting tourists to this city," Chief Minister said.
The CM further said that tourism gives employment to the youth. "This sector also gives boost to the local trade which in turn prevents exodus of youth from villages to cities in search of job," said CM.
"Gorakhpur is also centre of Buddhist circuit with Lumbini, where Lord Budha was born and Kushinagar where he took samadhi is just 60 kms from the city. This Geographic location helps Gorakhpur to attract tourists. We are building infrastructure by connecting city with other parts of the country with road and air," he added.
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