Dr. Rohit Yadav, Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, presented the achievements of the last two years and the future action plan in the press conference.

Raipur, January 28, 2026/ Dr. Rohit Yadav, Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, Chhattisgarh Government, and Mr. Vivek Acharya, Managing Director and Director, Culture and Archaeology, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, gave a detailed account of the achievements of the last two years and future action plans at a press conference held at Chhattisgarh Samvad Auditorium in Nava Raipur. Officials said that by giving tourism the status of an industry, the state government has established a model of coordinated progress in all three areas: economic development, cultural preservation and heritage promotion.

Tourism gets industry status

Tourism Department – ​​Fast steps towards investment, employment and global recognition

The Chhattisgarh government's designation of tourism as an industry opened new doors for private investment. Investor Connect programs held in major cities across the state and the country secured private investment of over ₹500 crore. This will boost tourism infrastructure, hotels, resorts, and adventure tourism activities. Under the Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, an agreement with IRCTC provided special trains to Ayodhya in 2024-25. This scheme has proven to be a significant step towards promoting religious tourism. A new homestay policy was implemented to promote rural tourism in the state, with a target of developing 500 new homestays. The state government notified the Chhattisgarh Homestay Policy 2025-30 on November 24, 2025. This policy provides capital investment subsidies and interest subsidies to encourage the development of new homestays across the state, supporting rural and community-based tourism. The state government has also approved a budget for this.

Film City and Convention Centre – Rs 350 crore project

Dr. Rohit Yadav informed that the development of an integrated Film City and Convention Center has been approved under the Government of India's Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI) to States, with a total estimated cost of ₹350 crore. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on January 24, 2026, by Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai. This is a major step towards establishing Chhattisgarh as a national film production hub. The construction of the Chitrotpala Film City will give Chhattisgarh a new identity in the field of film production, both nationally and internationally. This ambitious initiative will not only propel Chhattisgarh towards becoming a major hub for film production and cultural events, but will also provide a new impetus to the state's creative economy. The construction of the Chitrotpala Film City and the Tribal and Cultural Convention Center will provide a national and international platform for local talent, generate new investment opportunities, and further strengthen Chhattisgarh's cultural identity globally. This project will open new avenues of development for the state's youth, artists, and tourism sector in the years to come.

Bhoramdev Temple Corridor Project

Director of Culture and Archaeology, Mr. Vivek Acharya, stated that the Bhoramdev Corridor is being constructed under the Central Government's Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0. The project is being developed along the lines of Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Corridor at a cost of approximately ₹146 crore. This is an important step toward establishing a new national identity. On January 1, 2026, India's Tourism Minister, Mr. Gajendra Shekhawat, and Chief Minister, Mr. Vishnudev Sai, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project. The Bhoramdev Temple is a nearly 1,000-year-old historical heritage, and the construction of this corridor aims to preserve it for thousands of years to come.