00 Digital content creators from various districts of the state shared their suggestions on promotion of hidden tourist spots of Kanker and promotion of heritage tourism
Raipur. Chhattisgarh Tourism Board is continuously making innovative efforts to give global recognition to Chhattisgarh's rich cultural heritage, historical heritage and natural tourist spots. In this series, today at the historic Kanker Palace in Kanker, the team of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and digital content creators (influencers) from various districts of the state paid a courtesy visit to the Crown Prince of Kanker Palace, Shri Jaipratap. This meeting was important from the point of view of giving a new direction to heritage tourism in the state, giving wider recognition to the historical heritage of Kanker and taking the tourism potential of Bastar region to the national and international level.

During the meeting, Crown Prince Shri Jai Pratap shared information about the glorious history of the Kanker State, the architecture of the palace, the local culture, and the unique traditions of the region. He explained that Kanker is a highly attractive destination for tourists not only from a historical perspective, but also because of its natural beauty, tribal culture, and cultural diversity. He added that the preservation and effective promotion of heritage sites is an important cornerstone of tourism development.

The meeting specifically discussed in detail the lesser-known tourist destinations in and around Kanker, which have immense tourism potential but are still out of reach of tourists on a large scale. Several suggestions were made to promote these destinations to domestic and international travelers through digital media, effectively present their specialties, and establish them on the tourism map. It was also considered that by developing natural tourism, religious tourism, adventure tourism, and heritage tourism in an integrated manner, Kanker can be established as a multi-faceted tourist destination.

Digital content creators from various districts of the state shared their experiences and explained that Chhattisgarh's lesser-known but extremely captivating tourist destinations, local folk culture, tribal life, traditional art, food, and natural beauty can be presented to the nation and the world through creative video, photography, and digital storytelling. This will not only increase tourist numbers but also provide direct economic benefits to local communities.

During the meeting, positive discussions were held on promoting heritage tourism, preserving historical heritage, ensuring active participation of the local community, and developing new tourism-based employment and self-employment opportunities. The influencers expressed confidence that through their digital platforms, the unique tourism identity of Kanker and the entire Bastar region will reach millions of people and give a new impetus to the state's tourism.
Crown Prince Shri Jai Pratap also praised this initiative of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, saying that this effort to promote the state's historical and cultural heritage through digital media will certainly prove fruitful. He said that if local heritage, history, and natural heritage are presented effectively, Kanker can establish itself as one of the country's leading heritage tourist destinations in the coming years.

It is noteworthy that the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board is currently organizing the Bastar Tourism Introduction Tour with digital content creators from various districts of the state. Through this tour, the historical, cultural, religious, and natural tourist destinations of the Bastar division are being widely promoted, so that the state's tourism potential can gain new recognition at the national and international levels. This initiative is an important step towards establishing Chhattisgarh as a major tourist destination by harnessing the power of digital media.