MLA starts tourism related  works at Sarthal, Bani

MLA Jeevan Lal laying foundation stone of tourist hut at Sarthal on Tuesday.
MLA Jeevan Lal laying foundation stone of tourist hut at Sarthal on Tuesday.

Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, May 17:  Jeevan Lal, MLA Bani accompanied by  Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Chief Executive Officer, Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority, Executive Engineer, Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority, Tehsildar Bani & other officials today visited beautiful Sarthal Valley and laid the foundation  stone of a tourist hut at Sarthal meadow which has  captivity beauty.
Dr.Bharat Bhushan, Chief Executive Officer ,Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority apprised that the Department of Tourism  has taken up  this work  in tune with the resolve of the State Government to develop tourism infrastructure  in  lesser known & virgin areas. To be constructed with  an estimated cost  of Rs.37 lakhs, the three bed room Tourist Hut with attached bathrooms & provision for a living  room  & care-taker’s room will  provide facility to the  tourists  visiting the area from mid April to mid November every year when  the climate at Sarthal is pleasant . Besides it will provide facility of stay to the devotees visiting Kailash Kund Yatra which is organised every year in August, September.
Jeevan Lal MLA Bani while speaking on the occasion thanked the Tourism Department for raising infrastructure in the area  which was very much required. He asked the officials of Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority to ensure quality work in a time bound manner. He hoped that Department will take steps to develop more tourism infrastructure in Bani & Sarthal areas. A large number of locals and officials were present on the occasion.