NB’s tourism potential yet unexplored: Minister

Tourism is assuming importance because of its untapped potential to create employment along with infrastructure development. And north Bengal holds a special place when it comes to tourism, the state tourism minister, Mr Manab Mukherjee, said here today.
Participating in an interactive session on tourism organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr Mukherjee said that the tourism potential of north Bengal is yet to be fully exploited. “Only a part of its potential has been tapped yet. The state government is trying to give tourism a boost, but much depends upon the willingness of the industrialists to help the government with enough investment. Once investment comes, we shall begin developing the infrastructure with vigour,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, the additional chief secretary, tourism department, Mr Bijoy Chatterjee, said that only a quarter of the total tourists of the state come to north Bengal. “It must be probed as to why the tourist inflow in this region is so low, in spite of its natural attraction. The government is aware of its duty, but there is a great need for a public-private co-operation to speed up things,” he added.

Courtesy: The Statesman

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