Bihar to Transform 8 Dams into Tourist Hotspots: Boost for Local Economy

• Nitish government plans to develop eight dam sites as major tourist destinations, aligning with the Ministry of Jal Shakti's policy.
• The initiative aims to provide institutional recognition to dam tourism, strengthen the local economy, and create employment opportunities.
• Key sites include Durgawati Reservoir, Valmikinagar Barrage, Kharagpur Lake, and Phulwaria Dams, with focus on basic facilities, access roads, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
• A high-level steering committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, will oversee development, operation, and maintenance, with the Water Resources Department as the nodal agency.
• Environmental protection, local community involvement, and the development of the Buddha Circuit are also key components of the state's tourism strategy.