Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mayali-Bagicha Development Project at Mayali Nature Camp in Jashpur. The project, approved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 by the Government of India, is designed to develop tourism infrastructure in Mayali, Madheshwar Mountain, and Kailash Caves while preserving the region’s natural, cultural, and tribal heritage.
With an estimated cost of ₹10 crore, the project aims to provide sustainable employment opportunities to local youth and position Jashpur as a prominent global tourist destination.
Focus on Eco-Tourism and Cultural Preservation
The development initiative emphasizes eco-tourism, adventure tourism, and heritage conservation. CM Sai stated that the Mayali-Bagicha project represents a historic step in the district’s tourism development, with a vision to place Mayali on the global tourism map.
Madheshwar Mountain, known for housing the world’s largest natural Shivling, will be highlighted as a major religious and tourist attraction. The project will also feature a tourist resort and a Skill Development Center near the Mayali Dam, offering training in tour guiding, hospitality, adventure sports, handicrafts, and digital booking systems.
Infrastructure Upgrades for Visitors
The Mayali-Bagicha project will see the construction of:
- Five tourist cottages
- Conference and convention halls
- Skill development center
- Grand entrance gates and boundary walls
- Modern restroom facilities
- Landscaped pathways and walking trails
In addition, religious tourism infrastructure will be strengthened at the Shiv Temple area, while the Kailash Caves in Bagicha will receive upgraded entrances, picnic spots, resting sheds, ghats, staircases, and railings to ensure safe and convenient access for visitors.
Empowering Local Communities
Chief Minister Sai emphasized that the project will directly benefit local communities by generating employment through tourism and homestays. The government’s homestay policy will allow rural families to engage with tourism activities, earn income, and showcase local culture.
“The Mayali-Bagicha Development Project not only boosts tourism but also strengthens the social and cultural identity of Jashpur on national and international platforms,” said CM Sai.
Government Support and Participation
The event was attended by CM Sai’s wife Mati Kaushalya Sai, Vice-Chairperson of the Surguja Tribal Development Authority and Patthalgav MLA Mati Gomti Sai, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Neelu Sharma, as well as officials from various boards, corporations, and a large number of local residents.
About the Mayali-Bagicha Development Project
The Mayali-Bagicha project is a key initiative under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, focusing on eco-tourism, adventure tourism, and heritage conservation. By integrating infrastructure development with community-based programs, the project aims to establish Mayali as a sustainable and globally recognized tourist destination.
