Tony thanks LG for special intervention in ₹6 Cr Road project for Border Tourism
Diplomat Correspondent
Suchetgarh: District Development Council (DDC) Suchetgarh and senior Congress leader Taranjit Singh Tony, along with MLA Gharu Ram Bhagat, on Wednesday inaugurated the much-awaited double-lane road to Gharana Wetland, a ₹6 crore infrastructure project aimed at promoting border and eco-tourism in the region.
Addressing the gathering, Tony said that Suchetgarh will be developed as a model constituency in terms of development, with special focus on tourism, connectivity and public infrastructure. He extended special thanks to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for his timely and wholehearted support to the project. Tony also acknowledged the role of the then Chief Secretary A.K. Mehta, who, on the directions of the LG, approved the double-laning of the road considering the growing tourist inflow.
Tony said the earlier single-lane road caused inconvenience to tourists, especially during peak seasons, despite Gharana being an internationally recognised wetland and birdwatching destination. The new double-lane road will significantly ease travel and enhance the overall tourism experience.
Highlighting the global importance of Gharana Wetland, Tony said that Siberian birds travel nearly 12,000 kilometres every year to reach Gharana, and this season alone over 400 species of birds have been recorded. “Birds from across the world visit Gharana every year, making it a shining example of border tourism with international significance,” he added.
MLA Gharu Ram Bhagat termed the project a major milestone for the border belt, stating that improved connectivity would open new avenues for tourism-led development and employment for local youth.
Prominent among those present on the occasion were Sarpanch Omkar Singh, Lambardar Sarban Choudhary, Sonu Choudhary, Mittal Choudhary, Balvinder Choudhary, Pappu Choudhary and Vijay Kumari.
Tony further said that the Suchetgarh–Gharana road will be developed in a phased manner, adding that several new projects are already in the pipeline, which will further boost tourism and economic activity in the border area.DD
