Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 12 2010:
With the main objective of bringing about development of tourism in Manipur, 100 individuals came together and formed a society called Tourism Development Society, Manipur on January 6 .
Addressing a press conference in this regard at Hotel Imphal here today, general secretary of the newly formed Society, Chandramani said that the Society would try its utmost for the development of tourism and would also extend every possible assistance to the Government in this connection.
As first activities of the Society, a body which would include local architects and civil engineer as well would be formed for preparing a report on areas where emphasis should be given for development of tourism in Manipur.
The report would also pay attention to the need of setting up Manipur Tourism Corporation and Manipuri Tourism policy.
Along side, a consultation cell in this regard would also be opened very soon, Chandramani said.
He also appealed to the Government for withdrawal of security posts from the tourist centres in the State.