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Another golden chapter is going to be added on the development and tourism map of Bihar. Under the state government’s ambitious ‘River Front Development Project’, the construction work of ‘Atal Ghat’ and ‘Atal Vatika’ equipped with modern facilities at Manjhi, a historical and mythological place in Saran district, has been completely completed. This grand and state-of-the-art complex is scheduled to be inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister and senior leaders of the state. Due to the construction of river front in this area situated at the confluence of North Bihar and Purvanchal, not only has the local people got an excellent place for religious and cultural events, but the shine of this area has also increased manifold in the field of tourism.
River Front Development Project is a concept of modern urban planning and conservation of water sources under which river banks are made organized, beautiful, safe and of public utility. This model has been successfully implemented in many big metros of the country. The Bihar government has also taken up the initiative to redesign the banks of major rivers of the state, so that water pollution can be controlled, ghats can be constructed solid and beautiful and the local people can get a green environment to stroll in the morning and evening and spend relaxing moments. Under this project in Manjhi, the banks of river Saryu have been developed as per the norms of modern architecture and engineering, offering a perfect blend of ancient culture and modernity.
The Manjhi region of Saran district has a very old religious and mythological history, and is visited by lakhs of devotees every year for various religious rituals. Keeping this in mind, the newly constructed ‘Atal Ghat’ has been given a very grand look. Changing rooms, concrete stepped ghats, high quality floodlights and elaborate security arrangements have been made for the devotees who come to take bath at the ghat so that the crowd can be controlled during any festival or festival.
Along with this, ‘Atal Vatika’ developed very near the ghat is the main attraction of this entire complex. Colorful flower plants, modern swings for children to play, beautiful benches for sitting and walking tracks for walking have been made in this garden. In the evening, the entire Ghat and Vatika complex is illuminated with solar lights and decorative lighting, giving a wonderful and peaceful experience to the tourists visiting here.
When such basic and beautification projects come to fruition in any area, it has the biggest positive impact on the economy there. Religious tourism is expected to get a huge boost with the construction of Atal Ghat and Atal Vatika in Manjhi. When tourists and devotees from far off places will reach here, people associated with hotels, food, transportation and small businesses will get new employment opportunities at the local level.
The district administration also believes that with the completion of this project, the youth will get a positive environment and our old heritage related to Ganga-Saryu culture will be safe. Local citizens have expressed their gratitude to the government for this gift and are hopeful that this project will establish Manjhi as a new tourist hub.
Huge enthusiasm is being seen among the local administration and BJP workers regarding this much awaited inauguration ceremony. Security arrangements have been tightened and grand pandals and stages have been decorated at the inauguration site. The leader arriving as the chief guest of the program will inaugurate this project as well as review other development works of the area.
Under the River Front Development Project, a blueprint for beautification and development of ghats on similar lines in other coastal areas of Bihar is being prepared in the coming days. This Atal Ghat and Atal Vatika project of Manjhi is a living example of how if there is administrative will in the right direction, then how beautiful and useful even traditional historical places can be made by bringing them within the scope of modernity.