Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi visits Jhikaranal waterfalls which might get the status of ‘tourist attraction’!

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi, the Minister for Tourism, Odia Language, Literature and Culture, along with his family members on Sunday explored the Jhikaranal waterfalls at Bolani in Keonjhar district. For the site, his visit sparked hopes of being declared as a tourist spot.

On Saturday, Panigrahi and his family reached Bolani. He visited Sunday the less popular waterfalls, which is situated in an area under lease to the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

Couple of days earlier, ‘Dharitri’ and ‘Orissa POST’ carried reports on the Jhikarnal waterfalls and the way this gorgeous natural wonder is wallowing in neglect regardless of having all attributes to be named a tourist spot.

After spending some time, Panigrahi had a talk with the local media. He said that initiations are on to make the waterfall spot attractive and easily reachable for tourists. “I will hold discussions with the Collector and the General Manager of SAIL in this regard,” he said.

Panigrahi further added by saying that Keonjhar district has several spots blessed with natural beauty. He informed about his meeting with the District Collector conducted Saturday. He also said that rounds of talks had taken place about other sites which can be named as tourist attractions in the future.

When questioned about the tourist spot status to Jhikaranal waterfalls, he answered, “Steps will be taken after getting the report from the Collector.”

SAIL, GM, Arun Kumar Mishra and some local BJD leaders were also present with the minister during his visit to the falls.

Later Mishra said that the national steel magnate would help the State Government to build up the area as a tourist spot.

The minister also planted saplings on the premises of a school and garlanded few statues before leaving for Bhubaneswar.

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