Jharkhand

• 13 May 2023

Paryatan Vihar' (VIP guest house) Inaugurated in the Patratu

Why in News?

On 11 May 2023, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Tourism Minister Hafizul Hasan inaugurated the newly constructed G+3 'Paryatan Vihar' (VIP guest house) at Patratu Lake resort complex in Ramgarh district.

Key Points

• On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced the construction of a 6.5 km long ropeway for tourists at Patratu soon.
• Apart from this, it was also announced to start bus service for Patratu and Netarhat. At the same time, he also announced to organize water activities and water sports regularly at Patratu Dam.
• On this occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 6 schemes at a cost of about Rs 12 crore 92 lakh. This includes inauguration of 2 schemes worth Rs 7 crore 10 lakh and foundation stone laying of 4 schemes worth Rs 5 crore 82 lakh. Apart from this, the winners of the photography and videography competition organized by the Directorate of Tourism were awarded at the function.
• It is worth mentioning that Patratu is an attractive valley tourist place located in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand.
• The site is very popular among the local people because of its dam, which was built under the supervision of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya to meet the water needs of the surrounding towns and villages.
• Patratu Valley is situated at an altitude of more than 1300 feet, it is considered to be the perfect weekend spot to enjoy the natural beauty. There is also the famous Patratu Thermal Power Station.