Kala Amb to be developed as tourist hub: CM

Mukesh Tandon

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Tribune News Service

Kala Amb, (Panipat), June 18

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today announced that Kala Amb would be developed as a tourist hub with the consent of the Archaeological Survey of India.

The CM was here to preside over a function organised by the Yodha Smarak Samiti in memory of the coronation day of Chhatrapati Shivaji at Kala Amb.

He said a grant of Rs 50 lakh had already been announced to develop Kala Amb as a tourist hub and funds would also be provided by the IOCL for the purpose.

Khattar said the road leading to the monument would be named as Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg. The entry gate would also be named after the Maratha warrior. A police post will be established here to ensure safety of the tourists.

Several MLAs, including Hafed chairman Harvinder Kalyan, Rohita Rewri, Ravinder Machroli and Mahipal Dhanda, were among those present on the occasion.

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