PHOTOS: CM Eknath Shinde Inaugurates Koyna Water Tourism Centre

Situated at the Koyna reservoir in Munavale, it stands as the largest freshwater water tourism centre in the country, the CM stated

The event marked a significant milestone in Maharashtra Government's Tourism Development initiatives

Mr. Shinde highlighted the abundant natural beauty nestled in the Sahyadri region, underscoring the need to harness its potential for tourism promotion

He emphasised the the government's commitment to prioritise environmentally friendly development and local employment opportunities in the area

Industries Minister Uday Samant, Guardian Minister of Satara District Shambhuraj Desai, veteran film actor Nana Patekar were present during the event

CM Shinde also inaugurated bamboo value addition centre and tusser silk sustainable employment and forest conservation project at Mauje in Satara district

He also launched the silt-free dam and silt-rich farm scheme, under which, the silt in the Koyna dam will be removed

Tusser silk cultivation will prove to be a boon for the farmers in Western ranges, stated Mr. Shinde

The event saw the presence of Industries Minister Uday Samant, State Excise Minister and Guardian Minister of Satara District Shambhuraj Desai, veteran film actor Nana Patekar, along with MLAs Shivendra Raje Bhosale and Makarand Patil, among others