Chairman of the Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti has emphasised the need for developing Unkal Lake Park, historical monuments like Chandramouleshwar Temple and other such spots in Hubballi and adjoining places as tourism destinations.
He was inaugurating the World Tourism Day programme organised jointly by the Dharwad district administration, the Tourism Department and Prestige Institute of Hotel Management, Dharwad, at Nrupatunga Hill in Hubballi on Wednesday.
Mr. Horatti also stressed the need for environment conservation and the need for active participation in initiatives aimed at protecting natural habitats. He said that steps should be taken to create more awareness on tourism day and the responsibilities of citizens in the development of tourism.
