Maharashtra Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Thursday, March 23, declared two more destinations in and around Mumbai as tourist places.
Speaking at the assembly, Lodha stated that Kanheri Caves in Mumbai and Vajreshwari town in Palghar district of Maharashtra are now tourist centres.
He made the statement during the debate on the budget demands of the tourism department.
Kanheri Caves is situated in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Borivali area of Mumbai; while Vajreshwari is known for an ancient temple and hot ware springs near Virar in Palghar district.
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Lodha also said that a Mumbai festival on the lines of the Dubai festival will be organised in November. It is expected to attract one crore people. Therefore, tourism will boost the state’s economy, he added.
Meanwhile, few days ago, Mumbai's 800-year-old Mahim Fort, which was encroached upon since 1970, has been cleared of slums after years of struggle to make it as a tourist attraction. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished the final 267 slums, removing all illegal buildings that were obstructing the fort's restoration.
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