Bokaro: A day after chief minister Hemant Soren’s surprise visit, Bokaro deputy commissioner Ajay Nath Jha on Wednesday asked district officials to fast-track the development of Sevati Valley in Kasmar block as a tourist destination.Accompanied by Gandey MLA Kalpana Soren, he paid an unannounced visit to Kasmar on Tuesday. The CM inspected the ongoing construction of the Baralanga-Nemra road project and interacted with locals at a roadside hotel in Kasmar.On Wednesday, Jha said officers have been asked to complete the geographical mapping of the valley, including human settlements, and prepare a comprehensive development blueprint. They have also been directed to examine measures for improving road connectivity, civic amenities and infrastructure for tourists while maintaining the area’s ecological balance.Known for its lush green hills, forests, winding roads and panoramic viewpoints, Sevati Valley is being considered for nature-based tourism, sightseeing and recreational activities. Its proximity to the Jharkhand-West Bengal border is also seen as a factor that could help attract visitors.Earlier in the day, the CM reviewed the progress of the Baralanga-Nemra road project and sought details about the quality and pace of construction. He later stopped at a roadside eatery in Kasmar, where he and Kalpana Soren interacted with locals over tea and snacks, drawing crowds of residents and visitors.
