HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Sept 9: The BTC Tourism Department organised a ‘White-Water River Rafting Guide and Safety Training Programme’ from September 5 to 9, 2024, at the Sankosh River in Raimona National Park, Kochugaon.
Speaking at the conclusion of the ‘White-Water River Rafting Guide and Safety Training Programme’ held on Monday at the conference hall of the Tourism CHD in Kokrajhar, EM Das highlighted that BTR has numerous spots where activities like paragliding and water rafting could significantly boost tourism. He also mentioned the existing facilities for water rafting and paragliding at Bogamati.
“BTR has immense potential with its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and several national parks to attract tourists. The BTC is committed to placing BTR on the tourism map and creating more opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector,” remarked BTC EM for Tourism, Dharma Narayan Das.
Following the training, EM Dharma Narayan Das and other guests distributed certificates of completion to 15 trainees. These efforts align with BTC chief Pramod Boro’s broader vision to elevate BTR on the tourism map and create more opportunities for the youth in the region.
The meeting, conducted by BTC Tourism CHD Jayanta Kumar Sharma, was attended by BTC joint secretary Pami Brahma, president of the Rafting & Adventure Water Sports Association of Assam Naushad Hussain, and rafting trainer Harish Negi from Uttarakhand.
