Development of hinterland tourism a must as mining is closed: Azgaonkar

Tourism Minister Babu Azgaonkar has now focused on the development of hinterland tourism. He has assured to revitalize famous Siddhanath hill at Borim along with preservation of natural springs and environment. He says Goa's economic backbone would become stronger if ancient churches and temple in hinterland areas are developed into tourist destinations as mining industry is shut.

Tourism Minister was speaking on the occasion of Siddhanath Spandan Parva 3 at Siddhanath Hill in Borim. The event was organised by Mudra Pratisthan under Culture, Art and Heritage Mahotsav. Event organiser Milind Paingarkar, Borim Sarpanch Bhavna Naik, deputy sarpanch Sunil Sawkar, panch Filomena Vaz and other dignitaries were present. Various cultural program were held on the occasion.