Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Punjab CM Inaugurates Saleran Dam Eco-Tourism Project
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, opened a new eco-tourism project at Saleran Dam.
This project includes tree houses, a cafeteria, and a playground.
It aims to attract tourists who love nature and create jobs.
The dam is near another dam called Shahpur Kandi.
The Chief Minister also talked about other projects and improvements in Punjab, like fixing roads and providing health insurance.
He said his government is working on making Punjab a better place for tourism and the people.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Saleran Dam eco-tourism project, costing ₹2.80 crore.
The project includes four eco-friendly tree house huts, a cafeteria, a children’s playground, and future boating facilities.
Mann highlighted the dam's strategic location and expressed confidence in its success, comparing it to the popular Chohal Dam project.
The government has renovated 52 rest houses, generating nearly ₹1 crore in revenue, with 75 rest houses now operational.
Mann announced various infrastructure achievements, including road construction and a 48% reduction in road accident deaths.
- Who
- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Inauguration of Saleran Dam eco-tourism project
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Saleran Dam, Punjab
- Why
- To promote sustainable tourism, generate employment, and attract nature lovers
- Project Cost
- ₹2.80 crore
- Eco-Friendly Huts
- 4 (2 family, 2 couple)
- Cafeteria Capacity
- 80 people
- Rest Houses Renovated
- 52
- Operational Rest Houses
- 75
- Revenue from Rest Houses
- Nearly ₹1 crore
- Roads Constructed
- 43,000 km
- Reduction in Road Accident Deaths
- 48%
