Chandil (Seraikela-Kharsawan), November 3, 2026: Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited Chandil Dam in Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Tuesday along with his family. During the visit, he enjoyed the scenic natural beauty and peaceful surroundings of the dam. The Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to developing Chandil Dam as a world-class tourist destination. He held discussions with the Deputy Commissioner of Seraikela-Kharsawan regarding the overall development of the dam and directed officials to take necessary steps to promote tourism, improve water management and accelerate work related to the Chandil project. He also called for preparing an action plan concerning power generation and enhancement.
The Chief Minister said that Chandil Dam has immense potential for eco-tourism. He directed officials to improve tourist safety, strengthen basic facilities and modernise boating services. He added that promoting tourism activities would create new employment opportunities for local youth and rural communities. He also instructed officials to prepare a comprehensive, long-term and environmentally sustainable development blueprint for Chandil Dam and its surrounding areas to ensure regional development without harming the natural environment.
Chief Minister's wife and MLA Kalpana Soren, MLA Savita Mahato, MLA Somesh Chandra Soren, Kolhan Divisional Commissioner Raviranjan Kumar Vikram, Seraikela-Kharsawan Deputy Commissioner Nitish Kumar Singh, Chandil Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nitin Shivam Gupta and several senior district administration and police officials were present on the occasion.
