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Jharkhand: Patratu wins Silver Banyan Award at The Week Heritage Awards

Ranchi, Oct 27 (UNI) Jharkhand's Patratu has received the Silver Banyan Award in the Riverside Heritage category at The Week Heritage Awards 2026, giving the state's tourism sector national recognition.
Jharkhand Tourism Secretary Mukesh Kumar and Tourism Director Naman Priyesh Lakra received the award at a ceremony held at the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library in New Delhi. union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the event as the chief guest.
The second edition of the awards, organised by The Week magazine, recognised tourism destinations, cultural heritage sites and innovative initiatives contributing to heritage conservation, tourism promotion and local development. A total of 18 awards across nine categories and eight special editorial awards were presented this year, according to the state government's press release.
Known for its scenic valleys, natural beauty and vast reservoir, Patratu has emerged as a prominent tourist destination in Jharkhand. Boating, a floating restaurant, a musical fountain and other tourism facilities around the Patratu reservoir have enhanced its appeal to visitors.
The award recognises the destination's growing tourism profile and efforts to develop tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities.
The state government is working to promote Jharkhand's natural and cultural heritage nationally and internationally, with a focus on improving infrastructure, expanding tourist amenities and encouraging local community participation.
Tourism-related services, including hospitality, food, transport and local products, are also expected to create employment and self-employment opportunities for local residents.
Tourism Secretary Mukesh Kumar described the recognition as an encouraging achievement for the state's tourism sector.
He expressed confidence that it would provide further impetus to the development of other destinations, improved tourist facilities and community participation.
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