Yupia, Jan 29: The Papum Pare District Tourism Promotion Council held a meeting to discuss the modalities for leasing out tourism assets under the Department of Tourism on Thursday.
Chairing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Vishakha Yadav expressed concern over the poor condition of assets, particularly the Tourist Lodge (Holiday Inn) at Sagalee. She stressed that lease agreements should be framed realistically, keeping in view the land value and existing tourist footfall to encourage genuine and capable bidders.
It was decided that three major assets—the Adventure Tourism Camping Site at Jote Poma, the Mini Resort and Adventure Tourism Camping Site at Huto, and the Tourist Lodge (Holiday Inn) at Sagalee—will be leased out through a transparent process by floating Tender/NIT.
The Deputy Commissioner stated that the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model would help revive these defunct assets and assured that the District Administration would extend full support to parties with the right intent and commitment. 
She further advised the District Tourism Officer to draft the lease agreements carefully to avoid any future complications, adding that proper development of these assets would significantly boost tourism in the district.
ADC Sagalee, Higio Yame, briefed the council on the present condition of the Tourist Lodge at Sagalee, stating that the unused building has turned into a hub for anti-social activities. She welcomed the initiative to revive the asset and restore its intended purpose.
Council members ADC Balijan Takar Rava, ADC (HQ) Tame Yajum, DACO Tana Maro Tara, DPO Chukhu Tajo and District Research Officer Amem Tayeng also attended the meeting.

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