Gujarat state tourism department has formed Bharuch District Tourism Development Society (BDTDS) to develop and promote tourism spots in and around the historical town of Bharuch.

Bharuch district collector Roopwant Singh has been appointed chairman of the society. Roopwant Singh said, "BDTDS will carry out the civil work for the development of tourism spots. The society will have 12 members including district development officer, officers from road and building department, industrialists and public leaders."

Bharuch is located on the banks of Narmada and has a population of 2, 08,897 as per 2011 census. There are many places in the district which can be developed as good tourist spots.

TOI