Newly-sworn in Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi stressed on the need for holding more conventions to attract larger investments. (PTI file photo)
Newly-sworn in Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi today said the Union Territory's spiritual environment is an asset that should be put on the international map.
"Puducherry can be a better tourist spot as it is blessed with spiritual environment. It is an asset and this should be put on international map," she said after inspecting a Guard of Honour by Puducherry Police at the Raj Nivas.
Ms Bedi urged the NRI community from the Union Territory to come back and join hands in the project to make "a prosperous Puducherry".
She stressed on the need for holding more conventions to attract larger investments and hoped there would be faster and better rail and air connectivity.
Puducherry offers a good scope for becoming a smart city in the next round, the former IPS officer said, adding, "We should earn and deserve it."
Referring to the meeting she had with officials yesterday, the Lieutenant Governor said Puducherry can make greater progress.
Chief Secretary Manoj Parida, who was also present, said the Union Territory could go "on fifth gear" to achieve its goal of prosperity.