Tourism has the potential to bring prosperity to the lives of many, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi after clearing 40 local projects aimed at encouraging local tourism in the country. The projects range from a bio-diversity and eco-recreational hub in Kerala’s Ashtamudi backwaters to underwater tourism in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg.
“Our government will keep focussing on enhancing India’s tourism infrastructure to ensure more people can experience the wonders of incredible India,” added the prime minister.
The total outlay for the 40 projects spread across 23 states is Rs 3,295 crore, under the special assistance to states/union territories for capital investment scheme, or SASCI. Other spots selected include a proposed town square in Povorim, Goa, a tribal culture and convention centre in Chhattisgarh, an ecotourism and cultural hub at the Roerich and Devika Rani estate in Bengaluru’s Tataguni, re-development of Umiam Lake, Shillong, border experience at Nathula Pass in Sikkim, a rafting base station in Rishikesh, Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mamallapuram (near Chennai) etc.
“The aim of SASCI is to develop iconic tourist centres to global standards...(and) will foster local economies and create employment through sustainable tourism,” said tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Tourism has the potential to bring prosperity to the lives of many. Our Government will keep focussing on enhancing India’s tourism infrastructure to ensure more people can experience the wonders of #IncredibleIndia. https://t.co/Bnssm1zkwD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 29, 2024
“From decongesting popular sites, integrating advanced technologies, promoting sustainable practices to encouraging public-private partnerships to enhance infra and visitor experiences, a host of measures will be undertaken to ensure a world-class experience for everyone who wishes to soak in Bharat’s natural, cultural and historic grandeur,” he added.
