Centre sanction 16 projects, Rs 200 crore for tourism development in Northeast region

The Central government has sanctioned 16 projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, and Rs 200 crore and a number of projects under the PRASHAD scheme for development of tourism in Northeast region.

Union Tourism and DoNER minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the Centre has sanctioned 16 projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, which focuses on integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits, in the North Eastern region. The ministry also sanctioned Rs 200 crore and a number of projects in the region under the National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) schemes.