CM seeks Central assistance for promoting tourism in U.T.
The Hindu
Rangasamy attends virtual interaction meet chaired by Union Finance Minister
Making a pitch for tourism promotion in the Union Territory of Puducherry with more Central assistance, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has sought funds for setting up a water aerodrome for seaplane operations apart from introducing cruise and chopper services.
In a virtual interaction with Chief Ministers/Finance Ministers chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman the other day, Mr. Rangasamy also sought assistance for expansion of airport and port infrastructure and establishment of a film city.
Mr. Rangasamy wanted Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for operators of helicopter operations in the initial period. As tourists, who go sight-seeing, preferred entertainment, there is a proposal to set up auditoriums / convention centre / amphitheatres for cultural performances/MICE activities.