M/o Tourism approves projects of Rs. 500 crore for Jammu & Kashmir

M/o Tourism approves projects of Rs. 500 crore for Jammu & Kashmir

The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) chaired by Union Tourism Secretary Shri Vinod Zutshi for the ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’has approved projects to the tune of Rs. 500 Crore as part of Development Package of Prime Minister Reconstruction Plan (PMRP) for integrated development of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

New projects include Integrated Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai – Sudhmahadev – Patnitop Circuit for Rs.99.99 Crore,  Baramulla-Kupwara-Leh circuit for Rs.99.98 Crore, Rajouri – Bafliyaz – Shopian – Pulwama Circuit for Rs.99.99 Crore and Anantnag-Kishtwar-Pahalgam – Daksum – Ranjit Sagar Dam Circuit for Rs.99.75 Crore. In addition, Rs. 99.99 Crore has been approved for integrated development of tourist facilities in lieu of damaged assets in the floods.

The projects envisage tourist infrastructural development in Jammu and Kashmir. Highlights of the project involve developing a Convention Centre in Gulmarg and Patnitop, development of Ethnic Villages, Development of Water Sports Centre at Baghliyar Dam – Pool Doda. Other major intervention proposed in the circuits include last mile connectivity, tourist facilitation/interpretation centre, base camps for trekking, facilitation centre for pilgrims for Amarnath Yatra, Sound and Light Show at Shalimar Bag, illumination of heritage structures, provision of eco friendly vehicles, Enhancement of tourist facilities at golf courses across the state.

You might also like

Latest

ITQ setting stage for Student of the Year 2017 Finale

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”- Pele Student of the

Latest

Countries which have announced rescue packages for tourism sector

The Indian Government is yet to offer any insight, support or confidence to the country’s endangered  Travel & Tourism Industry, as to how they can restart and keep their business

MICE

Indian government has shown good intent in endorsing the travel and hotel sector, says Saurabh Rai

The Indian government has shown good intent and commitment in endorsing the travel and hotel sector, says Saurabh Rai, Executive Vice President, Preferred Hotels & Resorts on Budget 2016-17. The