Highlighting the potential of tourism to uplift lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday affirmed that the Union Government remains committed to strengthening India’s tourism infrastructure, enabling more people to explore the marvels of Incredible India.
In response to Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's post on X, Modi remarked, “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.”
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The Centre has sanctioned an investment of ₹3,295.76 crore to undertake 40 projects across 23 states, aimed at transforming iconic tourist destinations to meet global standards.
Earlier, Shekawat in a post on X said, “Ensuring the whole world sees every nook and corner of Bharat, one iconic site at a time! In a huge boost for Bharat’s tourism sector, our govt led by PM Narendra Modi has today approved 40 projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, to develop iconic tourist centers to global standards.”
Projects valued at ₹3,295.76 crore aim to boost local economies and generate employment through sustainable tourism. These initiatives will focus on decongesting popular destinations, leveraging advanced technologies, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering public-private partnerships to upgrade infrastructure and enhance visitor experiences. A wide range of measures will ensure a world-class experience for those exploring India’s natural, cultural, and historical treasures, the Minister stated.
Key projects include the development of the Gandikota Fort, Havelock Bridge, and Pushkaram Ghat in Andhra Pradesh; the Siang adventure and eco-tourism project in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh; the Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati; and the beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar, Assam.
Other highlights feature an ecotourism and cultural hub at the Roerich and Devika Rani estate in Bengaluru’s Tataguni, the redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong, a border experience at Nathula Pass in Sikkim, a rafting base station in Rishikesh, and Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mamallapuram, near Chennai.
The scope also includes projects such as a biodiversity and eco-recreational hub in Kerala’s Ashtamudi backwaters and an underwater tourism initiative in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg.
“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 the Tourism Minister.
“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.
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