Tourism ministry sanctions projects worth Rs 190 cr in Meghalaya, UP

The tourism ministry has sanctioned projects worth Rs 190 crore for development of spiritual circuits in Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh, it said in a statement Friday.

Under North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the ministry has sanctioned the development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw-Krem Tirot-Khudoi & Kohmang FallsKhri River-Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls-Shyrmang-Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves) in Meghalaya for Rs 84.95 crore.

Through this project, the ministry will be developing facilities such as festival grounds, tourist facilitation centre, last mile connectivity, public conveniences, cable suspension bridge, cafeteria, trekking routes, boating facilities, illumination, solid waste management, drinking water facility, caving facilities, visitor centres, adventure sports activities, craft haats in the state.

Under Spiritual Circuit, the development of Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, Devipattan Temple in ...