Question: Recently, how much money is sanctioned to spiritual circuit-III in Kerela by Tourism Ministry of India?
(a) 85.23 Crore
(b) 84.23 Crore
(c) 83.23 Crore
(d) 82.23 Crore
Answer :(a)
Related facts
- On 14th January 2019, Union Minister of State for Tourism Shri K J Alphons announced that the Ministry of Tourism sanctioned projects worth Rs 85.23 crore for the development of Spiritual Circuit III for Kerala under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
- The Minister informed that the sites identified under the circuit are spread across all 14 districts of the state and cover 133 religious places.
- Overall, the circuit will cover numerous religious heritage sites across the state like the Cheraman Jumah Masjid (Kodungallooor), Koodalmanikyam temple (Irinjalakkuda), St. Thomas Church (Malayattoor), Thriparayar Sreerama Temple (Thrissur) etc.
- On the extremes, the Circuit covers religious sites all across the state from Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple in the northernmost district of Kasargode to the Madre De Deus Church in Thiruvanathapuram, the southernmost district.
- The scheme aims to provide better experience and facilities to the visitors on one hand and on other hand promoting economic growth.
Links:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=187482
http://www.uniindia.com/~/tourism-ministry-sanctions-spiritual-circuit-of-rs-85-23-cr-in-kerala/India/news/1467751.html