Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme various project launched

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Question: Recently the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Ministry of Tourism has approved projects of Rs. 450 Crore for development of Heritage circuit in which of the following states?
(a)  Madhya Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka
(b)  Madhya Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh
(c)   Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Tamil Nadu
(d)   Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Assam and Bihar
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 7 September 2016 Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Ministry of Tourism has approved projects to the tune of Rs. 450 Crore for development of Heritage circuit in Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Ramayana Circuit in Uttar Pradesh, North East Circuit in Sikkim and Coastal Circuit of Tamil Nadu.
  • The Heritage Circuit in state of Madhya Pradesh, covers Gwalior- Orchha- Khajuraho-Chanderi-Bhimbetka-Mandu with total project cost of approximately Rs. 100.00 Crore.
  • The project envisages world class infrastructural development of the sites which includes developing a Theme Park and Convention centre in Khajuraho, Sound and Light Show in Mandu. Site Illumination, Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centres and parking area are other intervention proposed in the circuit.
  • Coastal circuit in State of Tamil Nadu envisages development Chennai- Mamamallapuram-Rameshwaram-Manpadu–Kanyakumari with total project cost of approximately Rs.100 Crore has been approved.
  • Ramayana Circuit in State of Uttar Pradesh envisages development of two destinations viz. Chitrakoot and Shringverpur.
  • The Project cost for this circuit is approximately Rs.70 Crore for development of Parikrama marg, food Plaza, Laser Show, Foot Over Bridge connecting MP and UP part of Chitrakoot.
  • Ramayana Circuit in Uttar Pradesh also includes Ayodhya for which the State Tourism Department of Uttar Pradesh is preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) .
  • North East circuit in State of Sikkim with approximate project cost of Rs.95.50 Crore includes development of eco log huts, cultural centre, and paragliding centre, and craft bazaar, base camp for mountaineering and meditation hall.

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