Question: Recently two important North East Circuits under ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’ of Central Tourism Ministry were inaugurated in which of the following state?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Tripura
(c) Assam
(d) Meghalaya
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 15th November 2018 two important projects “Development of North East Circuits: Bhalukpong- Bomdila – Tawang Project & Nafra- Seppa- Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys- Sangdupota- New Sagalee- Ziro- Yomcha Project ” under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India were inaugurated at PTSO Lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
- These projects were jointly inaugurated by the Union Minister of State (IC) Tourism, Shri K.J. Alphons and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh,Shri Pema Khandu.
- In year 2017, Foreign Tourist Arrivals registered a growth of 16.7% over 2016 in North- Eastern region while the Domestic Tourist Visits registered impressive double digit growth of 22.8% over 2016.
- The facilities developed under this project includes Helipad, Wayside amenities, trekking trails, Rafting Centre, Log Huts, craft bazaar, Eco Park, Tourist facilitation centres, parking, multipurpose Hall, festival ground etc.
- About Swadesh Darshan Scheme:
- Swadesh Darshan is a central-sector scheme of the Ministry of Tourism (Government of India) launched in 2014-15 for development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritized manner.
- This scheme is envisioned to synergies with other Government of India schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India etc. with the idea of positioning the tourism sector as a major engine for job creation, driving force for economic growth, building synergy with various sectors to enable tourism to realize its potential.
- The Ministry has sanctioned 73 projects worth projects for Rs. 5873.99 Crore to 30 States and UTs.
- Tourism in North-Eastern Region:
- Development of Tourism in North Eastern Region is prime area of focus for the Ministry of Tourism because of regions diversity, tourism products and its rich culture.
- The Ministry has sanctioned 16 projects for Rs. 1349.04 crores covering all North Eastern States under its schemes of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD.
- The Ministry organizes International Travel Mart every year in one of the North eastern state with an objective of providing platform to North Eastern States to showcase their tourism potential to perspective international and domestic buyers and opportunity to interact with them.
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