PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive)
Launch Date: 9.3.2015
Objective: To beautify, develop and improve amenities of important pilgrimage destinations of the country.
Achievements: 25 pilgrimage sites identified so far for development & beautification
Year-wise:
2014-15 – A total of 4 projects sanctioned for an amount of Rs. 78.56 Crore.
2015-16 – A total of 7 projects sanctioned for an amount of Rs. 205.95 Crore.
2016-17 – A total of 5 projects sanctioned for an amount of Rs. 120.36 Crore.
Swadesh Darshan
Launch Date: January 2015
Objective : Develop circuits having tourist potential in a planned and prioritized manner; Integrated development of infrastructure in the identified theme based circuits; Promote cultural and heritage value of the country; Provide complete tourism experience with varied thematic circuits; Enhancing the tourist attractiveness in a sustainable manner by developing world class infrastructure in the circuit destination; Follow community based development and pro-poor tourism approach; Creating awareness among the local communities about the importance of tourism for them in terms of increased sources of income, improved living standards and overall development of the area. Promote local arts, culture, handicrafts, cuisine etc to generate livelihoods in the identified regions. Harness tourism potential for its directand multiplier effects in employment generation and economic development.
Achievements:
· 2014-15 – A total of 3 projects sanctioned for an amount of Rs. 152.77 Crore.
· 2016-17 – A total of 31 projects sanctioned for an amount of Rs. 2601.76 Crore.
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