DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL CIRCUIT IN KERALA

About:

• The project has been sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
  
  
• It focuses on development of water based thematic cruise experiences in and around Valapattanam and Kuppam Rivers of Kannur District.
  
  
• The three thematic cruises developed under the project are:
  1. Malabari Cuisine and Culinary Cruise in Valapattanam River (Muthappan Cruise).
     
     
  2. yyam Cruise in Valapattanam River.
     
     
  3. Mangrove Cruise in Kuppam River.
     
     
  
  
  
• Under it, funds have been sanctioned for development of basic infrastructure facilities like Passenger Terminals, Boat Terminals, Wi-Fi facilities, Restaurants, Bio-Toilets etc.
  
  

Swadesh Darshan Scheme:

• Ministry-in-charge: Union Ministry of Tourism.
  
  
• Objective: Development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritised manner.
  
  
• Strategy: Under this, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State/UT’s for various tourism projects.
  
  
• Implementation status: The scheme was launched in 2014 -15 and as on date the Ministry has sanctioned 70 projects for Rs.5700 Crore to 29 States/UTs under the Scheme.