Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned the project “Development of Rural Circuit: Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project’ in Kerala for Rs. 80 Crores.
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:
Malabari Cuisine and Culinary Cruise in Valapattanam River (Muthappan Cruise).
yyam Cruise in Valapattanam River.
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.
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