|
|
|
Rs 1,400 cr tourism projects approved for NE in 5 years
|
|
|
|
Top Stories |
|
|
|
|
SME Times News Bureau | 16 Jul, 2019
The Union Tourism Ministry had
sanctioned Rs 1,400 crore projects in the eight northeastern states
under the Swadesh Darshan scheme in the past five years, said Pratima
Bhowmik, a Tripura MP, on Tuesday quoting Union Tourism Minister Prahlad
Singh Patel.
Replying to a question by Bhowmik in the Lok Sabha
on Monday, the Tourism Minister said his Ministry had taken several
steps to boost tourism in the northeastern states.
Patel said
under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, which promotes development of
theme-based tourist circuits, 16 projects were sanctioned during the
past five years. Of the Rs 1,400 crore, Rs 896 crore was released, he
added.
Of this, two projects each are for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.
The
projects included heritage development of Tezpur-Majuli-Sibsagar in
Assam, wildlife tourism in Assam (development of
Manas-Probitora-Nameri-Kaziranga-Dibru-Saikhowa), eco-tourism in Mizoram
(development of
Aizawl-Rawpuichhip-Khawhphawp-Lengpui-Durtlang-Chatlang-Sakawrhmuituaitlang-Muthee-Beratlawng-Tuirial
air field-Hmuifang), tribal affairs (two projects) in Nagaland,
(development of Mokokchung-Tuensang-Mon and Peren-Kohima-Wokha), and
spiritual tourism in Manipur (development of Shri Govindajee Temple,
Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple-Shri Gopinath Temple-Shri Bungshibodon
Temple-Shri Kaina Temple).
Patel said the Union Home Ministry
(MHA) had declared Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim
as partly protected area and partly restricted area.
"The MHA
(Foreigners Division) on September 14, 2018 relaxed the restricted area
permit (RAP) and the protected area permit (PAP) for Manipur, Mizoram
and Nagaland up to December 2022," he said.
Patel also said his
Ministry had allowed relaxations to tour operators and travel agents of
the region in the form of paid-up capital, educational qualifications,
foreign exchange earnings turnover when they apply for recognition and
renewal of their agencies.
The Tourism Ministry under the
Marketing Development Assistance Scheme provides financial assistance to
approved stakeholders and state tourism departments for undertaking
tourism promotion activities in overseas markets, including
sales-cum-study tours, participation in travel fairs and exhibitions and
production of publicity material.
The Tourism Ministry also
organises International Travel Mart (ITM) every year in one of the
northeastern states to provide platform to them to showcase their
potential to global and domestic players. The seventh edition of ITM was
held in November 2018 in Tripura's capital Agartala.
Every year
lakhs of foreign and domestic tourists visit the region, known for its
greenery, wildlife, heritage sites, eco-friendly environment besides
rich traditions and culture.
According to a separate official
release, the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Ministry has
undertaken a separate scheme to promote the concept of "homestay" in the
region.
"The homestay scheme was successful in Sikkim and
Meghalaya. Such exclusive and personalised approach not only increases
tourist inflow, but also generates new avenues of livelihood for local
youth and families," DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh said.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customs Exchange Rates |
Currency |
Import |
Export |
US Dollar
|
66.20
|
64.50 |
UK Pound
|
87.50
|
84.65 |
Euro
|
78.25
|
75.65 |
Japanese
Yen |
58.85 |
56.85 |
As on 13 Aug, 2022 |
|
|
Daily Poll |
|
|
PM Modi's recent US visit to redefine India-US bilateral relations |
|
|
|
|
|
Commented Stories |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|