Published on : Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The Union Minister of State(MoS) for Tourism Alphons Kannanthanam said that the temples in Kerala belonging to different faiths were selected from all the 14 districts.
The destinations were chosen after considering their historic, cultural and religious significance. This is the sixth project to be sanctioned for the state under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. Under this, annadana mandapam, community hall, multipurpose hall, toilets, cafeteria, parking space, landscaping, pathways, illumination of the campus and signage will be ensured at the destinations.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Sree Padmanabhaswami temple here on Monday at 7.20 p.m. He will dedicate the amenities developed at the temple as part of the Swadesh Darshan scheme, with 95 per cent of the project works completed.
The Indian Tourism Ministry has sanctioned a total of Rs 550 crore to Kerala under the Swadesh Darshan and Prasad schemes. There are six projects under Swadesh Darshan and one under the Prasad scheme, with Rs 175 crore sanctioned so far.
The Union Minister of State(MoS) for Tourism Alphons Kannanthanam said the state government cannot blame the floods for non-implementation of the Rs 99.99 crore project for Sabarimala, Erumeli and Pampa under the Swadesh Darshan project.
The first installment was sanctioned two years ago. The state is yet to submit details of utilising the first installment. The second installment can be sanctioned only after receiving it.
India has set a target of 40 million tourists annually by 2026. Kannathanam said he wanted to see Kerala improving its position as a must-visit destination.
The Tourism Ministry and myself are using every opportunity to convince tourists Kerala’s tourism sector is back to normal well and truly.
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