Question 4306

In which Indian state has The Union Government sanctioned RS. 98.35 Cr for the development of a Heritage Circuit?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Assam Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 98.35 crore for a Heritage Circuit in Assam under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. This amount has been sanctioned for development of the Tezpur, Majuli and Sivasagar circuit under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. The first instalment of Rs 19.67 crore against the sanctioned amount was released by the Centre on March 31, 2017. The scheme also includes development of a composite tourist infrastructure in Majuli comprising a centre near Kamalabari ghat, log huts, watch towers, cafeteria, elevated walkway, solar illumination, landscaping, etc.