News
Travel
Union Tourism Ministry will meet all possible requirements to facilitate Nabakalebar Rath Yatra: Mahesh Sharma
17 Mar 2015, 03:28 pm
New Delhi, Mar 16 (NITN): The Union Ministry of Tourism is trying to fulfil all requirements to facilitate Nabakalebar Rath Yatra, 2015 and fully promote the event including meeting the demand of Rs 52cr for development of tourist infrastructure in Puri and other places connected with the Yatra.
This information was given by Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma in reply to a starred question in Lok Sabha today.
Replying to a supplementary, Sharma said that he would be visiting Odisha on 20th and 21st March to assess the infrastructure requirements.
The Minister said that the holy city of Puri is included in the new scheme of the Ministry ‘PRASAD’ in which 12 religious and holy cities have been included for development.
Similarly, in the scheme of theme based tourist circuits ‘Swadesh Darshan’, the coastal circuit will benefit the coast of Orissa.
The Budget for 2015-16 has made a special provision for developing Budhist circuits and the sites located in Odisha can also be included in the same, the Minister explained in reply to a supplementary.
More News
- Jalandhar Hosts EgyptAir Roadshow Celebrating Travel, Trade and Cultural Ties
- Indian Travellers Can Now Transit Through France Without a Visa
- Heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026? Why Kissimmee Makes a Smart Stay in Florida
- Heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026? Why Kissimmee Makes a Smart Stay in Florida
- Phones banned! Kedarnath Temple says no to mobiles as Char Dham Yatra begins
- Narendra Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun corridor: How will it reshape the region?
- Travel Insurance for Indians: Why It Matters More Than You Think
- Vaping on Holiday? You May Face Strict Penalties in This Destination
- Couldn't Board Your Train? Indian Railways' New Move Comes to Rescue
- Vande Bharat food horror: Insect found in meal, passenger's X post goes viral
Fuel crisis hits skies: Luf ...
The ongoing conflict in Iran is exerting significant pressure on the global aviation sector, with rising jet fuel prices and supply concerns creating challenges for both airlines and passengers.
Planning to Fly with Your P ...
Etihad Airways has announced a special promotional offer on its Pets Onboard service, making it more accessible for travellers flying with their cats and dogs.
Economy Just Got More Comfy ...
Travelling with Air New Zealand is set to become significantly more comfortable, with the airline introducing its innovative Skycouch — a feature that allows footrests to fold up and convert three Economy seats into a flat surface, giving passengers space to stretch out and relax.