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Prahlad Patel inaugurates ‘Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat'

Prahlad Patel inaugurates ‘Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat'

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel virtually joined Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani on the inauguration of project ‘Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat’ on Thursday.
The project “Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat” sanctioned under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme in March 2017 has been successfully completed with the cost of Rs 45.36 crore.
High quality world class facilities for Parking, Tourism Amenities Centre and Solid Waste Management have been developed under the project.
Mr Patel praised the State Government for the optimum use of the funds released by the Government for creating the facilities of international standards.
The Minister further assured the State Government for every cooperation and support required from the Ministry of Tourism under tourism sector.
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations.
The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points (Road, Rail and Water Transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information/ Interpretation Centers, ATM/ Money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets, cloak room, waiting rooms, first aid centers, craft bazars /haats/ souvenir shops/ cafeteria, rain shelters, Telecom facilities, internet connectivity etc.
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