Tourism Ministry sanctions Rs 380 cr for development of Tribal circuits
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The Ministry of Tourism, under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, has identified tribal circuit as one of the fifteen thematic circuits for development of tourism infrastructure in the country with the objective of showcasing tribal culture, art, handicrafts and providing livelihood and enhances employment opportunities for tribal populations in the country.
Since 2015, the Ministry has sanctioned Rs 380 crore for the development of Tribal Circuit Peren- Kohima- Wokha, Nagaland; Tribal Circuit Peren- Kohima- Wokha, Nagaland; Mulugu-Laknavaram-Medavaram-Tadvai- Damaravi –Mallur – Bogatha Waterfalls as Tribal Circuit in Telangana and Tribal circuit (Mokokchung–Tuensang-Mon) in Nagaland.
The information was given by Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha yesterday.