Punjab to spend Rs 99 crore for beautification of historical cities to boost tourism

Chandigarh, April 10: Tourism sector in Punjab has been facing a tough time due to lack of proper infrastructure. Therefore in a bid to bring a massive boost and prosperous in the tourism sector, the Punjab government has prepared a plan worth Rs. 99 crore. The funds will be utilized in the beautification of the historical cities and ensuring adequate facilities for the tourists as well as devotees.

 

Notably, the Detailed Project Reports (DPR) worth Rs. 99 crore prepared by the Punjab Government with regard to the beautification of the historical cities and ensuring adequate facilities for the tourists as well as devotees.

An official spokesman said that due to the untiring efforts of State Tourism Minister Navjot Sidhu, the Union Government had approved the project for the religious and historical cities of Punjab. Divulging more, the spokesman said that the Punjab Government prepared the Detailed Project Reports regarding the project and presented them for the first time in the mission directorate meeting for approval. These reports have been given in-principle approval by the Union Ministry with partial modifications.

With the in principle to these projects the religious cities of Punjab namely Sri Anandpur Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib and Sri Chamkaur Sahib, Hussainiwala and Khatkar Kalan (Connected with Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh), Saragarhi Memorial at Ferozepur, Jallianwala Bagh at Amritsar and Kalanaur (where Mughal Emperor Akbar was coronated) would undergo the transformation.