The Centre has granted a Rs 50-crore package for the development of a tourist circuit covering important spots in East Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan and Ranchi districts. The Union tourism minister, Subodh Kant Sahay, made this announcement during a conference on "Jharkhand: A rediscovered tourist paradise" here on Saturday.
"Initially, the ministry decided to give around Rs 39 crore but keeping in mind the tourism potential of the state, we decided to increase the allocation to around Rs 50 crore," said Sahay.
State industry secretary, A P Singh, and the director general of tourism, Usha Sharma, were also present. Sahay took the opportunity to criticise the state government for its failure to promote tourism in big way. "Jharkhand has everything to make it a popular tourist destination, but the state government has never tried to develop it. The state has also failed to realize that tourism helps in generating employment," the minister added.
The state tourism secretary, Neelima Kerketta, said the department will identify around 30-35 locations in three districts and develop them. "We will select the spots and develop the infrastructure that will make the stay of tourists pleasant and memorable," said Kerketta.
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