Union minister for tourism, culture, and development of the northeastern region, G Kishan Reddy dedicated four tourism projects under the Swadesh Darshan scheme to nation in Puducherry on Tuesday.
The minister added that the government of Puducherry should also look into a capacity building program for creating employment in the hospitality industry to meet the growing demand in the sector. “We all must work together for making Puducherry and India the most favoured Tourist Destination.”
The inaugurated projects include the renovation of Aayi Mandapam and dynamic lighting at Bharathi Park at a cost of ₹1.33 crore, the Development of Pilgrim Facilities and Ghat along the sacred river at Sri Gangai Varagha Natheeswarar Temple at Thirukanchi at a cost of ₹5.82 crore, development of Spiritual Park at Thirunallar Karaikal at a cost of ₹7.40 crore and the Development of Eden Beach at Chinna Veerampattinam at a cost of ₹3.51 crore.