Heritage Circuit under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in MP and Uttarakhand
Q. Which of the following state/s has/have been selected for approval of projects for development of Heritage Circuit under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand- Published on 09 Sep 16a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 2
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 2, 3
- The Heritage Circuit in state of Madhya Pradesh, covers Gwalior- Orchha- Khajuraho-Chanderi-Bhimbetka-Mandu with total project cost of approximately Rs. 100.00 Crore.
- The project envisages world class infrastructural development of the sites which includes developing a Theme Park and Convention centre in Khajuraho, Sound and Light Show in Mandu. Site Illumination, Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centres and parking area are other intervention proposed in the circuit.
- The Heritage Circuit in Uttarakhand is on developing Tourism Infrastructure in Jageshwar-Devidhura-Katarmal-Baijnath sites with total project cost of approximately Rs.83 Crore.
- The highlights of project in Uttarakhand are development of Eco Log Huts, Sound and Light Show and Upgradation of Temple Pathways.