Sops galore to boost religious tourism in MP

OUT of the multiple projects launched under the Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually from Srinagar on Thursday, four projects worth ₹118.72 crore pertained to Gwalior, Chitrakoot, Amarkantak and Datia in Madhya Pradesh.

- ANURAAG SINGH

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav joined the program from Hindu pilgrimage town Chitrakoot in Satna district in Vindhya region. Ahead of the Election Commission of India (ECI) declaring the schedule of the Lok Sabha polls, the MP CM also announced a slew of development works to harness the religious tourism potential of Hindu pilgrimages in the state.

"Riverside Ghats, including Bharat Ghat, Vishram Ghat and Raghav Prayag Ghat in Chitrakoot will be developed and rejuvenated at 27 crore cost. This will not only further boost the religious tourism potential of the religious town Chitrakoot, but also benefit the 200 Kewat (boatmen) families residing in Chitrakoot,” Yadav said.