GUWAHATI: Decks have been cleared on Friday to unlock a brand new chapter within the riverine tourism sector in Assam with a “riverine-based religious tourism circuit” that proposes to attach seven historic religious locations on the banks of Brahmaputra river.
An MoU was signed right here on Friday amongst Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Sagarmala Development Corporation Limited (SDCL), Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) and Department of Inland Waterways Transport (DIWT) of the state authorities within the presence of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union ports, delivery and waterways and Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The MoU will facilitate fashionable ferry service on a “hop-on, hop-off” foundation among the many seven historic religious websites round Guwahati. The ready lounge on the ferry terminal shall be a contemporary facility offering snug atmosphere for the passengers.
The mission, executed by way of a particular function car (SPV), is more likely to be accomplished with an funding of Rs 45 crore and shall be accomplished inside 12 months.
SDCL and IWAI will collectively contribute 55% of the mission value whereas the remaining shall be offered by ATDC. The DIWT has consented to offer the utilization of ghats close to the temples freed from value for the mission.
Speaking on the event, Sonowal mentioned, “The development of the riverine-based tourism circuit is a huge shot in the arm for the tourism sector in Assam. I am happy that with the support of the government of Assam, the IWAI and SDCL will work in tandem with ATDC and IWT to execute this project swiftly and unveil a new chapter of riverine tourism sector in Assam.”
Sarma mentioned, “Today’s signing ceremony is going to usher in a new chapter of tourism in the state. I am happy to be present at this historic event. I convey my deep gratitude to the departments for this initiative. Religious tourism will get a boost as the tourists will enjoy the rich spiritual heritage of Guwahati via this wonderful riverine circuit.”
Stating that vacationers to Guwahati are normally clueless about locations to go to (with the Kamakhya Temple being an exception), Sarma mentioned the riverine tourism circuit would assist the guests embody as many as seven religious shrines of historic significance of their itinerary.
Stating that riverine tourism gives a one-of-its-kind expertise, Sarma exuded confidence the circuit would show useful in projecting Guwahati as a high tourism vacation spot within the nation.
Referring to the tourism sector as a significant supplier of employment and self-employment alternatives, Sarma mentioned the Assam authorities has been taking quite a few steps for the expansion and rise of the tourism trade.
An MoU was signed right here on Friday amongst Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Sagarmala Development Corporation Limited (SDCL), Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) and Department of Inland Waterways Transport (DIWT) of the state authorities within the presence of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union ports, delivery and waterways and Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The MoU will facilitate fashionable ferry service on a “hop-on, hop-off” foundation among the many seven historic religious websites round Guwahati. The ready lounge on the ferry terminal shall be a contemporary facility offering snug atmosphere for the passengers.
The mission, executed by way of a particular function car (SPV), is more likely to be accomplished with an funding of Rs 45 crore and shall be accomplished inside 12 months.
SDCL and IWAI will collectively contribute 55% of the mission value whereas the remaining shall be offered by ATDC. The DIWT has consented to offer the utilization of ghats close to the temples freed from value for the mission.
Speaking on the event, Sonowal mentioned, “The development of the riverine-based tourism circuit is a huge shot in the arm for the tourism sector in Assam. I am happy that with the support of the government of Assam, the IWAI and SDCL will work in tandem with ATDC and IWT to execute this project swiftly and unveil a new chapter of riverine tourism sector in Assam.”
Sarma mentioned, “Today’s signing ceremony is going to usher in a new chapter of tourism in the state. I am happy to be present at this historic event. I convey my deep gratitude to the departments for this initiative. Religious tourism will get a boost as the tourists will enjoy the rich spiritual heritage of Guwahati via this wonderful riverine circuit.”
Stating that vacationers to Guwahati are normally clueless about locations to go to (with the Kamakhya Temple being an exception), Sarma mentioned the riverine tourism circuit would assist the guests embody as many as seven religious shrines of historic significance of their itinerary.
Stating that riverine tourism gives a one-of-its-kind expertise, Sarma exuded confidence the circuit would show useful in projecting Guwahati as a high tourism vacation spot within the nation.
Referring to the tourism sector as a significant supplier of employment and self-employment alternatives, Sarma mentioned the Assam authorities has been taking quite a few steps for the expansion and rise of the tourism trade.
