The Punjab Government on Saturday sought funds from the Centre for tourism projects of the State which have a national importance.
“The Union Government must own the responsibility to fund the tourism products of Punjab which are of national importance. We would soon urge the GOI to release money for such project so as to give new impetus to the tourism industry in the state of punjab.” Sohan Singh Thandal, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Punjab said.
The Minister was presiding over a high level meeting with the senior officers of the Tourism Department to finalize the agenda which is to be discussed with Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism, Government of India.
It was decided during the meeting that the Central Government would be requested to release funds for Museum Project Ram Bagh, Amritsar, release money to meet the shortfall and balance money for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Museum Khatkarkalan, Nawanshahar.
The Union Minister would also be requested to clear proposal for setting up a food craft Institute of India at Mithran, Kapurthala, Setting up an Institute for Culture Promotion (Music Dance Theatre etc.) at Boothgarh, Mohali and funds for the setting up of Guru Ravidass Memorial at Khuralgarh. District Hoshiarpur.
Thandal also announced in the meeting that the Tourism Department of the state would impart high quality Guide Training through its agencies so that the tourists are well attended on their arrival to any place in the State.