Ambitious projects started by the Punjab Government to glorify heritage and culture of Sri Amritsar Sahib is all set to attract international tourism, claimed Punjab Tourism Minister Sohan Singh Thandal on Monday.
He said that the Union Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has also contributed a lot to highlight the importance of city internationally by being inducted it into the ‘Heritage City’ Plan.
The special trains announced by the Centre to connect this holy city to the different parts of the country, would also facilitate the pilgrims living across the country for hassle free journey up to this godly place, said Thandal while extending warm gratitude towards positives initiatives taken by the Centre in its maiden rail and general budget.
Thandal said that the Punjab Government has also been executing various projects to glorify the religious as well as cultural heritage of this holy city. “Project for beautification of entrance plaza at Golden Temple is in full swing and would be completed by August 2014 with a cost of Rs 120 crore,” he said.
He added that the Punjab Government has also decided to set up a state-of-the-art War Heroes’ Memorial-cum-Museum at Amritsar on seven acres of land on Amritsar-Attari Road for showcasing supreme sacrifices made by Punjabis while serving in the Armed forces.