Amritsar and Kapurthala have been included in 30 cities of historical and religious tourism importance.
These two cities of Punjab have been included in the 30 cities of historical and religious tourism importance of 15 states of the country selected under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
Earlier, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Firozpur, Khatkar Kalan, Patiala, and Kalanaur were selected in this scheme in the year 2018-19.
Swadesh Darshan Scheme aims to make the visit of tourists pleasant and memorable by providing better infrastructure facilities in cities of historical and religious importance.
Under this scheme, the government will spend 70 crores of rupees on development works in Amritsar and Kapurthala cities of Punjab.
Under this, the government’s effort is to make the tourists stay in these cities for a long time and get detailed information about the historical and cultural heritage.
Certainly, this step will boost the tourism industry in these cities.
