Karnataka and Center differ on Swades and Prasad tourism schemes

Saturday, October 30, 2021

The state and central governments looks “differed” on the reasons behind Karnataka missing out on funding under the Swades and Prasad tourism schemes.

While the Center has claimed that Karnataka “failed” to furnish a proper outline of their circuits under Prasad (religious tourism) and Swades (local tourism), the state government has protested to thisvaluation and said that thereis a “technical” issue behind the proposals.

Central tourism minister G Kishan Reddy said, “Karnataka failed to provide the details of their proposal with regard to the Prasad and Swades schemes which resulted in the state not receiving funds for tourism development. However, I will revisit the previous proposals today itself and ensure that it will get funding under these schemes.”

However, Karnataka tourism minister Anand Singh said that it is indeed disappointing that the Union government said that Karnataka failed to deliver the proper details.

“Karnataka had already submitted the details under Prasad scheme for approval from the Centre. However, it was turned down on account of technicalities. We will once again provide the detailed proposal for the scheme from the state,” said Singh.

Tourism officials said that Karnataka had provided the Chamundi Hills route for the purpose under Prasad scheme.

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