Puducherry CM seeks funds for tourism promotion

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Making a petition for tourism promotion in the Union Territory of Puducherry with more Central assistance, Chief Minister of Puducherry N. Rangasamy has sought funds for creating a water aerodrome for seaplane operations besides introducing cruise and chopper services.

In a virtual interaction with Chief Ministers/Finance Ministers chaired by the Union Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman, Mr. Rangasamy also asked for assistance for development of airport and port infrastructure and creating a film city.

Mr. Rangasamy wanted Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for operators of helicopter operations in the initial period. A proposal to set up auditoriums / convention centre / amphitheatres for cultural performances/MICE activities has been made as well.

Regarding setting up a film city, theme park and cruise terminals on a 100-acre site along Manapet beach, Mr.Rangasamy sought the Central Government’s assistance in identifying and designating suitable agencies for carrying out the scheme in PPP mode.

On the IT/ITES front, the Chief Minister asked for assistance to develop multi-storeyed infrastructure in industrial estates for start-ups to launch operations on a plug-and-play basis.

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