Maharashtra Government Announces Initiatives to Mark PM Narendra Modi's 75th Birthday

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The Maharashtra Government has announced two initiatives to mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first initiative involves the development of NaMo Gardens across all municipal councils and nagar panchayats in the state, while the second initiative is a tourism skill development program, along with new information centers at heritage sites. The government has sanctioned Rs 394 crore for the NaMo Gardens project, with each of the 394 civic bodies receiving Rs 1 crore. The gardens are expected to be completed within a year and will be named after the Prime Minister.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maharashtra Government has sanctioned Rs 394 crore for the NaMo Gardens project, with each of the 394 civic bodies receiving Rs 1 crore.
  • The gardens will be completed within a year and will be named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Divisional-level competitions will be held to encourage civic bodies to develop the gardens, with the top three positions in each division receiving additional development funds of Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore, and Rs 1 crore, respectively.
  • The NaMo Tourism Skill Programme will train 7,500 local youths in hospitality and tour guiding, with training providers including the Swami Samarth Maharashtra Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior.
  • Trainees will receive certificates, identity cards, and official licences from the Directorate of Tourism, enabling them to seek employment in the sector.
  • NaMo Tourism Information and Facilitation Centres will be set up at world heritage sites, including Raigad, Pratapgad, Shivneri, and Salher forts, as well as Meghdoot Bungalow in Mumbai.
  • The initiative aims to strengthen the local economy while attracting global tourists, with the goal of making it inclusive, accessible, and design-friendly for women, children, and senior citizens.
  • The Maharashtra Government plans to expand the initiative to 75 tourist destinations across the state.

Statistics:

  • Rs 394 crore has been sanctioned for the NaMo Gardens project.
  • 394 civic bodies across Maharashtra will receive Rs 1 crore each for the development of NaMo Gardens.
  • 7,500 local youths will be trained in hospitality and tour guiding under the NaMo Tourism Skill Programme.
  • Trainees will receive certificates, identity cards, and official licences from the Directorate of Tourism, enabling them to seek employment in the sector.

Sources:

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