Centre Approves Rs 93.94 Crore Tourism Project in Punjab
What happened
The Centre granted in-principle approval for a project to transform Maharaja Ajj Sarovar in Kharar, Punjab, into a religious tourism destination. The proposed makeover includes an investment of Rs 93.94 crore. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced this clearance during a meeting in New Delhi, following final approval by a high-level steering committee on September 15.
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Why it matters
The project is approved under the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan scheme, with funds to be released to the Punjab Government after formal sanction. The Punjab Tourism Department will oversee the redevelopment work, which aims to boost religious tourism in the region.
Government officials in New Delhi are currently reviewing policy involving the Union Tourism Ministry.
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Who's involved
- Gajendra Singh ShekhawatUnion Tourism Minister who announced the project clearance
- PunjabState where the historic water body is located and will be redeveloped
- IndiaCountry where the project is located and funded by the Centre
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The regional tourism sector in Punjab could see increased demand and revenue from the Centre's investment.
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Government officials based in New Delhi are reviewing policy, involving the Union health ministry.Also in this story
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which is part of the Government of India, held a review meeting in New Delhi on July 17, 2026.
- CEA issued advisory from New Delhi.
- A government policy rollout has begun, taking place while the company KMS is operational.
The entities involved
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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Indian politician
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New Delhi
capital city of India
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