Works on three projects under Central government schemes to shore up tourism in Mysuru was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the virtual mode, along with more than 50 such projects across the country, on Thursday.
While Chamundeswari temple and the precincts at Chamundi Hills will be developed at a cost of ₹45.71 crore under PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme; Tonga Ride Heritage Experience Zone and Ecological Experience Zone will be developed as part of tourism promotion under Swadesh Darshan 2.0. at a cost of nearly ₹23 crore.
The projects are being implemented by the Central Ministry of Tourism, which envisages creation of additional amenities besides promoting green tourism.
