New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- A parliamentary panel has expressed its dismay over the slow progress of projects under the Ministry of Tourism's Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and Swadesh Darshan schemes in 2014-15.
In PRASHAD scheme, out of 45 sanctioned projects, only 20 have been completed, indicating a significant delay, said the panel in a report tabled in Parliament.
The schemes were launched for developing infrastructure at tourist destinations, including religious sites, across the country.
"There are a total of 45 sanctioned projects under this PRASHAD scheme out of which only 20 have been completed. Nine projects under this Scheme are still pending completion with only upto 60 per cent progre...