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Q. Consider the following statements about the "PRASAD" scheme:
  1. It focuses on the development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations
  2. Under the Scheme, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State Governments for promoting tourism
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Both are correct statements
Thirteen sites have been identified for development, namely: Amritsar, Ajmer, Dwaraka, Mathura, Varanasi, Gaya, Puri, Amaravati, Kanchipuram, Vellankanni, Kedarnath, Kamakhya and Patna. The ‘PRASAD’ scheme focuses on development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, for various tourism projects.

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