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Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit

Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit:

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to develop a ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ in Northeast India, connecting seven historic temples along the Brahmaputra River.

  • The initiative aims to boost riverine tourism and strengthen the tourism sector in Assam.
  • It also intends to establish a modern ferry service operating on a ‘Hop-On Hop-Off’ mode, allowing passengers to conveniently explore these spiritual landmarks.
  • To be completed within 12 months
  • Funding will be shared between the Sagarmala Development Corporation Limited (SDCL), Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), and Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC).