GUWAHATI: The Central government has approved around ₹191 crore for the development of Assam’s two tourist sites, including the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati, and the Rang Ghar in Sivasagar.
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This grant to the State has been provided under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme.
Of the sanctioned amount, ₹97.12 crore will be allocated for enhancing the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, while ₹94.76 crore has been earmarked for the beautification of Rang Ghar, one of India’s oldest surviving amphitheatres and an everlasting symbol of Assam’s cultural heritage.
“Heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving close to ₹200 crore to develop Assam’s two iconic tourist sites—Rang Ghar and State Zoo—under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment,” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on X.
This investment is expected to elevate both sites to global standards, attracting more tourists and promoting Assam as a key destination for cultural and ecological tourism.