December 7, 2023
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray’s question during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha on the consideration for inclusion of Gangasagar in either the Swadesh or the PRASAD scheme as part of the coastal or spiritual tourism circuit, respectively

Sir, the Sagar Island situated in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, popularly known as Ganga Sagar is not only having a beautiful sea beach and coastal area, but is also one of the most popular places of pilgrimage in the country from time immemorial. My supplementary question to 48 (c) is: Will the hon. Minister be pleased to consider inclusion of Ganga Sagar under the Darshan or PRASHAD Scheme for the development of the place as spiritual circuit or coastal circuit?