Arunachal CM meets Mahesh Sharma over tourism infra in state

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today met Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma to impress upon the need for development of infrastructure to harness the tourism prospects of the north-eastern state.
Emphasising that Arunachal Pradesh has "great tourism potential" which needs to be harnessed "properly", Khandu, who took oath as the chief minister last month, highlighted various religious places in the state which are to be "developed and promoted" as tourist spots.
Sharma assured him of the ministry's assistance in promoting high-end tourism, preserving the natural beauty and eco-system of the state, an official release said.
Stressing that state can boost tourism through Centre's schemes like North-East circuit and 'Prasad', Sharma said economic air fare packages will also boost the tourism sector of Arunachal Pradesh.