New Delhi, Aug 28 (KNN) The Tourism Minister of Mizoram, John Rotluangliana, met the Union Tourism Minister, Mahesh Sharma, to seek central assistance for development of tourism in the state of Mizoram.

Sharma informed that Mizoram is included in the mega project of the North East Circuit under the scheme of Swadesh Darshan.

Mizoram has submitted proposals for two tourism projects - integrated development of Eco Tourism, Adventure Sports and Wellness at Serlui B Lake surroundings; and integrated development of Eco Tourism at Thanzawal under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism.

Rotluangliana requested Sharma to release some outstanding funds for the projects started under the scheme of PIDDC.

Sharma assured that the demands of the state government will be examined and all possible assistance will be extended to help the state of Mizoram for development of tourism. (KNN Bureau)