The Gujarat government has given in-principle approval for Rs 39 crore 'Seema Darshan' or border tourism project to develop infrastructure facilities at Nadabet, near Suigam, in the border district of Banaskantha.
Chief Minister Vijay Rupani granted the approval at a meeting held on Tuesday to review the project.
The facilities will be developed from T-Junction to Zero Point at Nadabet. "Vijay Rupani today (Tuesday) gave in-principle approval for developing more infrastructure facilities from T-Junction to Zero Point at Nadabet near Suigam to instill patriotism through a unique initiative for border tourism," stated a government press release.
According to the release, the project, which is being developed on the pattern of Wagah Border, will include an exhibition hall and a parade ground with an amphitheatre for 5,000 people.
A proposal will be sent to Union home and tourism ministries, seeking financial assistance.
The first phase of the project, worth Rs 22 crore, was launched in December 2016 and about one lakh tourists have already visited the border area. "Nearly one lakh tourists have already participated in watching the border at Seema Darshan in an atmosphere surcharged with excitement," the release said.
People can watch the border where the Gujarat's seacoast meets the landmass. The project seeks to show how the BSF jawans protect the border round-the-clock.
The project is expected to boost economic activity in the region and also increase visits to adjoining flamingo and wild ass sanctuaries.