<span style="color: #222222;">Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel today virtually inaugurated Tourist Facilitation Centre at Guruvayur, Kerala under PRASHAD Scheme. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Patel praised the state government for the optimum use of the funds released by the Government for creating the facilities of international standards. He further assured the state government for every cooperation and support required from the Ministry of Tourism.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The PRASHAD scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. The scheme is aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points, last mile connectivity, basic facilities like information centers, eco-friendly modes of transport, area lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, drinking water, toilets, cloak room and waiting rooms.</span><br />