<span style="color: #222222;">Union Ministry of Tourism is spending over 84 crore rupees in Jammu and Kashmir to develop Sudhmahadev and Mantalai as one of the best tourist destinations in Udhampur district of Jammu province. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The aim is not only to attract tourists but also boost the local economy. This was stated by BJP National Vice-President & J&K In-Charge Avinash Rai Khanna. He was referring to an official communication received by him from Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Prahlad Singh Patel in this regard.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Mr Khanna said the Union Tourism Ministry, under Swadesh Darshan Scheme, has sanctioned project "Integrated Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai-Sudhmahadev-Patnitop under Himalayan Circuit". </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said Sudhmahadev and Mantalai areas possess beautiful lush green spots which should be developed and brought on the tourism map so that the outside world knows about such hidden nature-gifted places. Mr Khanna expressed hope that the projects will be completed in the shortest period. </span>