Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (I/C) Prahlad Singh Patel monitored the development works undertaken in Manipur under Prashad and Swadesh Darshan schemes. The Minister arrived in Manipur yesterday for a two day visit to the State.<br />'' <br />''The Union Minister also attended inauguration ceremony of Spiritual Circuit under Swadesh Darshan Scheme and the construction/Renovation of Tourism Infrastructure Development around a temple in Imphal today.<br />'' <br />''The Spiritual Circuit consists of five famous temples in Imphal and the project cost is Rs. 53 crore funded by the Ministry of Tourism.<br />'' <br />''The Minister said that Manipur has rich culture, tradition and tourism potentials which are not fully explored.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren along with cabinet ministers, MLAs and other high officials also attended the function.</span><br />