Kerala has received the Centre's approval for projects worth around Rs 91 crore to improve tourist amenities in 147 centres of different faiths across the state.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has endorsed the proposal submitted by the state government, as part of the Tourism Infrastructure Development plan.

Noting that pilgrim tourism was a priority area for the state, Tourism and Devaswom minister, Kadkampally Surendran said a detailed project report on the scheme would be submitted to the Centre soon.