Development of Tourism in Karnataka

The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a Mega Project for ‘Development of Tourism Infrastructure at Hampi World Heritage Site in Karnataka’. So far the Ministry has released Rs.26.27 crore.

The State Government of Karnataka has submitted another proposal for Development of Tourism Infrastructure at the World Heritage Site Pattadakal and Badami/Aihole in Bagalkot District in Karnataka as Mega Circuit Project for grant of Central Financial Assistance. The project has not been sanctioned due to non-submission of Utilization Certificates by the State Government of Karnataka for CFA sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism during the 10th & 11th Five Year Plan periods (upto 2010-11).

Development and promotion of various tourism destinations & products, is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for tourism projects identified in consultation with them, subject to availability of funds, inter-se-priority and adherence to the Scheme Guidelines.

This information was given by the Union Minister for Tourism Shri K. Chiranjeevi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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