(a) whether the Government proposes to connect the tourist circuit of Kevladev
National Park, Ranthambhor National Park and Sariska Tiger Project;
(b) whether the Government also proposes to declare religious places of Delhi,
Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan as Religious Tourism Circuit;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRYOF TOURISM(SHRI SULTAN AHMED)
(a): Development and promotion of tourism is primarily undertaken by the State
Governments/UTs. However, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial
Assistance (CFA) for tourism destination and circuits including National Parks
and places of religious importance, which are complete as per scheme guidelines
and identified in consultation with the State Government, subject to the
availability of funds.
Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs.2.89 crore for Kevladev National
Park in the 10th Plan and 11th Plan.
(b) to (d): During the 11th Plan Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned the
following amount for tourism projects including places of religious importance in
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan:
(Rs. in Crore)
S.No. Name of the State Amount sanctioned
1. Delhi 61.90
2. Uttar Pradesh 75.11
3. Rajasthan 85.65