(a) whether the Government is considering to set up special tourist zones/exclusive tourism zones in the country in partnership with the State Governments;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
(c) the places identified along with the funds earmarked for the purpose during the last three years, State/UT-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)
(a) to (c): Pursuant to Budget announcements of 2017-18 the Ministry of Tourism has initiated action on formulation of scheme guidelines for development of five Special Tourism Zones in the country. A consultation meeting in this regard was held with the stakeholders which included central Ministries/Departments State Governments/UT Administrations and Private sector in September 2017.
Entire country is covered under this scheme and in the draft scheme guidelines it is proposed that the scheme will work on challenge mode.
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