to the reply given to Unstarred
Question No.4264 on 18th May, 2006 regarding development of Chilka Lake
and state :
(a) The amount out of Rs.389.05 lakh spent on the development of tourist
destination near Chilka Lake in 2005-06 ;
(b) Whether any fresh allotment of funds has been made for the same purpose
during 2006-07; and
(c) If so, the details thereof ?
THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE(SMT. AMBIKA SONI)
(a) : An amount of Rs.389.05 lakh was sanctioned for development of Chilka Lake in
the month of March 2006.
Implementation of projects is the responsibility of the State Government.Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India monitors the progress of the projects from time to time.
The balance fund for a project is released only on receipt of completion/utilization certificate
in respect of the installment released earlier for it.
(b) and (c): No, Sir.