Question : DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST COMPLEX



(a)Whether some State Governments have submitted proposal for development of tourist complexes in their States to the Union Government;

(b) If so, the details thereof, State-wise during each of the last three years and current year; and

(c) The funds provided during the last year and proposed to be provided during the current year for development of infrastructure at important tourist centres, State-wise ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE(SMT. AMBIKA SONI)

(a), (b) & (c): Development of Tourism is primarily the responsibility of the State/UT Governments. The Ministry of Tourism extends Central Financial Assistance to States /UTs for development of tourism infrastructure projects which are prioritized in consultation with them. A Statement showing the funds sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism for various tourism projects including tourist complexes in States/UTs during the last three years and the current year is at Annexure..