Question : SAGARMALA



(a) whether uninhabitated islands across the country are proposed to be developed for tourism, film making, entertainment activities etc. under the Sagarmala Project;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the framework laid down for developing these islands;

(c) whether the Government has taken any step to start work on these projects and if so, the details thereof and the progress made so far; and

(d) the expenditure likely to be incurred for developing these and the manner in which the funds will be arranged?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)to(d): The holistic development of uninhabitated islands across the country including for tourism is a component of the Sagarmala project. The National Perspective Plan will incorporate the details of their development of uninhabitated islands.