(a) the details of tourism development related projects sanctioned so far in Jharkhand during the last two years along with the details of district-wise funds sanctioned or released with respect to each of the project;
(b) the details of funds spent in this regard during each of the last three years;
(c) whether any proposal pertaining to the State is pending for sanction; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) & (b): Promotion, development of tourism infrastructure and utilisation of funds is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. The Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for projects, that are complete as per existing scheme guidelines and are sanctioned subject to availability of scheme/funds, and utilisation of funds released earlier. Details of projects sanctioned to the Government of Jharkhand in the last three years are given below:
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Sl. No. Name of projects Amount Sanctioned
2012-13
1 Development of Ranchi- Saraikela- Kharshawn- Purbi Singbhum Mega Circuit, Jharkhand 3812.53
2 Development of Ranchi-Saraikela-Kharshawan-Purbi Singbhum Mega Circuit Part-II Jharkhand (Remaining Sites) 1073.18
2013-14
3 Light & Sound (SEL) Show at Kanke Dam, Ranchi, Jharkhand 500.00
Total 5385.71
2014-15 – NIL
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(c) & (d): The Ministry is not in receipt of any proposal from the State Government in the current financial year.
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