Question : DEVELOPMENT OF CHAMUNDI HILLS IN MYSORE



(a) whether any proposal of Government of Karanataka to create facilities like information centre, accommodation, restaurant, trekking and other infrastructure under Revenue Generating Scheme at Chamundi Hills in Mysore is pending with the Union Government for clearance; and

(b) if so, by when the proposal is likely to be given clearance?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM(SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)

(a): The Government of Karnataka had submitted the project proposal for establishment of Passenger Ropeway at Chamundi Hills in Karnataka at a total cost of Rs.1012.50 lakh under Large Revenue Generating scheme. The project proposal was not complete as per guidelines. Hence it was not considered for grant of central financial assistance during 2004-05.

(b): No such proposal has been received for grant of central financial assistance during 2005-06.