(a) the details of tourism projects submitted by the Government of Jharkhand during the last
three years and in the current year;and
(b) the action taken by the Government on each of the above projects and the number of such
projects pending with the Government indicating the specific reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE(SMT. AMBIKA SONI)
(a): The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India has sanctioned Rs. 33.14 crore for 13 tourism
projects to Jharkhand during the last three years (2005-06 to 2007-08).In the current year,so
far no project has been sanctioned in Jharkhand.
(b): Development and promotion of tourism is undertaken primarily by the State
Governments/Union Territory Administrations.However,Ministry of Tourism,Government of India,
extends financial assistance to the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for tourism
related projects,which are identified in consultation with them.
Project proposals that are complete in all respect are approved as per guidelines on the basis
of inter-se priority and funds released subject to availability of fund.