MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) to (c): In consultation with the State Govts./UT Administrations, the Department of Tourism, Govt. of India sanctioned 415 projects for 1999-2000 amounting to Rs.94.60 crores for schemes like Construction of Tourist Complex, Tourist Bungalow, Budget Accommodation,Yatri Niwas, Wayside Amenities, Fairs & Festivals etc. which were complete as per guidelines for grant of Central financial assistance. Department of Tourism has also prioritised 476 projects
during 2000-2001 for an amount of Rs.148.51 crores in consultation with State Governments/UT Administrations. The details of the projects sanctioned during 1999-2000 and prioritised for 2000-2001 are enclosed.
(d) and (e): Implementation of the projects is primarily the responsibility of the State governments/UT Administrations and the Central Govt. reviews the implementation. The maximum period for completion of infrastructure projects is 30 months.
(f) : The Department of Tourism has taken various steps to promote tourism in the country, such as: -
- Creating awareness by way of advertising in print and electronic media and organising seminars/workshop on tourism.
- steps for Human resource Development.
- active marketing and promotion both domestic and overseas and use of Information Technology for professional marketing.
- improvement in infrastructure.
- improvement in product quality etc,
