(a) whether there has been decline in tourism growth in Gujarat during the last one year;
(b) if so, whether the Government have formulated any scheme for promotion of tourism in the
State after the Earthquake in January, 2001;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(a) the measures taken/proposed to be taken to promote domestic/ international tourism in the
State?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE ( SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b) and (c): State Government has announced rehabilitation scheme for tourism units affected
due to earthquake. The State Government has also announced schemes of financial assistance to
the tourism units and heritage hotels located in Seismic Zone 4 and 5.
(d): Greater public awareness is being created by the State Government through
publicity for attracting tourists to Gujarat and especially to the Kutch - an emerging tourist
destination of Gujarat.