(a) whether the Government have chalked out any comprehensive action plan to
construct Yatri Niwas in the country particularly in Rajasthan for 2001-2002;
(b) if so, the details of projects prioritised in consultation with the State
Government/UTs, location-wise; and
(c) the financial assistance allocated for such projects, State-wise?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a): Development of tourist infrastructure is primarily undertaken by the State
Governments/UT Administrations. Department of Tourism, Government of India,
however, provides financial assistance for tourism projects including construction of
Yatri Niwases prioritized in consultation with them every year. Prioritization of projects
starts in the 1st quarter of each financial year for that year.
(b) & (c): Does not arise