(a) whether the Government proposes to develop certain locations/cities in the country as tourist spots;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the locations/cities developed as tourist spots so far and proposed to be developed in the country, State-wise including Madhya Pradesh?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)
(a) to (c): Development of tourist spots/Pilgrimage Centres is the responsibility of the respective State Governments/Union Territories. Ministry of Tourism, under the schemes viz., Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and “Integrated Development of Theme Based Tourist Circuit in the Country, Swadesh Darshan (SD)" provides Central Financial Assistance for infrastructure development and beautification tourist spots on receipt of suitable DPRs submitted by State Governments/Union Territories, subject to availability of funds, liquidation of pending utilisation certificate against the fund released earlier and adherence to the relevant scheme guidelines.
The detail of the projects sanctioned under these scheme including Madhya Pradesh is annexed.
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