(a) whether the Government has sanctioned funds for the development of the Majuli Island in Assam as a heritage and Eco-Tourism destination during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise;
(c) whether the Government has allocated any funds to the Government of Assam for development of other tourist places of Assam to attract tourists during the said period; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)
(a) to (d): Yes, Madam. The details of projects sanctioned by Ministry of Tourism to Assam including, Majuli Island, during last three years are as under:
<pre> (Amt. in Rs. crore)
Sl. No. Scheme Name of the Project Amt. Sanctioned
1 Swadesh Darshan
2015-16 Development of Wildlife Circuit: Manas– Probitora– Nameri– Kaziranga– Dibru– Saikhowa 95.67
2 Heritage Circuit
2016-17 Development of Heritage Circuit: Tezpur– Majuli– Sibsagar 98.35
3. PRASHAD
2015-16 Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati 33.98
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