Question : NEW MINISTRY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PLACES OF PILGRIMAGE



(a) whether there has been any demand for creating a Ministry of Development of places of pilgrimage in the Country;

(b) if so, whether the Government have considered the demand; and

(c) if so, details, thereof and if not, reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)

(a): The Department of Tourism, Govt. of India has not received any demand to create a Ministry of Development of places of pilgrimage in the country.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Does not arise.