Question : PILGRIMAGE DEVELOPMENT BOARD



(a) whether the Government have recently decided to set up a Pilgrimage Development Board (Teerthasthal Vikas Board), separate Tourist Development Fund and a Bharat Paryatan Bhawan as a part of a new strategy;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the said Board will help in the development of pilgrim centres; and

(d) if so, the funds earmarked for the purpose during the current year and the places selected for development, State-wise/location-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE

(SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)

(a),(b),(c)&(d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.