Question : ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM



(a) whether the Government are contemplating to give any financial assistance to the newly created States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttaranchal to develop tourism potential; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)


(a) & (b): The Department of Tourism, Government of India grants Central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations every year for identified projects for development of infrastructure and promotion of tourism in the country. The proposals for the year 2002-03 will be finalised in consultation with all the State Governments including Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttaranchal.