(a) whether emphasis is being given to promote hotel industry in the National Capital Region (NCR) ;
(b) whether such promotional measures are also needed in the adjoining States of NCR in view of
the need of the greater emphasis on hospitality industry as there is a scope for such sector to provide
adequate employment opportunity; and
(c) if so, the steps taken thereon ?
THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
TOURISM AND CULTURE (SMT. AMBIKA SONI)
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) and (c): Yes, Sir. Although the construction of hotels is an activity primarily
undertaken by the private sector, the Ministry of Tourism has been in regular touch with
all State Governments for identifying additional hotel sites, allocating land on joint
venture/ revenue sharing basis, creating land banks, adopting single window clearance,
increasing FAR/ FSI in respect of existing hotels and providing incentives and benefits to
augment the accommodation sector in the country.