(a) whether the Government have any proposal to improve tourism infrastructure in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether any funds have been allocated for 2002-03 and earmarked for the remaining years of Tenth Plan; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) and (b): Yes, Sir. The Department of Tourism, Government of India grants financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations every year for the development of infrastructure in the country in consultation with them. The proposals for financial year 2002-03 are yet to be finalised.
(c) and (d): The Planning Commission has approved an allocation of Rs.225.00 crores for the Annual Plan 2002-03 and also an amount of Rs.2900 crores for the 10th Five Year Plan for the Department of Tourism for development of infrastructure and promotion of tourism in the country.