(a) whether the Government is emphasizing on improved connectivity to major tourist centres in the country;
(b) if so, whether the Government has prepared any action plan for the purpose;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Planning Commission is supporting this plan; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a), (b) & (c) : The Ministry of Tourism has taken up the matter with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for improving connectivity to major tourist centres in the country.
(d) & (e): The Planning Commission in their Budget 2005-06 of the Ministry of Tourism has allocated Rs.25 crores each for Agra and Varanasi to improve Road connectivity from National Highways and Airports to the World Heritage Sites and for improving the infrastructure at these sites.