(a) whether it is a fact that the Government is considering to develop the banks of Yamuna river as tourism centres;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether it is a fact that the Government is considering to develop the banks of Yamuna river as tourism centres;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) to (c): Development of Tourism is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments and Union Territories, including the Government of NCT of Delhi.
The Government of NCT of Delhi has directed Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation to prepare a plan to develop 5 kms. stretch of the Yamuna River on the upstream of Wazirabad.
No other proposal has been received for development the banks of Yamuna river as tourism centre.
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