Question : COASTAL RELIGIOUS CIRCUIT



(a) whether the Union Government has sanctioned the proposal for development of coastal religious circuit in Karnataka;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the funds sanctioned and released in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SULTAN AHMED)

(a) to (c): Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has sanctioned Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of Rs.123.36 lakh and released Rs.98.69 lakh as first instalment for development of Coastal Religious Circuit on Sringeri-Udupi-Karkala in Karnataka during the financial year 2009-2010.