(a) the number of tourism schemes of various States lying pending with the Union Government for approval, particularly of Uttranchal;
(b) since when these schemes are pending with the Union Government, State- wise; and
(c) by when these schemes are likely to be cleared?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)(SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a), (b) and (c): The Ministry of Tourism assists project proposals of the State Governments/UT Administrations for Central Financial Assistance, in consultation with them based on the inter-se priority, merit and availability of funds in a particular financial year, as well as provision of detailed project report, detailed cost estimates, land availability etc.