(a) whether the Union Government propose to give tourism the status of an industry in various
States including Rajasthan;
(b) if so, the details of the tourism projects and the assistance provided to State Governments for
the purpose, project-wise; and
(c) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) : Department of Tourism, Government of India from time to time has requested the State
Governments to declare tourism as an industry in the respective States.
(b) : Department of Tourism, Government of India in consultation with the State Governments has sanctioned 1359 projects involving Central financial assistance of Rs.309.43 crores
during first four years of 9th Plan.
(c) : As per the existing guidelines the State Governments/UT Administrations are required to
complete the projects within stipulated period of 30 months.