(a) whether the Government is aware of beautiful Natural Falls at Kurthalam in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, whether the Government has any plan to develop this place as a tourist site;
(c) if so, whether the Government proposes to develop this site through ITDC; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b) to (d): No project proposal for development of Natural Falls at Kurthalam in Tirunelveli District has been received from the Government of Tamil Nadu by the Ministry of Tourism. However, projects for construction of Tourist Lodge at Courtallam (1993-94) for Rs.39.00 lakhs and National Health Centre at Courtallam(1998-99) for Rs.10.00 lakhs have been sanctioned.