Question : MODERNISATION OF ITDC HOTELS



(a) the progress made in modernisation of India Tourism Development Corporation Hotels;

(b) the names of hotels taken up for modernisation and places/stations where these are located (position as on March 31, 2000);

(c) the expenditure incurred so far; and

(d) the probable date of completion?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE

(SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)

(a) to (d): Modernisation/upgradation in hotel industry is an on-going process. The names of hotels taken up for modernisation alongwith their locations are given in Annexure. An Expenditure of Rs.390.54 lacs (provisional) has been incurred till 31.03.2000.