(a) whether the proposal of development of tourism infrastructure in Kemmannugundi, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka under One Time Additional Central Assistance (OTACA) for 2010-11 is pending with Union Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the proposal of estimated cost of Rs.49.45 crores has been sent to Planning Commission for approval; and
(d) if so, the details and present status thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SULTAN AHMED)
(a) to (d): Development and promotion of various tourism destinations &
products is primarily the responsibility of the respective State
Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. However, the Ministry of
Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for tourism projects
identified in consultation with them, subject to availability of funds, inter-se-
priority and adherence to Scheme Guidelines.
No project proposal is pending with the Ministry of Tourism for
development of tourism infrastructure in Kemmannugundi, Chikmagalur
District, Karnataka for one time Additional Central Assistance.
The Ministry of Tourism has also not sent any proposal with estimated
cost of Rs.49.45 crore received from State Government of Karnataka to the
Planning Commission.