(a) whether the Government propose to start eco-tourism in Nisarga Vihar, Mumbai; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government propose to start eco-tourism in Nisarga Vihar, Mumbai; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) & (b): Based on the proposal received from the Government of Maharashtra the
Project Nisarga Vihar, Mumbai was sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism for
Rs.45.00 lakhs in March 1999. The Government of Maharasthra informed that the land
for the Project was not available in the National Park area and hence the Project was
dropped . The State Government of Maharashtra has requested the Central Government
to reallocate the sanctioned funds for Beautification of Mumbai city.