Question : FUNDS BY UNESCO FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT .



(a) the funds allocated by UNESCO for the development of tourism in India, during each of the last three years, State-wise;

(b) the funds utilised by various State Govts. during the said period; and

(c) the funds utilised out of the total funds received by the Government of Gujarat for the development of Junagadh in the State?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)

(a) & (b): UNESCO is a technical support agency in the UN System and not a funding unit.

(c): No funds have been provided by UNESCO for the development of Junagadh in Gujarat. An international expert was fielded to Gujarat, funded by UNESCO, to assess damages caused to the cultural property in the aftermath of the earthquake.