(a) the details of funds allocated for development of tourist spots in the country during
each of the last three years;
(b) whether the State Governments including Gujarat and Rajasthan have sought special
financial assistance for development of tourist spots in the States; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the assistance provided by the Union Government to
these States?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) TO (C): A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PART (A) TO (C) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.+47 TO BE
ANSWERED ON 4-3-2002 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST SPOTS.
(a): The Department of Tourism, Government of India in consultation with the State
Government/UT Administrations sanctioned 1110 projects amounting to Rs.262.19 crores for
development and promotion of tourism in the country during last three years.
Year-wise details of funds sanctioned is as given below:-
(Rs. in crores)
Year No.of projects Amount Sanctioned
1998-1999 345 85.65 1999-2000 422 97.94 2000-2001 343 78.60