(a) whether the Government proposes to give importance to rural tourism projects in the country including Kerala; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, alongwith the number of projects sanctioned and funds allocated, State-wise?
(a) whether the Government proposes to give importance to rural tourism projects in the country including Kerala; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, alongwith the number of projects sanctioned and funds allocated, State-wise?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (KUMARI SELJA)
(a) & (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.310
ANSWERED ON 24.07.2009 REGARDING RURAL TOURISM.
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance to the State Governments/Union Territory
Administrations for infrastructure development in rural sites having core-competency in art, craft, culture, handlooms/
textiles etc.Community participation and capacity building including skill upgradation in such rural sites are supported
through Government of India-United Nations Development Programme Endogenous Tourism Project and Capacity Building for
Service Providers Scheme of the Ministry. A list of Rural Tourism Projects sanctioned to the State Governments/Union
Territory Administrations including Kerala is annexed.