(a) whether the Government propose to focus on integrated tourism circuits;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the places where these circuits have been identified;
(d) whether any concrete action plan has been worked out in this regard; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) to (e) : Yes, Sir. Department of Tourism, Government of India has proposed to develop six travel circuits on an annual basis in consultation with the State Governments. An amount of Rs.41.50 crores has been earmarked in the Annual Plan 2002-2003 to develop travel circuits in the country.