(a) whether the Government has any proposal for the development of heritage lighthouse
and tourist destinations in the country;
(b) if so, complete details in this regard; and
(c) the estimated financial cost for development of such heritage lighthouse, area-wise?
MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K. VASAN)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b)& (c):At present, the Government proposes to develop four (4) heritage Lighthouses as
tourist destinations in the country as pilot project as per following details:
S. No. Name of the Name of the Estimated financial Lighthouses States cost in INR (apprx.) 1. Madras Lighthouse Tamilnadu 9.37 crore 2. Mahabalipuram Tamilnadu 8.82 crore Lighthouse 3. Dolphin Nose Andhra Pradesh 27.00 crore Lighthouse 4. KanhojiAngre Maharashtra 38.27 crore Lighthouse