(a) whether any scheme for the development of Jain pilgrim centre Parashnath under
Destination Development Programme is lying pending with the Government for
approval;
(b) if so, whether the detailed project report has been submitted to the Union Government
by the Jharkhand Government; and
(c) if so, by when the work is likely to commence?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM(INDEPENDENT CHARGE)(SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a), (b) and (c): Development of tourism is primarily undertaken by the State Governments/UT
Administrations. The Department of Tourism, however, extends financial assistance for tourism
projects identified in consultation with them. The project for Integrated Development of
Madhuban and Parasnath (Distt. Giridih) in Jharkhand has been sanctioned for Rs.393.00 lakhs
during the financial year 2003-04. The work is in progress.