Question : PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN ORISSA



(a) the details of schemes formulated by the Government for promotion of tourism in Orissa during the last three years;

(b) the funds earmarked/released for the purpose during the said period; and

(c) the funds utilised by the State Government out of the funds allocated?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )

(a) to (c): The following projects have been sanctioned for promotion of tourism in Orissa during the last three years:

Year	No. of Projects	Amount sanctioned (Rs. in Lakhs)
2000-01 4 156.94 2001-02 4 38.05 2002-03 1 40.00


In addition, Department of Culture has sanctioned Rs.203.00 lakhs for three projects pertaining to development of Jain monuments in Orissa.