Question : INSURANCE TO PILGRIMS VISITING AMARNATH



(a) whether thousands of pilgrims visit Amarnath every year;

(b) if so, whether the Government is planning to give insurance cover to pilgrims whose premium will be borne by the Government; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): No such proposal is under consideration of the Ministry of Tourism.

(c): Does not arise