(a) whether to attract more tourists in States, some State Governments have prepared
Tourism Master Plans by appointing consultants;
(b) if so, whether such State Governments have urged the Union Government to share
the cost of this scheme; and
(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTHKUMAR)
(a) and (b): Yes, Sir.
(c): During the Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-98 to 1999-2000) Rs. 22.53 lakhs have been
sanctioned to the State Governments/UT Administrations like Assam, Arunachal
Pradesh, Goa and Pondicherry for the preparation of tourism master plans.