(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to attract
domestic tourists in Eastern Uttar Pradesh particularly in Varanasi,
Allahabad, Ayodhya etc.;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the amount allocated to the State Government during the current year
to develop tourist spots?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SMT.RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a) and (b): Various steps taken by the Ministry of Tourism to attract
domestic tourists to the places/spots of tourist interest in the country
including the State of Uttar Pradesh are:
- Development of tourist spots under its various schemes of infrastructure development of tourist circuits and destinations; - Direct approach to the consumers through Electronic and print media through the `Incredible India` Campaign; - Creation of World Class Collaterals
(Rs. in lakh)
Sr. Name of the project Amount Amount No. Sanctioned Released
2005-06
1. Beautification/Renovation/Construction of TICCI Fort 55.68 44.54 Complex at Etawah
2. Beautification of Kali Vahan Temple at Etawah 46.90 37.52
3. Preparation of Site Survey Plan of Parkrama Path for 0.79 0.79 Goverdhan and Vrindavan Research Institute at Vrindavan
4. Development and Beautification of Nana Rao Smarak at 422.17 337.00 Bithoor (Distt. Kanpur Nagar)
5. Renovation/Beautification of Chhatries of Govardhan in 58.60 46.80 Mathura Distt. 6. Celebration of Jhansi Ayurveda Festival,2004 2.50 2.00
7 Development of Garhmukteshwar - Brij Ghat under 256.80 205.44 Destination Development scheme
8. Development of Rae Bareli and surrounding area under 490.27 392.21 Destination Development Scheme
9. Development of Wayside amenities around Ghuisarnath 258.09 206.47 Dham, Block Sangipur, Distt. Pratapgarh under Destination Development Scheme 10. Development of Mirzapur-Chunar-Robertsganj under 800.00 640.00 Vindhya Tourist Circuit 11. Investors` Meet at Agra in Feb.2006 15.00 12.00
Total 2406.80 1924.85