(a) whether PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry had requested to the Union Government to formulate a joint tourism development policy for Northern States; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereon?
(a) whether PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry had requested to the Union Government to formulate a joint tourism development policy for Northern States; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE ( SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a ): No, Sir. The representatives of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a meeting with the Minister of Tourism and Culture have only indicated the need for developing and promoting Northern Region as a tourist destination.
(b): The Northern Region as a whole is endowed with a number of tourist attractions which need to be developed and promoted so as to provide more attractions and convenience to the tourists. In order to provide infrastructure facilities, a number of tourist circuits have been identified for development through the joint efforts of Central and State Governments and the private sector.