(a) whether the Government is implementing tourism infrastructure development plan for pilgrim tourism;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Union Government provides financial assistance to the States for improving tourist amenities in pilgrim centres under the said plan; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) to (d): Implementation of Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan for Pilgrim Tourism is the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territories. However, under the Scheme “Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive” (PRASHAD) Ministry of Tourism provides only Central Financial Assistance for infrastructure development and beautification of Pilgrimage Centres on receipt of suitable DPRs submitted by State Governments/Union Territories, subject to availability of funds, liquidation of pending utilisation certificate against the fund released earlier and adherence to the relevant scheme guidelines. The details of the projects sanctioned under the scheme is annexed.
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