(a) whether the Government propose to allocate funds to
Tamilnadu during 2000-2001 under the `pilgrimage cities
package` in view of abundant temples in the State;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to allocate funds to
Tamilnadu during 2000-2001 under the `pilgrimage cities
package` in view of abundant temples in the State;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a),(b) & (c) : Development of places of tourist
importance including Pilgrim Centres is the responsibility
of the State Government/UT administration concerned.
However, based on the specific proposals prioritized in
consultation with the State Government/UT Administration,
the Central Department of Tourism extends financial
assistance for provision of infrastructure/basic facilities
at selected pilgrim centres in the country every year.
The State Government of Tamil Nadu
through Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation operates
`Pilgrimage Package Tours` to various pilgrimage cities such
as Madurai, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Palani, Nagore, Tirupati,
Mantralayam, etc.