(a) whether the Government have any proposal to set up a special tourist complex at
Puri in Orissa;
(b) if so, the details of the schemes; and
(c) the funds earmarked and released for setting up of that tourist complex?
(a) whether the Government have any proposal to set up a special tourist complex at
Puri in Orissa;
(b) if so, the details of the schemes; and
(c) the funds earmarked and released for setting up of that tourist complex?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) & (b): Development of tourist infrastructure is primarily undertaken by the State
Governments/UT Administrations. Department of Tourism, Government of India,
however, provides financial assistance for tourism projects prioritised in consultation
with the State Governments every year. During the current financial year 11 projects
of Orissa have been prioritised in consultation with Govt. of Orissa. This list does not
include any project for setting up of a special tourist complex at Puri.
(c): Does not arise.