(a) whether the Government has advised the State Government/Union Territories to constitute Hospitality Development and Promotion Board in their respective States/UTs;
(b) if so, the State/UT-wise details thereof along with the progress made in this regard;
(c) whether the Government provides/proposes to provide funds to the State Governments for the said purpose; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated in this regard, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) & (b): Hospitality Development and Promotion Board (HDPB) was created in the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India vide Notification issued on 21.01.2011. All State Governments and Union Territories have been advised to set up similar Boards in their respective States/Union Territories. As on date, the State Government of Maharashtra has set up this Board.
(c): The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has not allocated any funds in this regard.
(d): Does not arise.
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