(a) whether the World Bank has proposed to support with Rs.440 crore towards infrastructural and tourist circuit of Mathura-Vrindavan Braj areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the terms and conditions of the loan and repayment therefor?
(a) whether the World Bank has proposed to support with Rs.440 crore towards infrastructural and tourist circuit of Mathura-Vrindavan Braj areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the terms and conditions of the loan and repayment therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) to (c): The Uttar Pradesh Pro Poor Tourism Development Project has been approved by the Screening Committee of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and has been posed to the World Bank for an external assistance of USD 210 million. The above project aims to con- tribute to improving living conditions and inc- reasing income opportunities for poor through enhanced tourism development in selected desti- nations in the Buddhist Circuit, Braj region and Agra. The Project will leverage resources through advisory and technical assistance and financing for institutional strengthening, asset rehabili- tation, infrastructure and services along the Buddhist Circuit and Braj Agra Corridor.