(a) whether the Government are drawing up specific plans for the promotion of
tourism potentiality of Shimla, Solan, Bilaspur and Sirmour districts of Himachal
Pradesh at the national and international level;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the names of proposals implemented for the development of tourism in Himachal
Pradesh and the amount sanctioned/released thereunder during each of the last
three years and the current year, project-wise?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) & (b): Development and promotion of tourist places is primarily undertaken by the
respective State Governments. Government of India Tourist Offices in India and abroad
promote India as an attractive tourist destination and provide information on tourist
places in the country. Department of Tourism, Govt. of India also provides financial
assistance for tourism projects prioritised in consultation with the State Governments
every year.
(c) : The details of financial assistance provided to Himachal Pradesh are as under:-
Year No. Projects Amount Amount Sanctioned Released (Rs. in lakhs)
1997-98 5 119.00 65.50 1998-99 10 318.00 174.50 1999-2000 17 691.79 292.88 2000-2001 6 177.80 53.34
(upto 31.1.2001)