(a) the tourist circuits set up proposed to be set up in the country, State-wise;
(b) the financial assistance provided for the development of these circuits, circuit-wise;
(c) the steps taken by the Government to co-ordinate with other departments and State Governments for improvement of infrastructure at the circuits;
(d) whether the Government have any proposal to invite foreign participation for funding infrastructural development at the circuits; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) to (e) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED
QUESTION NO. 563 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.05.2002 REGARDING TOURISM CIRCUITS.
(a) to (c) : During the 10th Five Year Plan the Department of Tourism, Government of India proposes to identify six travel circuits in the country on an annual basis and develop them to international standards. During the Annual Plan 2002-03, an amount of Rs.41.50 crores has been earmarked for the integrated development of six circuits. These circuits will be finalised and developed in close coordination and partnership with the State/UT Governments and the concerned Government of India Departments.
(d) and (e) : There is no proposal at present to invite foreign investment for
development of these circuits.