(a) whether the Government proposes to organize fairs, festivals and exhibitions in States including Maharashtra for promotion of domestic tourism during 2005-06;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the allocation of funds made and released to States including Maharashtra for the purpose during the said period?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SMT. RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a), (b) & (c): Promotion of fairs and festivals is the responsibility of the State Governments. The Ministry of Tourism, however, provides financial assistance to the State Govts for organizing two fairs and one event of national importance every year based on the proposalsreceived from the State Governments which are prioritized in consultation with them. The funds released to various States during 2005-06 for this purpose is Annexed.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE IN REPLY TO PART (a),(b) & (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +2713 ANSWERED ON
12.12.2005 REGARDING FAIRS, FESTIVALS AND EXHIBITIONS IN STATES
Projects sanctioned by Ministry of Tourism during 2005-06 for Events and Fairs & Festivals
(Rs. in lakhs)
Sr.No. Name of the State Project Funds Sanctioned Funds Released
1 ArunachalPradesh Celebration of Brahmaputra Darshan event 15.00 12.00
2 Haryana Celebration of Mango Mela at Pinjore in July 2005 2.45 2.45
3. Delhi Celebration of Ananya festival 12.00 12.00
4 Jammu & Kashmir Organising of Kashmir Food and Festival in Dubai in 3 metro cities of India 37.00 29.60
5. Sindhu Darshan Festival 15.00 12.00
6 Madhya Pradesh Celebration of Orcha Fesival 2005 5.00 4.00
7. Celebration of National Folk Festival(Lokranjan) Khajuraho 5.00 4.00
8 Maharashtra Elephanta Festival 5.00 4.00
9. Pune Festival 2005 15.00 10.00
10. Celebration of Ellora – Aurangabad Festival 2005-06 5.00 4.00
11. Meghalaya Celebration of Nongkrem Festival 5.00 4.00
12. Mizoram Celebration of Thalfavang Kut Festival 5.00 4.00
13. Nagaland Celebration of Ahuna festival at Sataka 5.00 4.00
14. Celebration of Tsungremmong festival at Lungkhum 5.00 4.00
15. Pondicherry Celebration of Yoga Festival in Pondicherry during 2005-06 5.00 4.00
16. Sikkim Celebration of Khangchendzonga festival 15.00 12.00
17. Namchi Festival 5.00 4.00
18. Tamil Nadu Celebration of cultural festival at kanyakumari 5.00 5.00
19. National pilgrim festival at Rameshwaram 5.00 5.00
20. Uttar Pradesh Celebration of Ayurveda/Yoga Mahotsav at Jhansi 2.50 2.00 21. Investors meet at Agra 15.00 12.00
Total: 188.95 154.05