(a) whether the Government proposes to develop historical and other tourist
spots in various parts of the country especially in tribal areas of Gadhchiroli-
Chimur (Maharashtra), Sirguja District of Chhattisgarh and certain islands;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the funds allocated for the said projects,
State/UT-wise; and
(c) the further steps taken by the Government for early implementation of the said scheme?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SULTAN AHMED)
(a)to (c): The development, promotion and timely implementation of historical
and tourist spots in the country including tribal areas of Gadhchiroli-Chimur
(Maharashtra), Sirguja District of Chhattisgarh and certain islands are primarily
undertaken by the State Governments/ Union Territory (UT) Administrations.
However, Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance for promotion of tourism
projects based on proposals received from them subject to availability of funds and
inter-se priority in accordance with the Scheme Guidelines. The details of projects
and amount sanctioned to various State/UTs, during the 11th Five Year Plan till 31st
December, 2011 are given in the Annexure.