(a) whether there is any plan to develop Budaun which is a historical and mythological city as a tourist destination;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, whether the Government would consider a proposal in this regard in future?
(a) whether there is any plan to develop Budaun which is a historical and mythological city as a tourist destination;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, whether the Government would consider a proposal in this regard in future?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the table of the House.
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STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*306 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2020 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN BUDAUN.
(a) to (c): Development and maintenance of the tourist places is the responsibility of respective State Governments/ UT Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism under its schemes viz. “Integrated development of Theme Based Tourist Circuits- Swadesh Darshan” and “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive” (PRASHAD) provides financial Assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations for development of tourism infrastructure and facilities in the country including Uttar Pradesh.
Submission of project proposals by the State Governments/UT Administrations under the above schemes is a continuous process. The projects under the schemes are identified for development in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations and are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable Detailed Project Reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier. State Government of Uttar Pradesh has not submitted any proposal for development of Budaun in Uttar Pradesh to Ministry of Tourism.
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