(a) whether the Government has any plans to promote and develop the prominent tourist and pilgrim centres in Tamil Nadu; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to increase the infrastructure facilities so as to facilitate more tourist arrivals in the country, especially in Tamil Nadu?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)
(a) and (b): Development of prominent tourist and pilgrim centres is the responsibility of the respective State Governments/Union Territories. However, Ministry of Tourism, under the schemes viz. Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and “Integrated Development of Theme Based Tourist Circuit in the Country Swadesh Darshan (SD)” provides Central Financial Assistance for infrastructure development and beautification of tourist places in the country. The details of Central Financial Assistance provided to Tamil Nadu under these schemes are annexed.
Ministry of Tourism also promotes the prominent tourist and Pilgrim centres including Tamil Nadu through the promotional activities in the International and Domestic markets such as advertisement in print, electronic, outdoor and online medias, printing of publicity materials, participation in Fairs & Exhibition, Organising Road Shows/Seminar etc. under its Incredible India brand.
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