(a) whether the Government is running any ongoing scheme for development of camping sites specially for low budget domestic tourists;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith funding pattern of the scheme, and
(c) the amount allocated/released to Gujarat Government under the said scheme during the Ninth Five Year Plan?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) and (b). No, Sir, However the 8th Five Year Plan of the Department of Tourism,
Government of India provided funds to the State Governments for Tented
Accommodation and other accessories at Camp Sites for promotion of trekking tours.
This scheme was discontinued in the 9th plan. During the Tenth Plan, under new
schemes of Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits and Product/Infrastructure
and Destination Development, financial assistance is provided to the State
Governments for taking up various activities including development of camping sites
provided it falls in the identified Circuit or Destination.
(c): Does not arise.