Question : SANGAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY



(a) whether the Government proposes to include the ‘Prayagraj Sangam’ into National Tourist map;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government proposes to set up a Sangam Development Authority to make Sangam a beautiful and attractive tourist place; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (KUMARI SELJA)

(a), (b), (c) & (d): Development and promotion of tourism is primarily the responsibility of State Governments/UT Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India extends Central Financial Assistance for tourism projects based on the proposals received from them complete in all respects as per the scheme guidelines, inter-se priority and subject to availability of funds.