(a) whether the Government has launched a number of schemes to promote tourism in various States;
(b) if so, the details thereof, scheme-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes to launch more schemes to develop tourist spots and infrastructure; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SULTAN AHMED)
(a) to (d): The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) promotes India as a holistic destination covering
tourist destinations and products in the entire country. The Ministry of Tourism also promotes
tourism under Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) scheme in the domestic and international
markets.
The Ministry of Tourism under its ongoing scheme of Product/Infrastructure Development
for Destinations and Circuits (PIDDC) provides assistance to the State Governments/Union
Territory Administrations for the development of tourist spots and infrastructure, including
heliport tourism, convention centres, caravan tourism, camping sites etc. During the 11th
five year plan MoT has sanctioned 875 projects to the State Governments/Union Territory
Administrations for Rs. 2758.99 Crore upto 30-09-2010.