(a) whether the light and sound programmes have been organised with the help of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at various national monuments and other tourists spots to promote tourism in various parts of the country including Orissa;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) the funds sanctioned, released and utilized in this regard during each of the last three years and the current year; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise alongwith the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SULTAN AHMED)
(a) to (d): Development of tourist places is primarily under taken by the State
Governments/Union Territory Administrations. Ministry of Tourism however, provide
financial assistance for tourism projects including sound and light shows on the basis
of proposals received from them and the Central Agencies subject to availability of
funds and inter-se priority in accordance with Scheme Guidelines.
The Ministry has sanctioned following sound and light show projects at
monuments under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the country
during the 11th Five Year Plan so far.
(Rs. in Lakh) S.No. Name of Projects Amount Sanctioned
1. Sound and Light Show at Purana Quila, Delhi 500.00 2. Upgradation of Sound and Light Show at Red Fort, Delhi 500.00 3. Upgradation of Sound and Light Show at Agra Fort, Agra, UP. 170.50 4. Sound and Light Show at Talatal Ghar, Sivasagar, Assam 158.54