Question : PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST PLACES

(a) whether the Government has formulated proposes to formulate any plan for beautification of tourist places including historical tourist places along with more infrastructural facilities all over the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has any proposal to encourage this sector during the 12th Five Year Plan;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether any extra facilities are given to senior citizens and students for visiting historical tourist places; and

(f) if so, the details thereof along with future action plan of the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. K. CHIRANJEEVI)

(a) to (f): Development, promotion and beautification of tourist places including historical places is primarily undertaken by the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. Ministry of Tourism, however, provides financial assistance under its scheme of Product/Infrastructure Development for Destination and Circuits for the infrastructure development, including refurbishment of the monuments, on the basis of proposals received from them subject to availability of funds and inter-se priority. This scheme is continued in 12th Five Year Plan. The Ministry of Tourism does not have any special package for senior citizens and educational tour package for students.