The development, promotion and implementation of tourism infrastructure projects is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for tourism infrastructure development projects identified in consultation with them, subject to availability of funds, inter-se-priority and adherence to Scheme Guidelines.
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has given Central Financial Assistance for the following projects during the year 2011-12.(Rs. in lakh)
Sl. No. | Name of the project | Amount Sanctioned |
1. | Development of Tourism Infrastructure at Warangal Fort | 437.37 |
2. | Mounting of Sound & Light Show at Warangal Fort | 500.00 |
The details of projects proposed by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for prioritization for Central Financial Assistance during 2012-13 are as follows:-
Sl. No. | Name of the projects | |
1. | Mega Projects (One of following two): | |
(a) | Vishakapatnam Beach Circuit | |
(b) | Pileru | |
2. | Circuits: | |
(a) | Araku, Jwalakhut, Machkund | |
(b) | Paderu, Chintapally, Narsipatnam, Etikoppaka, Kondakarla | |
3. | Destinations: | |
(a) | Kakinada Beach Park | |
(b) | Vodarevu Beach Destination – Prakasham | |
(c) | Eco Tourism in Srisailalm Sanctuary | |
4. | Wayside Amenities: | |
(a) | Hyderabad – Nagarjunasagar Road | |
(b) | Chittoor – Bangalore Road | |
5. | Rural Tourism Clusters– One cluster of 5 villages in one financial year | |
6. | Large Revenue Generating Projects: | |
(a) | Sea Cruise Terminal at Vizag | |
(b) | Tourist Train to Araku | |
(c) | Aqua Marine park at Vishakhapatnam | |
7. | Others: | |
(a) | Budha Vanam Project – Nagarjunasagar | |
(b) | Mahaboob Nagar Circuit | |
(c) | Charminar Area Development –Phase II | |
(d) | East Godavari Circuit | |
(e) | Hamsaladevi | |
(f) | Koringa | |
(g) | Machilipatnam | |
(h) | Kakinada Beach Park | |
This information was given by the Minister of State for Tourism, Shri Sultan Ahmed in a written reply to Smt. Gundu Sudharani in RajyaSabha today.
