Tourism Ministry and states work in conjunction for development of destinations

NEW DELHI, India (eTurboNews) - The Ministry of Tourism has marked US$110 million for tourism projects in various states for the current financial year without any pre condition of matching grant. Reviewing various projects across the country, the Indian Ministry of Tourism stated tht states have to be ensured only timely completion of these projects and regular submission of report to the Centre for future planning. This was emphasised by the Minister of State for Tourism, Mrs. Renuka Chowdhury while taking a review of tourism projects in the states recently. Expressing concern over slow implementation in some of the cases, she said that the condition of matching grant from the State has been waived off and now the States have to ensure only availability of land for getting hundred percent financial supports from the Centre. She urged the States to actively consider redefining land use norms to facilitate construction of budget accommodation, rationalization of various taxes in tourism industry and single-window clearance for tourism projects. "The Minister also suggested the States to adopt eco-friendly practices at tourism destinations and to keep its role limited up to infrastructure development. Public-private partnership should be promoted to boost the tourism wherever possible. Ms. Renuka Chowdhury informed that review of 'restricted area permit' for North-East is under active consideration of the Government. A special publicity campaign has been planned for the North East and highest ever allocation has been made for the region during 2005-06 to promote tourism.," according to the Ministry of Tourism. The Minister asked the States to plan integrated tourism projects and complete much in advance to market for 2010 Commonweath Games. Specially, states around Delhi must have short and long duration packages to offer visitors during the Games. The States have been asked to submit these projects and packages for further approval of Group of Ministers constituted for Games. On its part, southern state Andhra Pradesh informed that it has planned development of Pulicat Lake in Nellore District, Singoor Sanctuary, alisagar in Nizamabad, Araku Valley as major tourists destinations. As per an official release, other states stated following plans: Arunachal Pradesh said that projects for the development of Dibang Valley, Gaera Lake, Dibrugarh-Passighat Dayong Ering Wild Life Sanctuary are being taken up for implementation; Minister of Tourism of Delhi Government informed that a Digital Freedom Struggle Museum has been planned in Delhi and efforts are being made to have major festival each month to provide glimpses of rich cultural heritage to the tourists; Haryana informed that state has identified Hill resort at Morni Tikkar Taal and Tilyar Lake to develop as major tourism destination. An Ethnic village at Rai Tourist complex is being set up; Manipur informed that the State has decided to renovate Langthabal Palace and Nupilal Memorial Complex. Khongiom War Memorial is also being developed as major tourist destinations. Water Sports facilities at Takmu will be upgraded; Meghalaya's representative said that the State has decided to promote Village Sasatgre and Tura as tourism destinations. Project reports have been prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Tourism for the financial grant For more information, please contact [email protected] http://www.travelwirenews.com/medie End.

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