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.
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Name of the project
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Amount Sanctioned
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1.
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Development of Tourism Infrastructure at Warangal Fort
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437.37
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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.
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Name of the projects
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1.
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Mega Projects (One of following two):
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(a)
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Vishakapatnam Beach Circuit
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(b)
|
Pileru
| |
2.
|
Circuits:
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(a)
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Araku, Jwalakhut, Machkund
| |
(b)
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Paderu, Chintapally, Narsipatnam, Etikoppaka, Kondakarla
| |
3.
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Destinations:
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(a)
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Kakinada Beach Park
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(b)
|
Vodarevu Beach Destination – Prakasham
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(c)
|
Eco Tourism in Srisailalm Sanctuary
| |
4.
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Wayside Amenities:
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(a)
|
Hyderabad – Nagarjunasagar Road
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(b)
|
Chittoor – Bangalore Road
| |
5.
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Rural Tourism Clusters– One cluster of 5 villages in one financial year
| |
6.
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Large Revenue Generating Projects:
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(a)
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Sea Cruise Terminal at Vizag
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(b)
|
Tourist Train to Araku
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(c)
|
Aqua Marine park at Vishakhapatnam
| |
7.
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Others:
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(a)
|
Budha Vanam Project – Nagarjunasagar
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(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 Rajya Sabha
