According to an IANS report, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha Sultan Ahmed, Union Minister of State for Tourism recently informed that the Indian government has drawn guidelines to create more campsites in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to promote Spiritual and Ecotourism, and both states have been given funds for the purpose. Haryana has received Rs 1, 031.57 lakh and Himachal Pradesh Rs 90 lakh under the guidelines to develop campsites. He said that no project for development of campsites has been sanctioned in Uttar Pradesh. The guidelines were circulated among Ministry of Tourism officials and industry stakeholders on July 15, 2010. The development of campsites across the country is covered under the existing Scheme of Product Infrastructure Development for Destinations and Circuits. Under this scheme, the government will extend financial assistance for tourism projects including campsites based on the proposals received from them subject to availability of funds and priority. http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/haryana-himachal-pradesh-receive-funds-to-develop-more-campsites-11126 |
Saturday, August 07, 2010