'UP fails to use funds for tourism promotion'
Uttar Pradesh has failed to utilise the central funds allocated for development and promotion of tourism in the state.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh has failed to utilise the central funds allocated for development and promotion of tourism in the state.
Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni said the Centre had assigned funds for the development of some of the important tourism sites, including Taj Mahal for which the government gave Rs 50 crore, but the state government has not been able to spend the money.
Ministry of Tourism has adopted a strategy to position tourism as a major engine of economic growth and planned creation of world-class tourist infrastructure during the 11th Plan.
Budget 2007-08 has earmarked Rs 953 crore for tourism promotion but the Planning Commission is still to allocate the fund to the ministry.
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