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)
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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.
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Mounting of Sound & Light Show at
Warangal Fort
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500.00
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The details of projects proposed by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for
prioritization for Central Financial Assistance during 2012-13 are as follows:-
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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)
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Pileru
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2.
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Circuits:
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(a)
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Araku, Jwalakhut, Machkund
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(b)
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Paderu, Chintapally, Narsipatnam, Etikoppaka, Kondakarla
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3.
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Destinations:
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(a)
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Kakinada Beach Park
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(b)
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Vodarevu Beach
Destination – Prakasham
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(c)
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Eco Tourism in Srisailalm
Sanctuary
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4.
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Wayside Amenities:
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(a)
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Hyderabad – Nagarjunasagar Road
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(b)
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Chittoor –
Bangalore Road
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5.
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Rural Tourism Clusters– One cluster of 5 villages in one financial year
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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)
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Tourist Train to Araku
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(c)
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Aqua Marine park at Vishakhapatnam
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7.
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Others:
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(a)
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Budha Vanam Project – Nagarjunasagar
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(b)
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Mahaboob Nagar
Circuit
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(c)
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Charminar Area
Development –Phase II
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(d)
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East Godavari Circuit
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(e)
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Hamsaladevi
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(f)
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Koringa
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(g)
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Machilipatnam
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(h)
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Kakinada Beach Park
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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 today.
Samir/kd