Govt to develop rural tourism
Updated: Feb 24, 2014 03:04:22pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (KNN) With a view to showcasing rural life, art, culture and heritage in villages, in particular the competence in art and craft, handloom and textiles, the Ministry of Tourism has started a rural tourism scheme.
“Under this scheme, Central Financial Assistance (CFA) up to Rs 50.00 Lakh for infrastructure development and up to Rs 20.00 Lakh for capacity building is provided to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for each identified site by them,” Minister of State for Tourism, K Chiranjeevi said in Lok Sabha recently.
Development, implementation, identification and promotion of tourism projects including those related to rural areas is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration.
However, it is the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) that sanctions and releases Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to various State Governments/Union Territory Administration after receipt of the proposals from them subject to availability of funds, inter-se priority and adherence to the scheme guidelines.
Rural Tourism helps in employment generation, enhances earning capacity, checks migration and provides better livelihood for the rural population by participation of the local communities.
It also promotes inclusive development in remote and backward areas.
Landscaping and improvement of roads within the Panchayat limits are some of the components of the Rural Tourism Scheme for which CFA is provided to the State Governments/UT Administrations. (KNN/ES)
“Under this scheme, Central Financial Assistance (CFA) up to Rs 50.00 Lakh for infrastructure development and up to Rs 20.00 Lakh for capacity building is provided to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for each identified site by them,” Minister of State for Tourism, K Chiranjeevi said in Lok Sabha recently.
Development, implementation, identification and promotion of tourism projects including those related to rural areas is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration.
However, it is the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) that sanctions and releases Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to various State Governments/Union Territory Administration after receipt of the proposals from them subject to availability of funds, inter-se priority and adherence to the scheme guidelines.
Rural Tourism helps in employment generation, enhances earning capacity, checks migration and provides better livelihood for the rural population by participation of the local communities.
It also promotes inclusive development in remote and backward areas.
Landscaping and improvement of roads within the Panchayat limits are some of the components of the Rural Tourism Scheme for which CFA is provided to the State Governments/UT Administrations. (KNN/ES)
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