Tourism minister calls for speedy implementation of govt schemes
Updated: Jan 01, 2015 12:41:15pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (KNN) The Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma on Wednesday said that time lines must be maintained at any cost during the implementation of the schemes and there should be close monitoring by the officers of the ministry.
In a review meeting with senior officers of the ministry about the steps being taken for speedy implementation of the two schemes in mission mode, the minister discussed the progress of two new schemes PRASAD and creating tourist circuits around special themes.
Sharma also directed that land clearances and other statutory approvals must be obtained in a timely manner to avoid any litigation or complication at a later stage to avoid inordinate delays.
Referring to the tourist circuits from the Himalayan and North Eastern region, the minister said that several requests have been received from these states that more time should be kept for them for implementing schemes due to the difficult conditions in these states.
Highlighting the importance of stakeholders in the projects, Sharma said that they must be closely involved in the process of implementation and their wisdom must be fully utilised.
Regarding the overall working of the ministry, the minister urged the officers to clear all backlog and that no file should be pending in the new year.
Sharma also asked them to obtain the views, suggestions and feedback from the organisations and offices under the Ministry of Tourism within two weeks and resolve all their outstanding issues. He also wanted the Social Media to be made interactive and queries to be responded to. (KNN/ST)
In a review meeting with senior officers of the ministry about the steps being taken for speedy implementation of the two schemes in mission mode, the minister discussed the progress of two new schemes PRASAD and creating tourist circuits around special themes.
Sharma also directed that land clearances and other statutory approvals must be obtained in a timely manner to avoid any litigation or complication at a later stage to avoid inordinate delays.
Referring to the tourist circuits from the Himalayan and North Eastern region, the minister said that several requests have been received from these states that more time should be kept for them for implementing schemes due to the difficult conditions in these states.
Highlighting the importance of stakeholders in the projects, Sharma said that they must be closely involved in the process of implementation and their wisdom must be fully utilised.
Regarding the overall working of the ministry, the minister urged the officers to clear all backlog and that no file should be pending in the new year.
Sharma also asked them to obtain the views, suggestions and feedback from the organisations and offices under the Ministry of Tourism within two weeks and resolve all their outstanding issues. He also wanted the Social Media to be made interactive and queries to be responded to. (KNN/ST)
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