Development of Tourist Destinations/Circuits in A.P.

August 11, 2012 2:56 pm
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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)

Sl. No.	Name of the project	Amount Sanctioned
1.	Development of Tourism Infrastructure at Warangal Fort	437.37
2.	Mounting of Sound & Light Show at Warangal Fort	500.00

The details of projects proposed by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for prioritization for Central Financial Assistance during 2012-13 are as follows:-

Sl. No.	Name of the projects
1.	Mega Projects (One of following two):
	(a)	Vishakapatnam Beach Circuit
	(b)	Pileru
2.	Circuits:
	(a)	Araku, Jwalakhut, Machkund
	(b)	Paderu, Chintapally, Narsipatnam, Etikoppaka, Kondakarla
3.	Destinations:
	(a)	Kakinada Beach Park
	(b)	Vodarevu Beach Destination – Prakasham
	(c)	Eco Tourism in Srisailalm Sanctuary
4.	Wayside Amenities:
	(a)	Hyderabad – Nagarjunasagar Road
	(b)	Chittoor – Bangalore Road
5.	Rural Tourism Clusters– One cluster of 5 villages in one financial year
6.	Large Revenue Generating Projects:
	(a)	Sea Cruise Terminal at Vizag
	(b)	Tourist Train to Araku
	(c)	Aqua Marine park at Vishakhapatnam
7.	Others:
	(a)	Budha Vanam Project – Nagarjunasagar
	(b)	Mahaboob Nagar Circuit
	(c)	Charminar Area Development –Phase II
	(d)	East Godavari Circuit
	(e)	Hamsaladevi
	(f)	Koringa
	(g)	Machilipatnam
	(h)	Kakinada Beach Park