STATUS OF GOLF TOURISM
STATUS OF GOLF TOURISM
Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including golf tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration.
Ministry of Tourism has framed guidelines for extending financial support for promotion of golf tourism. The Ministry invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the Golf Clubs, Golf Event Managers, State Governments/ UT Administrations, approved Tour Operators/ approved Travel Agents and Corporate Houses seeking financial support from Ministry of Tourism for Golf Events, Golf Shows, Golf Promotional Workshops/ Events/ Annual Meetings/ Seminars eligible for financial support.
The details of various projects sanctioned by the Ministry to promote golf tourism is given at Annexure.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today
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M Annadurai
ANNEXURE
Initiatives in Golf Tourism
List of Projects Sanctioned under the Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies
Rs. in Lakhs
S.
No.
Name of Project
State
Agency
Sanction Date
Amount sanctioned
Amount Released
1.
Project for Up- gradation of Golf Course at SAI Trivandrum Golf Club by the Sports Authority of India
Kerala
SAI
31-03-2017
2464.99
1232.49
List of Projects Sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Rs. in Crore
State/ UT
Circuit / Sanction Year
Name of the Project
Amount Sanctioned
Amount Released
/ Authorized
Mizoram
North East Circuit 2015-16
Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek.
92.26
92.26
The project was sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan- North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek, Mizoram for various components at Thenzawl including the 18- hole Golf Course and associated infrastructure.
Other initiatives