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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

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