Shillong, March 07: The Ministry of Tourism has earmarked 2.5% of its annual plan budget of 2012-13 for development and promotion of tourism in tribal areas.
The development and promotion of various tourism projects, including those in tribal areas, are chiefly the responsibility of the respective State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. The Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance for projects identified by the State Governments/UT Administrations subject to adherence to scheme guidelines, inter-se priority, availability of funds.
In Meghalaya, during the year 2012-13, a total sum of Rs.67.94 lakhs was allocated for development and promotion of Tourism which includes Rs.50.00 lakhs for Rural Tourism and Rs.17.94 lakhs for holding of Fairs & Festivals.(SP News)
