 Temple towns to become tourist spots
The Tourism Ministry has proposed to promote the 'temple towns' of the country into 'tourist spots' by providing adequate infrastructure facilities.
Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Ambika Soni said in Chennai developmental activities would be undertaken with the help of the local population and complying with the norms prescribed by the Archaeological Society of India as many of the 'heritage structures' were protected by the agency.
She said many corporates including Infosys, the Taj group and ONGC, have come forward for active participation in such
endeavours.
Further, in view of the likely heavy influx of tourists for the Commonwealth Games in 2010, 'paying-guest-type accommodation' will be promoted in Delhi.
She hoped that by this method, "without investing much money, the local entrepreneurial potentials could be tapped".
The efforts being made by the department and the TDC hotels were "up to the mark" and the total hotel accommodation of 1.30 lakh were completely occupied or booked for the event, she said.
She also said Tamil Nadu had great potential in health tourism, similar to Kerala, with its large number of hospitals and speciality services.
(Agencies)
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