Lok Sabha DebatesNeed To Address Related Pending Issues In The Direction Of Promoting Tourism In ... on 26 April, 2005Title:  Need to address related pending issues in the direction of promoting tourism in Rajasthan.SHRIDUSHYANT SINGH(JHALAWAR): Sir, Rajasthan, the land of forts and palaces, its vibrant culture, rich heritage, its desert and overall destination for the tourists. It attracts more than 20% of te total tourist arrival in the country as it provides a wide variety of activities to tourists. The immediate attention of the Central Government is necessary to provide the basic infrastructure in the State for the further flow of tourist, particularly the foreign tourists in order to get additional foreign exchange to the national exchequer. Besides, the increase in the flow of tourists will provide both direct and indirect employment to the local people.I, therefore, urge upon the Government of India to implement the pending issues which are connected to the promotion of tourism like upgradation of Jaipur Airport to an international airport, better air connectivity to and from various airports in Rajasthan, development of International Golf Course at Jaipur and to provide adequate Central assistance to Elephant village Amer. Besides, I demand that rail connectivity may be provided to all the places of tourist interest in Rajasthan without further delay.