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TOURISM POTENTIALS OF WEST BENGAL: AN OVERVIEW
3.1 Tourism products of West Bengal
West Bengal, considered by many as the cultural centre of India, is a land of varied
charms with snow-capped mountains in Darjeeling in the north followed by vast
expanse of forest, tea plantation and wild life in Dooars region in the foothills. There
are heritage sites in the middle in Maida, Murshidabad and Nadia districts and forest
tracts in the western districts. The largest delta of Sunderbans forms its southern
coast. West Bengal, in fact, offers all components of tourism viz., leisure, holidaying,
beach, pilgrimage, heritage, mountaineering /adventure and convention tourism. The
State of West Bengal is a microcosm of the vast Indian sub-continent with its myriad
physical forms. The mighty Himalayas in the north and the Bay ofBengal in the south
protect the State. The State presents the full spectrum ofNature's splendour with hills,
forests and wild life sanctuaries, beach resorts, rivers, places of historical importance,
ethnic culture and varied aspects of adventure tourism. The northern boundary of the
State is endowed with nature's great bounty. It consists of outlying hills of the great
Himalayas. The panoramic view of snow-capped Kanchenjungha from Darjeeling
district is a perennial attraction to all tourists; the verdant tea gardens in the foothills
of the Himalayan tracts project a charming scenic beauty. The western part of the
State is endowed with beautiful hilly terrain - Ayodhya Hills, Matha Pahar, Panchet
Hills, Khatra-Mukutmanipur, Susunia Hills, Jhargram and Kankrajhore. About 11,879
sq. k.m. of the State, which is 13.98 percent of the total geographic area is covered
with forests. The unending stretch of virgin forests, criss-crossed by the river Teesta
and her innumerable tributaries at the foothills of Himalayas, are called the Dooars
Valley. The southern part of the State boasts of world's largest region of mangrove
forest called Sunderbans, the largest delta in the globe. It is perhaps a unique place on
the earth. The nature has created an abode of perfect blend of the savage power and
the incredible beauty with consummate artistry. West Bengal offers coastal-marine
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ecosystem along the districts of South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur. Bay of
Bengal is situated to the South. The districts of Purba Medinipur and South 24-
Parganas are having sandy beaches at Digha, Shankarpur-Chandpur, Dadanpatrabarh,
Bakkhali, Frasergunj and Sagardwip. These places arc noted for their calm seas, wide
flat golden beaches hemmed with casuarina groves and seafood delicacies. The
indomitable river Ganges flows through the State's rich alluvial plains to reach the
Bay of Bengal in the South. Teesta in North Bengal is another perennial river. These
two rivers offer potential for river cruise, boat racing, river rafting, kayaking and other
water sports. West Bengal witnesses the largest assemblage of habitats for numerous
flora and fauna. The State occupies only 2.7% of total area of India but possesses
more than 12% offloral diversity. The forests of West Bengal represent, more or less,
the animal world in its totality. These include the Royal Bengal Tiger of Sunderbans,
elephants of northern districts and the great one-homed rhinos of Jaldapara and
Garumara. The largest estuarine crocodile in the world, olive ridley turtle, clouded
leopard, the tottering bear, the barking deer, the sneaking snakes and other reptiles
constitute a part of the eco-system of the State. In addition, a few hundred species of
birds including seasonal and migratory birds have added flying colours to the forests
and eco-system of the State. The heritage assets of the State originate from several
centuries ofthe history ofBengal. In ancient and medieval times the region was ruled
by Hindu Kings, Buddhist Kings and later by Sultans I Nawabs. West Bengal served
as crucible where Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Vaishnava and Christian cultures melted
to produce rich cultural heritage. The periods between 18th and 19th century termed
in the history as Bengal Renaissance started promotion ofsocial and cultural activities
in undivided India with Bengal Presidency as the epicentre. Fairs and festivals of
West Bengal, a reflection of the State's socio-cultural speciality, add a unique flavour
to her cultural richness.
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Nature & Eco-Tourism I Hill Tourism I Beach Tourism
Among famousdestinations are Darjeeling - the Queen of the Hills, Kurseong~
Kalimpong, Mirik, Lava, Lolaygaon, Munsong and Mongpu in the East Himalayas;
the Dooars at the foot of the East Himalayas where nature has kept her doors wide
open; the Sunderbans, the world's largest mangrove forests; the western forest and hill
tracts of Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia; Digha, Shankarpur, Bakkhali and Sagar
Island - some ofthe most famous beaches on the Eastern coast ofIndia.
Forest & Wild Life Tourism
The East Himalayan region of Darjeeling and the nearby hills mentioned above
abound in a variety of flora and fauna - from the alpine to the tropical, the dense
natural forests and the sanctuaries of the Dooars region provide home to a variety of
.wild animals and birds; the Sunderbans are world famous for the mangrove forests,
the Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles and birds; the western forest and hill tracts also
abound in wild life.
Adventure Tourism
Darjeeling and the nearby hills offer immense -opportunities for trekking, rock-
climbing, mountain-biking, hang-gliding etc. and River Teesta attracts the young and
the brave for white-Water rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
Pilgrim Tourism
West Bengal is a unique place of religious harmony providing a large number of
pilgrim destinations for almost all religious communities.
Fairs & Festivals
West Bengal is a land of splendid fairs and festivals, the most well-known being the
Durgapuja, Kalipuja, Gangasagar Mela, Kenduli Mela, Rash Mela, Poush Mela,
Vasanta Utsav or Holi, Rathajatra, Christmas, Id & Muharram. Besides these religious
festivals, there are cultural and tourism festivals, the most famous of them being
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Kolkata Book Fair, the Kolkata Film Festival, National Theatre Festival, Vishnupur
Festival and Teesta-Ganga Festival.
Heritage Tourism
The State has a rich history and heritage reminiscent of Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim,
Christian, Vaishnava and tribal cultures. Among the most famous heritage sites are
Kochbihar, Gosainmari and Jalpeshwar in the Dooars; Gaur, Adina and Pandua in
Maldah district; Lalbagh in Murshidabad district; Palashi, Krishnagar, Nabadwip and
Mayapur in Nadia district; Bardhaman and Kalna in Bardhaman district; Bandel,
Chandannagore, Chinsurah, Srirampur and Kamarpukur in Hooghly district; the
temple town of Vishnupur in Bakura district and a large number of heritage sites in
and around Kolkata.
Cultural Tourism
The State has ever played a dominant role in the field of art and culture, giving birth
to a large number of movements in literature, painting, sculpture, theatre, cinema as
also in politics, science and industry. Tagore's Shantiniketan is an epitome of art and
culture and Kolkata is rightly regarded as the cultural capital of India. West Bengal
also offers exquisite opportunities for conferences and conventions with city life,
shopping, multiple cuisines and amusement all over the State. West Bengal is also the
gateway to the Eastern Himalayas, the Northeast and the South-East Asia including
Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Bangladesh. West Bengal
has thus inevitably become a multipurpose and a complete tourist destination. With
the recent declaration of tourism as industry and great emphasis on industrial
rejuvenation and extension of facilities therefor, the State has been a perfect
destination for investors too. Of late so many multi-plex and shopping malls have
come up in Kolkata, the City of Joy, to show that the city is a shoppers paradise.
Forum & Salt Lake City Centre are such two multiplexes which have come up
recently.
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Tourist Inflow to India & West Bengal
Though India has a vast potential for foreign tourist traffic, India's average annual
share ofworld tourist traffic is very low. The share of West Bengal in the context of
all India tourist traffic is somewhat better and has recorded a substantial growth in the
last three years.
India West Bengal
Year Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign
Tourist Tourist Tourist Tourist
2001 23,64,69,599 54,36,261 49,43,097 2,84,092
2002 26,95,98,028 51,57,518 88,44,232 5,29,366
2003 30,90,38,335 67,16,479 1,13,00,763 7,05,457
Total 81,51,05,962 1,73,10,258 2,98,25,204 17,15,976
The Statement made above will show that there has been about 300% growth of
tourist inflow in the state since 2000. West Bengal Stands 4th in terms of foreign
tourist inflow and 5th in terms of domestic tourist inflow in the state.
3.2 Tourism scenario
Tourism plays a pivotal role in socio-economic development of many countries in the
world. While tourism service ranges from transport, accommodation, IT enabled
services, catering, tourist guide, tour operators to various tourist products including
handicraft items, it is the largest employment provider and also used for promotion of
culture and heritage and preservation of eco-system. Over the years, there has been a
paradigm shift in the role-play of public and private sectors in tourism development.
Today the Government has assumed primarily the role of facilitator leaving the
private sectors to be the basic service providers. In the wake of globalization and fast
growing transport and communication network, expectation of tourists have gone up
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where value for money and time are measured in terms of satisfaction, comfort and
hassle-free tour. With change in global relations and societal structures in the new
millennium, technological innovations with better networking and concern for
environment have assumed a significant importance in sustainable development of
tourism.
Tourism, being a multi-faceted activity, leads to diverse economic benefits - direct
and indirect for the host community. Tourism promotion is the end product of a
balanced and harmonious growth of all sectors of the economy with thrust on
hospitality, participation of local people, development of better transport network,
infrastructure and the tourism products. Hence, sustainable development of tourism
calls for aplanned and co-coordinated approach.
Tourism is the industry of industries and has a great multiplier effect on other
industries. Tourism serves as an effective medium/conduit for transfer of wealth
because here income earned in places of'residence' is spent in places 'visited'. It is the
highest generator of employment. A total of 212 million persons are now being
employed globally through direct and indirect opportunities generated by this
industry. This means that one out of every nine persons now earns a living from
tourism. Tourism is also highly employment-intensive. For every million rupees of
investment 13 jobs are created in manufacturing industries, 45 jobs in agriculture and
89 jobs in hotels and restaurants.
The Government of India has identified tourism as one of the major foreign exchange
earners and contributing sectors for enhancement of national income on a sustainable
basis. Accordingly, tourism was given the status ofindustry in the 7th Five-Year Plan.
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3.3 Tourism policy ofwest Bengal
Objectives ofTourism Policy
The basic objectives arc
(i) To promote wholesome tourism, in keeping with the established value systems and
based on local art, traditions and culture and at the same time, strictly adhering to
the existing acts, rules and regulations relating to environmental protection.
(ii) To promote West Bengal as a desirable tourism destination as well as investment
destination.
(iii) To create adequate employment opportunities for the people of the state and
augment the general revenue earnings.
(iv) To improve the quality of life in general.
(v) To increase foreign exchange earnings ofthe country.
(vi) To create infrastructure in the form of hotels, resorts etc. essentially to serve as a
·base for promoting tourism in a planned manner and to support industries that
will come up in the state in near future.
Strategy for Tourism Development in West Bengal
To make a quantum leap in tourism and to win the great tourism race, the State
Government will concentrate on the following aspects:
(i) Improvement/standardization/diversification of the existing tourism products and
creation of new tourism products by opening up new tourist locations and by adding
attractive tourist items.
(ii) Efficient marketing and publicity ofsuch product.
(iii) Perfecting the delivery systems through world-class human resource
development and application of modem information technology in tourism
industry.
(iv) Drawing up and implementing tourism plans, policies and incentive schemes to
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facilitate vastly increased flow of investment to tourism projects in the state
from private sector, both domestic and foreign.
The Department of Tourism and the State Tourism Development Corporation will
continue to expand their network of tourist facilities and other tourism-related
activities all over the state and even outside, primarily for the benefit of the middle
class and budget tourists. At the same time, the Department will play the role of a
facilitator or catalyst in respect of investment by the private sector. The State
Government will mostly confine its efforts to infrastructure development, publicity,
and dissemination of information and coordination of sectoral activities to create
conditions conducive to private sector investment in tourism.
Tourism Industry
'Tourism Industry', as it is understood in the modem sense of the term, means and
includes all services and facilities that attract tourists and make their visit and stay as
comfortable and meaningful as possible. The fundamentals of tourism as an industry
lie in adding value to the existing locations or creating new areas/sources of tourist
attraction to encourage people to undertake tours.
Tourism Industry, therefore, includes, among others, the following :Accommodation
Projects:
(i) Hotels, (ii) Resorts, (iii) Motels, (iv) Apartment Hotels, (v) Heritage Hotels, (vi)
Yatriniwas, (vii) Yatrika, (viii) Guest Houses (excluding Government guest houses
and corporate guest houses for use of their own touring officials at nominal charge),
(ix) Paying Guest Accommodation.
Food Oriented Projects
(i) Restaurants, (ii) Cafetarias, (iii)Wayside Facilities. Other Tourism-related projects:
(i) Amusement/Theme Parks, (ii) Water Sports I Aero Sports I Golf Courses, (iii)
Handicraft Village Complexes, (iv) Fairs and Festivals, (v) Camps and Facilities
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encouraging adventure tourism, (vi) Railway Travel Projects such as 'Palace-on-
Wheels', {vii) Sea/River/Lake Cruise Projects, (viii) Sound and Light Shows at
Heritage Sites, (ix) Museum, (x) Natural Parks and Zoo, (xi) Safari Projects, (xii)
Aerial Ropeway, (xiii) Sports Complex/Health Care Complex, (xiv) Training
Institutes for the personnel ofhospitality/tourism industry.
Service-oriented projects
(i) Travel Agency, (ii) Tour Operation, (iii) Transport Operation, (iv) Linkage with
International Hotel/Resort Chains (Franchise).
3.4 Tourism and accommodation in West Bengal
Hotels and Resorts
Hotels and Resorts should usually have facilities expected of the establishments in 1
to 5 star category or approved non-star category according to the guidelines issued by
the Department of Tourism, Govt. of India or Government of West Bengal from time
to time. Their size should be as per norms prescribed by the Department of Tourism,
Govt. of India and Govt. of West Bengal for such units. Tourist Resorts' mean those
units which have at least any eight of the following activities/facilities : (a) Health
Club facilities e.g. saunabath, Jacuzzi, steambath, gymnasium etc. (b) Water-sports
e.g. white water rafting. canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, yachting, windsurfing,
rowing, boating etc. (c) Swimming Pool, (d) Aerosports e.g. power-flying, hang-
gliding, para-gliding, para-sailing etc. (e) Skiing, (0 Ice-skating, (g) Roller skating, (h)
Sports like tennis, Table Tannis, Badminton, Billiards, Bowling Alley, (i) Golf, U)
Angling, (k) Nature Cure facilities e.g. Naturopathy, Yoga, Ayurvedic/Herbal cures,
(1) Beauty Parlour including Barber Shops and Massage facilities, (m) Children's
comers including Creche, Park, Indoor Game and other recreational facilities, (n)
Landscaped Gardens and Orchards, (o) Jogging tracks/Nature trails, (p)
Convention/Conference facilities, (q) Shopping Arcade, (r) Well Stocked library
including Video Library, (s) Auditorium.
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Motels
The Motel projects should have highway facilities consisting of a minimum of two
lettable rooms, public toilets, a restaurant, a first-aid centre, medicine store, a utility
store, handicraft-selling centre and parking space for at least ten vehicles. Facilities
like public telephone booth, car repairing shop and fuel-filling stations for vehicles
may be included as desirable activities. About a hectare of land will be needed for a
standard motel.
Apartment Hotel
Apartment Hotel projects should have minimum ten suites - each suite with two fully
furnished rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and attached bath. In addition, in the
premises there should be at least one restaurant, house-keeping service, utility and
provision store and a common lounge.
Water Sports
The water sports project should have minimum ten water sports equipments along
with a pontoon/jetty, a boat house, changing rooms, lockers, toilets and shower
facilities. A restaurant and a lounge may be included as desirable activities.
Aero Sports
An Aero Sports Centre, besides having paraglide, winch and Para plane, ought to have
the following minimum infrastructure: (a) Operation area- open area measuring about
10 acres without any obstruction, (b) A store room (10 ft. x 10 ft) for paragliding
equipment, (c) A garage for winch/Para plane having dimension of 20ft x 1Oft., (d)
Training aids: A TVNCP in case of training being planned/arranged by Aero-Sports
Centre.
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Arts & Crafts Village
The Arts & Crafts Village project will consist of(a) minimum of five acres of land on
which there should be facilities like space for work by at least ten artisans and for
display of different crafts, (b) an exhibition area of not less than one thousand sq.ft.
(c) a multi-purpose hall for folk shows/performing arts and film-screening, a
restaurant and toilet block etc.
Golf Course
A Golf Course project will consist of minimum 9 holes golfing facility with an
expanse of land measuring 50 acres, space for parking at least ten vehicles, a lounge
and toilets.
Camping and tent facilities
The project of camping and tent facilities should have minimum 5 tents located in an
area not less than 1 acre of land, at least two toilets and two showers separate for men
and women with running water and a restaurant. The camping sites should have
specific sewerage disposal points for campers. There should be proper arrangements
for disposal ofsewage, sewerage and solid garbage.
Amusement Park
An Amusement Park should mean a place wherein various types of amusements
including games or rides or both are provided on permanent basis, on payment offees.
The minimum area requirement for an amusement park to be an eligible tourism unit
would be 5 hectares.
Aerial Ropeway
Aerial Ropeway means a system of overhead ropes on which the carriers are used for
the purpose of carriage of passengers, animals or goods and includes posts, ropes,
carriers, stations, offices, warehouse, workshop, machinery and other equipments
used for the purpose of Aerial Ropeway and the land appurtenant to such Aerial
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Ropeway.
Heritage Hotel
A heritage hotel project shall include palace/castle/fort/residence of architectural
excellence which was built prior to 1950 and which is being converted into a hotel
with a minimum of ten rooms. The facilities and the features alongwith the services
should be as per classification guideline ofthe Department of Tourism, Govt. ofIndia
as applicable to heritage hotels from time to time.
Convention Centre
A Convention Centre should provide for a variety of needs such as Conferences,
Conventions, Exhibition and Information, Business get-together and should have the
following features : (a) Physical Parameters : one plenary conference hall with an
enclosed AC floor area ofat least 4600 sq.ft. (to sit at least 500 persons in auditorium
style). The Plenary Hall should be such that it could be divided into independent units
of at least 7 smaller conference rooms and meeting chambers, adequate foyer/pre-
function space adjoining the halls for registration, information gathering, circulation
etc. Adequate open air area for displaying larger exhibits and for unconstructive
loading/ unloading zones, (b) Audio-visual facilities : Simultaneous interpretation
system for at least four languages (wireless), amplification system, acoustic controls,
computer controlled lighting system, professional level video projection equipment
including 35 mm and 16 mm film projectors, high density overhead projection and
wide screen slide projector, (c) Other Facilities : office, restaurant, toilets, public
telephone booth, parking space for at least 40 vehicles, first-aid centre and reception
counters.
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Paying Guest accommodation
It means accommodation set apart by any family in its own residential
accommodation for allowing the tourists to stay there as members of the family and
must conform to the requirements as laid down by the Central/State Government from
time to time. This will facilitate additional earnings by such families.
3.5 Tourism as an Industry in West Bengal
State Government to accord the status of 'Industry' to Tourism, Commerce &
Industries Department issued a Notification No. 945-CI/H-4F/26/92 (Pt.) Dated 11
September, 1996 and No. 302-CI/H/4F-26/92 (Pt) dated March 17, 1997 amending
West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 1993 (for Medium and Large Scale Industries so as to
incorporate a group of tourism units for benefits there under. Similar notification has
also been issued by Cottage and Small Scale Industries Department amending the
State Scheme oflncentives for cottage and small scale industries, 1993.
As a result, the incentives and benefits under the West Bengal Incentive Scheme,
1993 (for Medium and Large Scale Industries) as amended up to 2004 is now
available to the following tourism units only : (a) Hotels, (b) Motels, (c) Heritage
Hotels, (d) Yatriniwas, (e) Yatrika, (f) Resorts, (g) Railway Travel Projects on the
pattern of "Palace-on-Wheels", (h) Aerial Ropeways and (i) Camps and facilities
encouraging adventure tourism. Similar benefits are also available to small scale
tourism units under the amended State Scheme of Incentive for cottage and small
scale units, 1993 as amended up to 2004.
It would be the policy of the State Tourism Department to actively promote, support
and assist all other tourism units, projects and activities and constantly endeavour to
remove any bottlenecks and difficulties in their implementation.
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Special Tourism Areas (STAs)
The Govt. of India introduced this concept in the National Action Plan for Tourism.
These STAs will have identifiable boundaries as notified by the State Government
where Government lands will be allotted for hotels, resorts and other tourism related
activities at moderate rates and where the prospective investors will be entitled to
special incentives and concessions under the West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 1996 as
amended up to 2004.
Classification of developed areas and backward areas in tourism
For the purpose of determination of types and quanta of incentives available to
tourism units, the classification of the State's territory into Group A, Group B, Group
C and Group D has been made under the West Bengal Incentive Scheme, 1993 as
amended up to 2004 (for Medium and Large Scale industries) and under the State
Scheme ofIncentive for Cottage and Small Scale Industries, 1993.
Government Initiatives for Planned Development o' Tourism in West Bengal
At the initial stage, the Tourism Department gave thrust towards the development of
infrastructure i.e., construction of tourist lodges in the tourist spots of the State.
Thereafter, since early 1990's the State Government had taken several initiatives for
planned development of tourism in different areas of the state and accordingly
Tourism Department had engaged consultants from time to time for preparation of
plans for sustainable tourism development. The project reports those were prepared
with the above purpose are mentioned below:
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Table no. 14: project reports of West Bengal Tourism
Year of
Sl.
Name of the Project Report
Name of the Preparation
No. Consultant of the Project
Report
1. Project Feasibility Report on Tourism W'EBCON 1990
Complex at Piyali
2, Heritage Tourism at Murshidabad WEBCON 1994
3. Master Plan for Tourism Development Tata Consultancy
1997in Dooars and Hills ofKalimpong Services -.
4. Tourism Development Plan at
WEBCON 1998
Sunderbans
5. Feasibility Study- Tourism WEBCON 1998
Development-cum-Investment Plan-
Heritage Tourism at Bishnupur region
at Bankura District.
6. Feasibility Study-Tourism Development WEBCON 1998
-cum-Investment Plan-Heritage
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at Gour-Pandua in Malda district &
Tourism Development Plan for
iagjivanpur (Maida).
7. Preparation of Survey Map and WEBCON 1999
Development Plan ofvacant land at
Varasnasi Kalibari Complex (under
Cooch Behar Debuttor Trust)
8. Report on Tourism Potential Study Taylor Nelson 1999
carried out in Western Forest Tracts Mode
in West Bengal & Tourism Profile of
Purulia
9. Feasibility Study for Tourist Resort HUDCO 2000
Shankarpur
10. 20-Year Perspective Plan ofWest WEBCON 2004
Bengal Tourism
Ministry ofTourism, Govt. ofWest Bengal, 2002-04 (Table No. 14)
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Subsequent to the change of policy of the Govt. of India towards implementation of
tourism schemes in the 1Oth Plan giving emphasis towards development of tourism
project having impact, the Tourism Department sent a detailed project report for
Destination Tourism Development of Bishnupur based on the above study in the year
2003-04 and the Govt. of India also sanctioned the scheme. Similarly, the Tourism
Department has sent Tea Tourism Project and Circuit Tourism Development Project
at Dooars based on the study report of TCS on this matter to Govt. of India for
sanction in the year 2004-05. The Tourism Department also finalized the 20-year
perspective plan for tourism development in the State in the year 2004. The Govt. of
India has also accorded sanction to the said perspective plan.
3.6 Tourism Department and its Structure
Evolution of Tourism Department
The Department of Tourism was set up in 1959. The attention to the development of
tourist facilities was given from the 3 Plan Period onwards, Early in 1950 the
executive part of tourism organization came into being with the appointment of a
Tourist Development Officer. He was assisted by some of the existing staff of Home
(Transport) Department. In 1960-61 the Assistant Secretary of the Home (Transport)
Department was made Director of Tourism ex-officio and a few posts of assistants
were created. Subsequently, the Secretary of Home (Transport) Department became
the ex-officio Director of Tourism. Two Regional Tourist Offices - one for the five
North Bengal districts i.e., Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, West Dinajpur and
Maida with headquarters at Darjeeling and the other for the remaining districts of the
State with headquarters at Kolkata were also set up. The Regional Office at KolKata
started functioning on 2nd September, 1961. The Regional Office in Darjeeling was
started on 1st May, 1962 by taking over the existing Tourist Bureau of the Govt. of
India at Darjeeling. The tourism wing of the Home (Transport) Department was
transferred to the Development Department on 1st September, 1962. Development
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Commissioner then became the ex-officio Director ofTourism. Subsequently, in view
of the increasing activities of tourism organization it was transformed into a full-
fledged Tourism Department, though the Secretary of the Forest Department
functioned as the Secretary, Tourism Department. This Department at present has
been functioning as an independent Department under a separate Secretary since
1987.
Organizational set up & functioning
Headed by a Secretary (Principal Secretary at present) the Department ofTourism has
hitherto been an integrated administrative set up comprising the Secretariat and the
Directorate. The incumbent in the post of Director of Tourism is designated to hold
dual charges ofoffices ofthe Tourism Directorate and also ofthe secretariat under the
Secretary or the Principal Secretary whatever it might be. In discharge ofhis duties as
Director of Tourism, the incumbent is assisted by (i) 1-Joint Director, (ii) 3-Deputy
Directors, viz., Deputy Director of Tourism, Darjeeling, Deputy Director of Tourism,
Kolkata and Deputy Director of Tourism (Caretaking) at Headquarters, (iii) 1-Supdt.
Accounts, (iv) 2-Assistant Directors, viz, Assistant Director (Public Relations) and
Assistant Director (Headquarters), (v) 1-Project Officer, (vi) i-Special Officer
Tourism, (viij 1-Tourism Development Officer, Siliguri, (viii) 2-Tourist Officers, (ix)
17-Assistani Tourist Officers, (x) !-Maintenance Supdt. (Garage), (xi) 1-Chief
Mechanic. Garage and the supporting strength ofother Group B, C and D employees.
The Secretariat functions of the Tourism Department are carried with the Principal
Secretary/Secretary at the head with the Special Secretary/Joint Secretary and Ex-
officio Director of Tourism, one Assistant Secretary, fii) one OSD, (iii) one Registrar
and (iv) one Section Officer and the supporting strength of the Group B, C and D
employees.
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Fig. 2. Integrated Administrative Set Up is given below:
Secretary/Principal Secretary
lDirector ofTourism & Ex-Special Secretary
There are two Regional Tourist Offices: one at Kolkata and another at Siliguri with an
officer in the rank ofDy. Director being the head ofeach such office. This apart, there
arc five Tourism Information Offices at Darjeeling and Cooch Behar under Regional
Tourist Office of Siliguri and Dlifgapur, Digha, Berhampore under Regional Tourist
Office ofKolkata. In addition, there are two Tourism Information Offices outside the
State: one at New Delhi and another at Chennai.
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Agencies/Authorities under control of Tourism Department
There are two undertakings, one statutory society and one trust under the control of
the Department. They are :
West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. is another undertaking under
Tourism Department. It runs 25 lodges on its own and 7 lodges through management
contract system. The annual turnover is Rs. 7.7 crore approx.
Food Craft Institute
To provide adequate training in hotel management a Food Craft Institute, a society
under the statute, was established at Darjeeling by Govt. of India in 1990. This
Institute was transferred to Tourism Department with effect from 11411995. A sum of
Rs. 20 lakh p.a. is being provided by Tourism Department to run this Institute.
Cooch Behar Debuttar Trust
Cooch Behar Debuttar Trust was transferred from L & LR Department to Tourism
Department in the year 1990. Properties under this Trust in Cooch Behar, Benaras and
Mathura were transferred to Tourism Department for maintenance and development.
Cooch Behar Debuttar Trust has about 130 employees.
3.7 Tourism Wing ofDGHC
After formation of Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council a separate wing of tourism under
the Hill Council was created and the assets under the direct control of Tourism
Department were transferred to DGHC along with the staff. There is one Secretary,
Tourism under DGHC and one Deputy Director, Tourism (DGHC) along with 130
other staff whose services are supposed to be controlled by this Department. The
Department of Tourism has been an integrated administrative set up comprising the
Secretariat and the Directorate
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A. Secretariat
Table 15: Group A Ports : Staff Pattern of Tourism Department
Sl.No. Name ofthe Posts Sanctioned strength Existing strength as
on 31.03.205
1 Principal Secretary 1 1
2. Director & Ex-Officio Spl. 1 1
Secretary
3. OSD & Ex-officio Dy. Secretary 1 1
4. Officer on Special Duty 1 1
5. Registrar 1 1
6. Section Officer 1 1
Total 6 6
Group B Posts :
Sl.No. Name ofthe Posts Sanctioned strength Existing strength
1 Head Assistant 2 2
2. U.D. Assistant 7 7
3. Typist Supervisor 1 1
4. Typist Grade I 2 2
Total 12 12
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Group C Posts:
Sl.No. Name ofthe Posts Sanctioned strength Existing strength
1 L. D. Assistant 7 7
2. Typist (Basic Grade) 2 2
3. Muharrior Grade-l 1 1
4. Mutharrior Grade II 1 1
5. Record Supplier 1 1
'
Total 12 12
Group D Posts :
SI. Name ofthe Posts Sanctioned strength Existing strength
No.
1. Duftry 1 1
2. Group D Grade - I 6 5
3. Group D (Basic Grade) 10 6
4. Sweeper I -
5. Farash I 1
6. Night Guard 1 1
Total 20 14
Grand Total 50 44
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Table no 16: Group A Posts, Staff Pattern of Tourism Directorate
Sl. Name ofthe Posts Sanctioned strength Existing strength
No. as on 31.03.2005
I. Joint Director ofTourism 1 1
2. Deputy Director ofTourism 3 3
3. Assistant Director 2 1
4. Maintenance Supdt. 1 1
5. Assistant Statistician 1 1
6. Tourist Development Officer 1 1
7. Tourist Officer 4 4
8. Manager-cum-Caretaker 1 1
9. Assistant Director (Accounts) 1 1
10. Special Officer 1 1
11. Project Officer 1 1
Total 17 16
Group B Posts :
INo
I. Asstt. Tourist Officer 26 17
2. Senior Accountant 1 1
3. ChiefMechanic 1 X
4. Transport Supdt. 1 1
5. Asstt. Manager 1 X
6. Research Assistant 1 1
7. Advt. & Publicity Assistant 1 1
8. Bengali Translator 1 1
9. Computor 1 1
10. Special Assistant 1 X
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No. as on 31.03.2005
11. Typist Grade - 1 1 1
12. Accountant 1 X
13. Senior Mechanic 1 1
14. Garage Inspector 1 1
15. Operational Inspector 1 X
16. Common clerical cadre ofUpper 23 16
Division Clerk
17. Office Suptdt 1 X
18. Telephone Operator Gr. I 1 1
Total 65 43
Group C Posts :
SI. Name ofthe Posts Sanctioned strength Existing strength
No
1. Common clerical cadre ofLower 14 8
Division Clerk
2. Typist 4 2
3. Receptionist 2 2
4. Caretaker 2 2
5. Driver (Vehicle) 32 30
6. Driver (Launch) 1 1
7. Asst. Cashier 1 X
8. Sareng 1 1
9. Fitter 1 X
10. Mechanic 2 X
11. Electric Fitter 1 X
12. Sukhani 1 X
13. Laskar 2 2
14. Greaser 1 1
15. Chowkidar 1 1
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No. as on 31.03.2005
16. Cash Sarkar 1 1
17. Cook 3 2
Total 70 53
Group D Posts :
St. Name ofthe Posts ' Sanctioned strength Existing strength
1. Duftry 1 X
2. Mate 7 6
3. Chowkidar-cum-Helper 10 6
4. Orderly Peon 3 3
5. Office Peon 15 11
6. Sweeper 10 7
7. Farash 1 1
8. Darwan 6 6
9. Messenger Peon 2 2
10. Night Guard 8 7
11. Cleaner Attendant 10 5
12. Helper-cum-Cleaner 4 3
13. Lodge Attendant 9 9
14. Mali 1 X
15. Masalchi 2 2
16. Guard 1 1
17. Peon 1 X
Total 91 69
Grand Total 243 181
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State Budget Allocation
There has been a substantial reduction in budget allocation under plan head from the
year 2002-03 as will be evident from the table given below. The plan and non-plan
outlay and the expenditure under different heads ofaccounts from the year 2000-0l to
2003-04 were as follows:
Table No. 17: State Budget (2002-03)
Year 3452 Plan 3452 Non Plan 3452 Plan 3452-Hill 2550-Cooch 3451 Non
Areas Plan Behar plan
Debuttar
Turst Non
Plan
Fund Exp. Fund Exp. Fund Exp. Fund Exp Fund Exp. Fund Exp
2000- 875.00 666.78 440.88 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 78.75 85.45 65.74 68.43
01
2001- 607.00 477.80 454.03 379.21 463.00 206.76 30.00 30.00 105.26 85.52 69.73 58.13
02
2002- 451.79 315.03 472.30 252.12 600.00 100.00 30.00 30.00 104.00 77.94 72.51 60.08
03
2003- 133.99 118.47 340.13 660.98 271.80 20.00 5.00 10.00 105.78 91.70 73.30 62.95
04
State Budget Allocation in 2002-03 & 2003-04, Ministry ofTourism, Govt. ofW. B.
The Tourism Department spent Rs. 48.87 lakh under state plan fund for repair of
Gadiara Tourist Ladge, purchase of land at Murti for construction of Tourist Lodge,
furnishing of Bishnupur Tourist Lodge and Madarihat Tourist Lodge, relocation of
Tourist Information Centre at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in the year 2002-03.
Similarly, the Department spent Rs. 60.29 lakh in the year 2003-04 for repair and
maintenance of Great Eastern Hotel, Bakhali Tourist Lodge, Darjeeling Tourist
Lodge, Udayachal Tourist Lodge, Raiganj Tourist Lodge, Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge,
Tourist Project at Chandannagore and on-line computerization for the ticket booking
ofthe tourist lodges.
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Works taken up with Central Financial Assistance in 2002-03 & 2003-04
During the financial year 2002-03 Tourism Department spent Rs. 90.98 lakh under
Central Sector/ Centralised sponsored schemes for renovation and expansion of (i)
Madarihat Tourist Lodge (ii) Digha Tourist Lodge (iii) Malancha Tourist Lodge
Barrackpore (Phase I) (iv) Diamond Harbour Tourist Lodge (v) Maldah Tourist
Lodge (vi) Bishnupur Tourist Lodge and (vii) Tollygunge Golf Club (viii) Tourist
Lodge at Assansol (ix) Tourist Lodge at Tarakeswar (x) Tourist Lodge at Shankarpur
(xi) Tourist Lodge at Bankura (xii) Tourist Lodge at Jalpaiguri which were sanctioned
by the Govt. of India in the 9th Plan. The Department spent Rs. 46.99 lakh in the
financial year 2003-04 for (i) Beautification and development of river front at
Chandannagore (ii) Upgradation of Golf Course at Tollygunge Golf Course at
Tollygunge Club Ltd. (iii) Construction of Tourist Lodge at Bishnupur (iv) Expansion
and upgradation of Malancha Tourist Lodge (v) Construction of additional
accommodation at Madarihat Tourist Lodge (vi) Construction of Tourist Lodge at
Jalpaigun (vii) Upgradation of Udayachal Tourist Lodge (viii) Tourist Complex at
Midnapore (ix) Preparation of 20-year Perspective Plan for tourism development in
West Bengal and (x) Upgradation ofMalda Tourist Lodge.
Central Financial Assistance Sanctioned in 2002-03 & 2003-04
The Govt. of India has since changed its policy towards implementation of tourism
schemes in the 1Oth Five-Year plan and given thrust towards development of tourism
projects having impact instead ofsimply undertaking construction oftourist lodges. In
the year 2002-03 a scheme viz., Tourism Destination Development Scheme at
Darjeeling amounting to Rs. 2,10,00,000/- covering works like Beautification and
Construction of View Point near Peshok Wayside Inn, Darjeeling, Beautification and
Construction of View Point near Dilaram Wayside Inn, Darjeeling, Car Park below
Silver Fir, Darjeeling, Illumination of Historical Monuments, Darjeeling and
Integrated Development of Srubbery Nightingale Park, Darjeeling was sanctioned by
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the Govt. of India. The scheme was taken up for execution by Darjeeling Gorkha
Autonomous Hill Council. Similarly, the Govt. of India sanctioned four schemes as
mentioned below in the year 2003-04 :
(i) De~dapment of tourism at Bishnupur under Tourism Destination Development
Scheme (ii) Development of Recreation Park at Siliguri under Tourism Destination
Development Scheme (iii) Development of Dakshineswar Kali Temple Complex
under Tourism Destination Development Scheme and (iv) Development of Rural
Tourism Centre at Shantiniketan.
Promotion of Private Sector Investment in Tourism
The State Tourism Department, in tune with the State Government's policy, put its
best for encouraging private investment in the field of tourism activities. The State
Govt. entered into a memorandum ofunderstanding with the Sahara India Pariwar for
a joint venture for development of an Integrated Sunderban Tourism Development
Scheme in the year 2002-03 followed by an MOA with them in the year 2003-04.
Besides, since the declaration of tourism as industry in the year 1996 as per Tourism
Policy of the State Government, 54 (fifty four) units comprising of hotel, resort,
heritage hotel, aerial ropeway etc. with total projected capital investment of Rs.
66226.49 lakh have so far registered in the Tourism Department.
Tourism Promotion & Publicity
During the year 2002-03 Tourism Department spent an amount of Rs. 58.85 lakh
towards promotion and publicity of Tourism Destination in West Bengal. The
Department participated in tourism fairs held at Kolkata, Bangalore, Nagpur, Chennai
and New DeihL The Department organized a campaign of Bangia Dekho (Visit
Bengal) within the State of West Bengal and participated in several festivals viz.,
Vishnupur Festival, Abbas Mela, Banabibi Utsav etc. The Department also
participated in PATA during the last financial year at Singapore and promoted West
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Bengal as a partner state of Govt. of India, XVIII Annual Convention of lATO was
held at Taj Bengal Hotel, Kolkata during August-September, 2002. West Bengal
being the host state, Tourism Department participated in it in a bag way and an
amount of Rs. 15 lakh (approx) was spent from the State Plan Budget. The State
Tourism in cooperation with Railway Authorities, Airport Authorities, Kolkata and
West Bengal Police and State Transport Department had organized Tourist Assistance
Week in the last week ofJanuary, 2003 to create awareness amongst the tourists.
Similarly, during the year 2003-04 Tourism Department spent an amount of Rs.
57,58,757/- towards promotion and publicity of tourism destination in West Bengal.
The Department participated in tourism fairs held at KoJkata, Bangalore, Nagpur,
Chennai and New Delhi, The Department organized West Bengal Tourism Festival in
Kolkata during this year. The festival proved to be a grand success and attracted large
number of visitors. The Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Hotel &
Restaurant Association of India was held at Koikata in 2004. The Department
provided a financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh under State Plan budget with a view to
arranging wide publicity ofthe tourist spots ofthe State.
3.8 West Bengal tourism development corporation ltd.
West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., an undertaking of the Govt. of
West Bengal, was incorporated on 29-4-1974 under the Companies Act, 1956 with an
Authorised Share Capital of Rs. 2.5 crore and Paid-up Share Capital of Rs. 2 lakhs
with two primary objectives viz., (a) managing commercial activities of Tourism
Department/Directorate in a professional manner and (b) playing an effective
promotional role in the tourism sector on behalf of the State Government. In
November, 1997 the Authorised Share Capital was raised to Rs. 10 crore and the
equity participation of Government of West Bengal stood at Rs. 887.63 lakh as on
31st March, 2004.
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Composition of the Board
The company is headed by the Minister-in-Charger (Tourism) as the Chairman and a
Board ofDirectors. The constitution ofthe current Board is as follows :
1. Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge, Govt, ofWest Bengal. Chairman
2. Principal Secretary, Tourism Deptt. Vice Chairman
3. Director ofTourism & E.O. Special Secretary Director
4. Ma'naging Director, WBTDC Ltd. Director
5. Managing Director, W.B. Forest Dev. Corpn. Director
6. Regional Director, Govt. ofIndia Tourist Office Director
7. Special Secretary, Finance Deptt. Director
Organizational set up
Below the Managing Director, in the organizational set up, are the four General
Managers - GM (Operation). GM (Technical), GM (Finance & Accounts) and GM
(Personnel) who are on deputation from the Government and below them are the
Chief Accounts Officer and four Deputy General Managers followed by other down
the line.
Initially 14 tourist lodges along with 175 employees of Tourism Directorate working
in those lodges were transferred to West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation
Ltd. Subsequently, more lodges, both old and new, were transferred to West Bengal
Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. Presently the Corporation has a work force of
493 employees including 38 Government employees on dep~tation from the Tourism
Directorate constituting 1.15% ofthe total strength. Currently the Company has a total
number of 1190 beds in its 25 Tourist lodges. There are 7 tourist lodges under
management contract in private hands and 2 more are to be given out on management
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contract during the year 2005-06.
Overview of performance during the year 2002-03 and 2003-04
Out of 25 lodges and 3 snack-bar/fast food units run by West Bengal Tourism
Development Corporation Ltd. with its own employees, 15 lodges had generated
operating surplus during the years 2002-03 and 2003-04. Average occupancy of the
tourist lodges stood at 32.9% during the year 2002-03 and 36% during the year
2003-04.
Operational surplus of the Corporation from tourist lodges (before making
adjustments on account of non-cash and prior-period items as well as Head Office
expenses) had increased from Rs. 9,78,027/- in 2002-03 toRs. 33,24,817/- in 2003-
04. This has been a creditable achievement as the company had suffered operational
losses in the immediately two preceding years. The operational loss was Rs.
14,73,008/- in 2000-01 which decreased toRs. 2,66,9211- in 2001-02. The Sunderban
Safari, made famous by the Company, forms the backbone of its activities in the
Package. Tour Sector which earned an operational surplus ofRs. 96,70,329/- in 2002-
03 and Rs. 1,00,94,494/- in 2003-04.
Diversification and extension of operations
The company has applied to the Government for issuing off-shop licenses to the
company at certain selected places. There is a possibility of receiving positive
response from the Government in this respect. It is expected that such off-shops
would be able to generate good revenue if the company is able to start the off-shops
this year.
With the objective of augmenting steady revenue inflow, the company has already
extended holiday home facilities in Darjeeling Tourist Lodge to Airport Authority of
India and Indian Oil Company Ltd. in consideration of fixed amounts. Endeavor is
being made to extend such facilities to Kalimpong Tourist Lodge also.
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The company is contemplating to introduce package tours in East Asian Countries,
considering the high demand for such tours.
Special emphasis is proposed to be given this year for the promotion and development
ofRiver Tourism which has vast potential.
Considering the vast potential of development of tourism in the Dooars region,
package tours are being organized in both Eastern and Western Dooars this year.
A new package tour is being organized this year originating from Dhamakhali
covering new tourist destinations.
Keeping in mind the needs of tourists from other States, the new package tour named
'Bangia Dekho' (Visit Bengal) is being organized this year too covering the important
destinations across the slate.
Upgradation and Extension Programme
WBTDC, in its commitment to provide above average service to its customers, has to
take into consideration some long-term perspectives as well as certain short-term
plans. Although inadequate finance often acts as a dampener to the Company's
endeavour in this regard, some modest short-term plans have been taken up.
An urgent programme for essential repairs and maintenance of different tourist lodges
and construction of additional facilities at some of the tourist lodges have been
chalked out for implementation.
Food craft institute
The Food Craft Institute was founded in July, 1990 at Lowis Jubilee Complex,
Darjeeling-734101. The main objective of this institute is to impart training on
..
Hospitality Industry to young boys and girls. It was a fact that a total number of 884
students of this institute have received training in different streams up to the session
2003-04 and most of them have been placed with various organizations of repute all
over the country and abroad. A few ofthem have established their own business.
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Administrative and financial control
As per the norms of the Govt, of India, this institute was initially funded by the
Department of Tourism, Govt. of India for the first five years, i.e., 1990 to 31.3.95.
The Department of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal thereafter took over the institute
w.e.f, 1.4,1995.
Since then the Department of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal has been the
administrative authority ofthe Institute. In order to run the institute and to pay salaries
and allowances of the employees, the fund has been provided by the West Bengal
Tourism Department since 1.4.1995.
Composition of the Board of Governors
There is a Board of Governors with the following members to formulate policies and
look into the overall administrative affairs ofthe institute.
1. Principal Secretary, DGHC (nominee ofthe State Govt.)
2. Director of Tourism
3. 2 (two) representatives ofDGHC
4. 4 (four) representatives of Central Govt.
5. An expert of Catering Technology
6. 2 (two) personnel from Hotel Industry
7. Principal of the Institute
Composition of the Executive Committee
An Executive Committee of the Institute constituted with the following members
executes the functions ofthe institutes as per principles and policies laid down by the
Board ofGovernnors and the State Govt.
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I. Principal Secretary, DGHC (nominee ofthe State Govt.)
2. 2 (two) representatives ofthe Central Govt.
3. 1(one) representative ofDGHC
4. 1(one) expert ofCatering Technology.
5. Principal ofthe Institute
6. Deputy Director ofTourism, Siliguri.
Faculty & Courses taught
The Institute's administration is run by the Principal who is in-charge of the Institute.
At present there are 3 members (teachers) and 5 attendants. The faculty members are
in-charge of the departments of cookery, food and beverage service and front office
operation. Apart from all these personnel, there are a number of part-time teachers in
the institute.
The institute imparts training in the following courses
1. Food Production
2. Food and Beverage Service
3. Front Office Operation
4. House Keeping (at present this department has not been functioning due to
non-receipt ofapplicants since 1999-2000 session).
In addition to the abovementioned normal courses, the following subjects are also
simultaneously taught in the institute. 1) Computer Application, 2) Spoken English &
Hindi and 3) Typewriting to enhance the employability of the candidates passing out
from this Institute and to foster the concept ofmulti-utility personnel required in small
and medium hotels in the region.
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The training session is for one and half years including six months of Industrial
Training in different hotels in India. The admission is done through advertisement and
the academic session commences from the middle ofJuly every year.
42 and 47 trainees completed training from the Institute in the year 2002-03 and 2003-
04 respectively.
Cooch behar debuttar trust
Genesis
The erstwhile Kingdom of Cooch Behar was established by Late Visva Singha.
Thereafter the said state was ruled by different Maharajas from time to time. After
India became independent, the princely state of Cooch Behar merged with the
Government ofIndia on August 28, 1949. According to the Clause VIII ofthe merger
agreement the management of the temple and Debuttar properties in the state was
entrusted to a Trust consisting of His Highness as President, 3 nominees of His
Highness and 2 nominees ofthe Government.
Composition of Trust
On the basis of the agreement, Cooch Behar Religious Trust Rules, 1966 was framed
and a trust was formed with (i) His Highness the Maharaja Bhup Bahadur of Cooch
Behar- President, (ii) 3 nominees ofHis Highness and (iii) Dy. Commissioner, Cooch
Behar (subsequently the word Dist. Magistrate was substituted for Dy. Commissioner
by an amendment) and SDO, Sadar, Cooch Behar as nominees ofthe Government for
management, functioning and control of the Trust property. District Magistrate,
Cooch Behar is now the Chairman ofthe Trust.
Source of Fund for the Trust
The Trust is now funded by the State Government and the expenditure on account of
(a) the salaries ofthe employees and (b) the maintenance ofthe temples is borne from
the State Exchequer. The employees of the Cooch Behar Debuttar Trust are awarded
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the pay scales and other allowances similar to that of State Government employees
since 1990.
Administrative aspect of the Cooch Behar Debuttar Trust
The administrative office of the Cooch Behar Debuttar Trust is situated in the temple
premises and the administration of the Trust is being controlled at the office of the
Assistant Director ofTourism (PR), Siliguri.
Strength & Categories of Employees
The following number and categories of employees are working at Debuttar Trust
Board, Cooch Behar (Appendix-1).
Table No. 18: Staff pattern
1. Regular 82
2. Daily wage & Fixed Pay 18
3. Part time 24
The detailed categorial ofthe regular employees :
1. L D Clerk 2
2, GroupD 3
3. Guard 11
4'
Mali 8
5. Musician 3
6. Poojari-cum-Bhogpachak 20
7. Caretaker 3
8. Bhogpachak 6
9. Deori 20
10. Balikarak 1
11. Night Guard 2
12. Servant 3
Total 82
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In the year 2002-03 and 2003-04 Rs. 28,43,000/- was spent towards repair of Madan
Mohan Temple, Mekliganj, Cooch Behar, Madan Mohan Temple, Mathabhanga,
Cooch Behar, Construction of boundary wall of Giridharilal Gopi Ballav Temple,
Tufanganj, Construction of boundary wall with pathway of Siddheswari Temple,
repair and renovation ofSiddheswari Temple and Kamakshya Temple.
Table 19: Statement Containing the Units Registered with the Tourism
Department
Financial Year No. of Hotel Resort Hotel Aerial Others Approx.
Registered Unit Ropeway Total Project Cost
(Prop.) (In Rs.
Lakhs)
1998-99 16 11 5 X X X 10520.34
1999-2000 12 9 2 X 1 X 42425.54
(Hyatt+lTC)
included
2000-2001 8 7 X 1 X X 772.35
2001-02 5 3 2 X X X 3567.91
2002-03 8 4 4 X X X 8078.02
2003-04 5 5 X X X X 862.33
54 39 13 1 1 y 66226.49
Source:- Tourism department, Govt. ofWest Bengal, 2002
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Table 20: Statement of the Year 2003-04 under plan Head
SP - State Plan (Annual Plan & 1Oth Plan) (Amount in Rs. Lakhs)
Head ofA/C. Budget Expendit
Outlay ure
3452-01-101- Tourist Transpon including Watercraft- 5.00 6.00
001-
3452-01-800- Tourist Organisation.... Information & 5.00 0.44
002- Assistance Services -
3452-01-800- Expansion/Improvement oftourist - 5.00 18.86
003- lodges
3452-01-800- Organisation of a planning and Plan 2.00 7.00
004- Monitoring Cell -
3452-01-800- Provision ofdeveloped sites, 5.00 3.59
005- oftourist lodges etc.-
Head ofA/C. Budget Expenditu
Outlay re
3452-80-003- Training- 1.00 3.00
001-
3452-80-800- Creation offacilities for adventure - 1.00 2.00
002- tourism
3452-80-800- Incentives ... under WBIS, 1993 - 1.00 4.99
006-
3452-80-800- Tourist Publicity .... Expenses- 10.00 57.59
007-
3452-80-800- Grants-in-aid to Great Eastern Hotel- 85.00 -
009-
3452-80-800- Incentives ...under W.B.I.S, 1999- 0.99 -
010-
3452-80-800- Incentives ...under W.B.I.S, 2000- 3.00 -
011-
3452-80-800- State Share to GOI Schemes - 10.00 15.00
012-
Total: 3452 133.99 118.47
5452-01-190- Share Capital of WBTDC Ltd. - 3.00 20.00
002-
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SP - State Plan (Annual Plan & 1Oth Plan) '(Amount in Rs. Lakhs)
5452-01-800- Infrastructure facilities (RIDF)- 268.80 -
001-
Total: 5452 271.80 20.00
2551-60-191- Grants to DGHC - 5.00 10.00
043-
Total: 2551 5.00 10.00
Total: SP 410.79 148.47
Core Plan 141.99 148.47
RIDF 268.80 NIL
3452-01-800-CN- Central Sector (New Schemes) - 876.03 78.99
3452-80-104- Promotion & Publicity - CN - 4.00 -
5452-01-102-CS- Centrally Sponsored (New Scheme) - 12.50 -
Source: Tourism department, Govt. ofWest Bengal, 2003
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Table 21: Statement of Financial Performance in the Year 2003-04 under non
plan head amount in Rs. Lakhs
Budget Expenditure
Outlay
2250-00- 103-NP-001- Trustees in Coochbehar for 105.78 91.70
worship of State Idols and other observances ofFestivals-
31-Grants-in-aid-
Total: 2250 105.78 91.70
3451-00-090-NP-010- Tourism Deptt.- 73.30 62.95
Total : 3451 73.30 62.95
3452-01-101-NP-001- Tourist Transport including 49.62 29.42
Watercraft -
3452-01-101-ND-004- Maintenance ofTourist Facilities- 1.40 1.26
19-Maintenance -
3452-01-101-ND-005- Managerial Subsidy to WBTDC- 6.50 20.85
33-- Subsidies-
3452-01-800-NP-002- Maintenance ofTourist Lodges, 23.18 15.49
Motel Centres etc. -
3452-80-001-NP-001- Headquarters Establishment- 26.36 21.48
34S2-80-003-NP-001- Grants-in-aid to F.C.I, Darjeeling- 36.25 33.72
3452-80-800-NP-001- Regional Establishment - 196.82 168.76
34i2-80-800-NP-002- Grants-in-aid to the Great Eastern - 370.00
Hotel 31-Grants-in-aid-
Total: 3452 340.13 660.98
Total : Non Plan 519.21 815.63
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Table No.22: Statement on Financial performance in the year 2002-03 under
non plan head Amount in Rs. Lakhs
Budget Expenditure
Outl'!Y_
3452-01-101-001- Tourist Transport including Watercraft- 10.00 -
3452-01-800-002- Tourist Organisation...Information & 6.00 6.64
Assistance Services -
3452-01-800-003- Expansion/Improvement oftourist lodges - 50.00 31.21
3452-01-800-004- Organisation ofa Planning and Plan 3.00 -
Monitoring Cell -
3452-01-800-005- Provision ofdeveloped sites, oftourist 50.00 48.93
lodges etc. -
3452-80-003-001- Training - 3.00 -
3452-80-800-002- Creation offacilities for adventure tourism- 5.00 -
3452-80-800-006- Incentives., under WBISJ993 - 25.00 -
3452-80-800-007- Tourist Publicity.... Expenses- 199.79 58.85
3452-80-800-009- Grants-in-aid to Great Eastern Hotel - 100.00 170.00
Total: 3452 451.79 315.63
5452-01-190-002- Share Capital ofWBTDC Ltd. - 100.00 100.00
5452-01-800-001- Infrastructure facilities (RIDF)- 500.00 -
Total: 5452 600.00 100.00
2551-60-191-043- Grants to DGHC- 30.00 30.00
Total: 2551 30.00 30.00
Total: SP 1081.79 445.63
Core Plan 581.79 445.63
RIDF 500.00 NIL
3452-01-800-CN- Central Sector (New Schemes)- 330.00 80.03
5452-01-102-CS- Centrally Sponsored (New Schemes)- - 22.50
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Table No. 23. Statement on finandal performance in the year 2002-03 under non
plan head (amount in Rs. Lakhs)
Head ofA/C. Budget Expenditure
Outlay
2250-00-103-NP-001- Trustees in CoochBehar for 104.00 77.94
Worship ofState Idols and other observances of
Festivals-31-Grants-in-aid-
Total: 2250 104.00 77.94
3451-00-090-NP-010- Tourism Deptt.- 72.51 60.08
Total : 3451 72.51 60.08
3452-0]-101 -NP-001 -Tourist Transport including 48.51 17.21
Watercraft -
3452-01-101-ND-004-Maintenance ofTourist Facilities 1.50 1.10
-19-Maintenance- '
3452-01-101-ND-005- Managerial Subsidy to 6.50 -
WBTDC-33- Subsidies-
3452-01-800-NP-002- Maintenance ofTourist Lodges, 27.01 15.07
Motel Centres etc. -
3452-80-001-NP-001- Headquarters Establishment- 28.52 20.74
3452-80-003-NP-001- Grants-in-aid to F.C.I., 31.00 31.00
DarieelinQ-
3452-80-800-NP-001- Regional Establishment- 238.55 167.00
3452-01-800-NP-001- Maintenance ofTenements.... at 90.71 -
Digha-
Total: 3452 +(Digha Tenement) 472.30 252.12
Total :Non Plan 648.81 390.14
138

Table No. 24: Statement offund released under Annual Plan in the year 2002-03
SI. G.O. No. & Date Purpose Amount
No. (Rs. In
1. 1026-TWdt. 31.03.03 Computerisation & Introduction of WEB 6.00
based system in the on-line booking
2. 1025-TWdt. 31.03.03 Shifting oftourism counter at NJP Rly. 0.64
Stn.
3. 4129-TWdt. 20.09.02 Upgradation ofMaida T.L. 4.67
4. 834-TWdt. 11.03.03 Construction ofadditional 0.27
accommodation at Jaldapara T.L.
5. 1005-TWdt. 28.03.03 Fees for preparation ofschemes under 2.96
Centra] Sector by WBTDC Ltd.
6. 1024-TWdt. 31.03.03 Special repair ofGadiara T.L. 23.31
7. 4073-TWdt. 17.09.02 Procurement offurniture and other 8.24
furnishing material for Jaldapara T.L.
8. 4128-TWdt. 20.09.02 Construction ofT.L. at Jaldapara 6.30
9. 4151-TWdt. 23.09.02 Acquisition of land for construction of 1.23
T.L at Jalpaiguri (Murti)
10 4194-TWdt. 25.09.02 Construction ofT.L. at Tarakeswar 1.17
11. 4195-TWdt. 25.09.02 Construction ofRestaurant at Gadiara 5.32
12. 5135-TWdt. 13.12.02 Fee to WEBCON for preparation of20- 4.00
year perspective plan
13. 860-TWdt. 13.03.03 Construction ofT.L. at Sankarpur 7.21
14. 928-TWdt. 21.03.03 Furnishing & fitting for new block of 7.40
BishnupurT.L.
15. 1907-TWdt. 23.05.02 Annual subscription, promotional fees 0.70
and library fees for 02-03 for PATA
16. 1965-TWdt. 29.05.02 Advertisement in souvenir published by 0.39
Indian High Commission ofMauritius
17. 1974-TWdt. 30.05.02 Participation in Sanskritik 2002 at 0.12
Jadavpur
139

No. (Rs. In
18. 1993-TWdt. 31.05.02 Advertisement in Aerogramme 4.00
19. 2080-TWdt. 10.06.02 Advertisement in the souvenir of 0.10
VidyasagarMela
20. 2095-TWdt. 11.06.02 Participation in Janaswastha Mela 0.1 1
21. 2167-TWdt. 17.06.02 Participation in Bidhannagar Mela' 02 0.34
at Central Park
22. 2510-TWdt. 19.07.02 Organisation ofIATO Convention - 2002 11.00
23. 2602-TWdt. 30.07.02 Advertisement in Eksathe on Dooars 0.04
24. 2645-TWdt. 02,08.02 Advertisement in Cal Calling 0.08
25. 4133-TW dt 20.09.02 Assignment ofTourist Guide for 0.03
filming important touist spots at
IV"'1lrntn 1...." TT'T'' T
26. 4384-TWdt. 08.10.02 Cooch BeharRash Mela 2001 0.50
27. 4537-TW dt. 23 10.02 For IATO Annual Convention, Kolkata 0.82
28. 4640-TWdt. 30.10.02 For Participation in TTF-02 at 1.70
Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata
29. 4641-TWdt. 30.10.02 For design, planning interior decoration 1.25
oftourism stall on TTF-02 at Netaji
Indoor Stadium
30. 4938-TWdt. 28.11.02 Advertisement in CITU Sandesh (raised 0.06
by Continental Advertising Services)
31. 5069-TWdt. 10.12.02 Advertisement in Lokoshruti (raised by 0.02
Folk and Tribal Cultural Centre)
32. 5105-TWdt. 12.12.02 Advertisemtn in Bhraman Puja - 0.14
2002 (raised by CONTAD)
33. 5107-TWdt. 12.12.02 Advertisement in W.B. State 0.05
Coordination Committee Paper
34. 5234-TWdt. 20.12.02 Tourism Advertisement 0.40
140

No. (Rs. In
37. 206-TWdt. 13.01.03 Layout and design for India International 2.00
Trade Fair 2002 at Pragati Maidan New
Delhi
38. 205-TWdt. 13.01.03 Tourism Publicity in India International 0.26
Trade Fair 2002 at Pragati Maidan New
Delhi
39. 306-TWdt. 30.01.03 Vishnupur Festival 2002 3.00
40. 323-TWdt. 30.01.03 Tourism Publicity on Sunderbans 0.58
41. 322-TWdt. 30.01.03 Advertisement on Durga Puja Festival 0.97
42. 422-TWdt. 30.01.03 Participation in Industrial India Trade Fair 1.90
2002 at Kolkata
43. 449-TWdt. 30.01.03 Publicity ofW.B. Tourism 0.59
44. 470-TWdt. 30.01.03 Advertisement on Sunderbans 0.36
45. 23-DTdt. 07.02.03 Evaluation Work by 1-Win ofG. E. HoteJ 3.75
46. 124-DTdt 21.02.03 Production ofKolkata This Fortnight 0.63
47. 125-DTdt. 21.02.03 Production ofKolkata This Fortnight 0.50
48. 703-TWdt. 26.02.03 Preparation ofselfemployment scheme 0.12
49. 737-TWdt. 03.03.03 Publicity on the occasion ofJATO 2003 1.29
50. 750-TWdt. 03.03.03 Advertisement in Jetwings & ExpJore 1.25
India
51. 763-TW 03.03.03 Advertisement on Sunderbans 0.10
52. 755-TWdt. 03.03.03 Advertisement in Bhraman Tele Magazine 0.90
53. 848-TWdt. 12.03.03 JATO Annual Convention in KoJkata 3.94
141

Sl. G.O. No. & Date Purpose Amount
No. (Rs. In
54. 800-TWdt. 07.03.03 Production ofKolkata This Fortnight 0.05
&
55. 801-TWdt. 07.03.03
56. 858-TWdt 13.03 03 Participation in 4th IT&T Mart 2002 at 0.90
New Delhi
57. 859-TWdt. 13.03.03 Participation in 4th ITTM 2002 at New 0.75
Delhi
58. 902-TWdt. 20.03.03 Participationin in Abbas Mela 2002 0.21
59. 903-TWdt. 20.03.03 Abbas Mela 2002 0.12
60. 905-TWdt. 20.03.03 Participation in TTE 2003 0.97
61. 912-TWdt. 20.03.03 Advt. In Aerogramme 4.00
62. 927-TWdt. 21.03.03 Filming Tourist Spot- Guide Cost 0.03
63. 934-TWdt. 21.03.03 Production ofCalendar and Envelope 2.02
64. 935-TWdt. 21.03.03 Layout, design etc. for Tourism Calendar 0.83
65. 936-TWdt. 21.03.03 Advt. In India Today 3.50
66. 960-TW dt. 25,03.03 Advt. In Laldighi 0.02
67. 964-TWdt. 25.03.03 Tourism Ad. on Dooars 0.10
68. 991-TWdt. 27.03.03 Observance ofTourism Assistance Week 0.99
69" 1029-TWdt. 31.03.03 Promotion ofVideo Film 1.08
70. 1030-TWdt. 31.03.03 Promotion ofVideo Film 0.62
71. 1031-TWdt. 31.03.03 Promotion ofVideo Film 0.86
72. 2007-TWdt. 23.06.02 Grant on account ofpayment ofsalary to 25.00
employees of G. E. Hotel
73. 3050-TW dt. 4.09.02 Grant on account ofpayment ofsalary to 25.00
employees ofG. E. Hotel
142

No. (Rs. In
74. 4716-TWdt. 11.11.02 Grant on account ofpayment ofsnlnry to 25.00
76. 434-TWdt 29.01.03 Grant on account ofpayment ofsalary to 35.00
79. 4005-TWdt. 11.09.02 Equity Share Capital ofWBTDC Ltd. 50.00
80. 201-TWdt. 13.01.03 Equity Share Capital ofWBTDC Ltd. 25.00.
81. 869-TW 17.03.03 Equity Share Capital ofWBTDC Ltd. 25.00
82. 904-TWdt. 20.03.03 Assistance to Tourism Plan Schemes of 30.00
DGHC
143

Table 25: Statement offund released under Central Sector I Centrally Sponsored
Scheme
SL G.O. No. & Date Purpose Amount
No. (Rs. In
Lakhs)
1. 1890-TWdt 25.02.02 Upgradation ofGolfCourse at 5.00
Tollygunge Club
2. 4057-TWdt. 16.09.02 Expansion & upgradation ofDighat T.L. 0.50
3. 4107-TWdt 19.09.02 Buddha Mahotsasv 2001 3.00
4. 4145-TWdt 23.09.02 Expansion & Upgradation ofMalancha 5.00
T.L. at Barrackpore
5. 4193-TWdt. 25.09.02 Construction ofT.L. at Tarakeswar 5.00
6. 5070-TWdt. 10.12.02 Upgradation ofDiamond Harbour T.L. 10.25
7.. 721-TWdt. 28.02.03 Beautification ofRiverfront at Malancha 4.50
T.L. at Barrackpore
8. 819-TWdt. 11.03.03 Information Technology on Web Based 22.50
System
9, 901-TWdt. 20.03.03 Construction ofT.L. at Bankura 13.68
10. 906-TWdt. 20.03.03 Expansion and Upgradation ofDigha 7.00
ITJ
11. 1006-TWdt, 28.03.03 Construction ofT.L, at Asansol 8.38
12. 1027-TWdt. 31.03.03 Upgradation ofT.L. at Maida 5.50
13. 1028-TWdf. 31.03.03 Expansion and Upgradation ofMalancha 7.00
T.L at Barrackpore
Source:- Tourism department, GoVt. ofWest Bengal, 2003
144

Table 26: Statement of fund released under Annual Plan in the year 2003-04
SI. G.O. No. & Date Purpose Amount (Rs.
No. In Lakhs)
I. 709-TWclt. 24.03.04 Maintenance work ofGreat Eastern 6.00
2. Hotel
710-TWdt. 24.03.04 Maintenance work of Great Eastern 7.00
Hotel
3. 711-TWdt. 24.03.04 Maintenance work of Great Eastern 3.00
Hotel
4. 712-TWdt. 24.03.04 Maintenance work of Great Eastern 2.00
Hotel
5. 3068-TWdt. 11.12.03 Redecorating work at Information 0.44
Counter at NSC Bose Airport
International Lounge
6. 662-TWdt. 17.03.04 Repair & maintenance work of 1.32
Bakkhali T.L.
7. 663-TWdt. 17.03.04 Development oftourist spot at 3.59
Sainekh::~li
Darjeeling T.L.
9. 766-TW dt. 30.03.04 Repair & maintenance work of 9.15
Udayachal T.L.
Raigunj T.L.
11. 740-TWdt. 26.03.04 Incentive to private sector tourism 4.99
Iunits
12. 1415-TWdt. 20.05.03 Production ofVideo Films 0.86
13. 1797-TWdt. 26.06.03 Participation in Banabibi Utsav-03 at 1,12
Kaikhali
14. 1901-TWdt 08.07.03 Annual subscription and promotional 0.07
fee ofW.B. Tourism
15. 2400-TWdt. 01.09.03 Advt. on Dooars 0.02
145

SI. G.O. No. & Date Purpose Amount(Rs.
No. In Lakhs)
18. 697-TW dt. 24.03.04 Publicity for Dooars 0.20
19. 2445-TWdt. 05.09.03 Advt. On Complete Tourist 0.13
!Destination
20. 2456-TWdt. 08.09.03 Advt. on Sunderbans 0.35
21. 1871-DTdt. 14.10.03 Stall charges for participation in TTF- 1.25
2003 at Hyderabad and Kolkata
22. 2737-TWdt. 28.10.03 Preparation ofCD on W.B. Tourism 0.73
23. 2856-TWdt. J3.1J.03 Work ofevaluation on G. E. Hole! by 1.35
I-Win
24. 2766-TWdt. 31.10.03 Advt. in Bharaman Tele Magazine 0.26
25. 2154-TWdt. 17.11.03 Advt. in Souvenir in All India Bengali 0.05
Poetry Festival
26. 2215-TWdt. 24.11.03 Advt. in Cal Calling 0.06
27. 3205-TWdt. 31.12.03 Cost ofAdvertisement 2.40
28. 10-TWdt. 02.01.04 Participation at I1TF, New Delhi 1.75
29. 34-TWdt. 0 6.01.04 Stall rent of5th International Travel 0.96
and Tourism Mart '03 at New Delhi
30. 339-TWdt 17.02.04 Participation in 5th International 0.69
Travel and Tourism Mart 103 at New
Delhi
31. 67-TWdt. 09.01.04 Tourism Advt. on Digha and 0.02
Shankarpur
32. 340-TWdt. 17.02.04 Stall rent and lighting arrangement for 0.51
ChaloJaiT2003
33. 82-TWdt 09.01.04 Participation in BishnupurFestival 1.50
2003
146

SI. G.O. No. & Date Purpose Amount (Rs.
No. In Lakhs)
35. 116-TWdt 14.01.04 Financial Grant for 39th FHRAI 5.00
Convention '03
36. 126-TWdt. 15.01.04 Installation ofstall at IITF 2003, 1.25
Kolkata
37. 127-TWdt. 15.01.04 Advt on West Bengal 040
38. 282-TW dt. 09.02.04 W.B. Tourism Festival '03 atNalban 4.24
39. 287-TWdt. 10.02.04 Production ofbooklet on W.B. 2.10
Tourism
41. 358-TWdt. 18.02.04 Advertisement on Sunderbans 0.60
42. 374-TW dt. 20.02.04 Printing ofcalendars and envelops 2.84
43. 375-TWdt. 20.02.04 Participation in TTF '04 in Mumbai & 1.49
Chenna
44. 376-TWdt. 20.02.04 IITF'03 at New Delhi 1.25
45. 440-TW dt. 27.02.04 Advt. For Vidyasagar Mela 0.10
46. 5 14-TWdt. 04.03.04 Participation in TTF '03 at Hyderabad 0.72
& Kolkata
47. 584-TW dt. 09.03.04 Tourism publicity 0.02
48. 614-TWdt. 12.03.04 Participation in ITM '04 at 1.80
Ahmedabad
49. 631-TWdt. 15.03.04 Advt. In Business Standard L50
50. 702-TW dt. 24.03.04 Participation in Cooch BeharRash 0.39
Mela
51. 706-TWdt. 24.03.04 Observance ofNational Tourism 0.20
Week
.WPPl<
147

SI. G.O. No. & Date Purpose Amount(Rs.
No. In Lakhs)
WPP.k-
54. 714-TWdt. 25.03.04 Living Media India Ltd. 3.50
55. 715-TWdt. 24.03.04 World Travel India 2004 1.65
56. 731-TWdt. 25.03.04 Ad in Swagat 1.50
57. 739-TWdt. 25.03.04 Tourism Publicity in Let's Go 1.50
58. 743-TWdt. 26.03.04 Hoarding at Airport 2.49
60. 716-TWdt. 24.03.04 Introduction ofWeb Based System by 10.00
WPHFT
61. 765-TWdt. 30.03.04 Development ofriverfront at 5.00
ICh~nrlanna o-ore
62. 644-TWdt. 16.03.04 Equity Share Capita) ofWBTDC 3.00
63. 761-TWdt. 30.03.04 Equity Share Capital ofWBTDC 17.00
64. 762-TWdt. 30.03.04 Hill Area Tourism Development 10.00
Source:- Tourism department, Govt. ofWest Bengal, 2003-04
148

Table 27: Statement of fund released under Central Sector I Centrally Sponsored
Scheme
No. (Rs. In
La~s)
1. 1712-TWdt. 20.06.03 Beautification and development of 8.00
riverfront at Chandannagar
2. 1734-TWdt. 24.06.03 Upgradation ofGolfCourse at 4.00
Tollygunge Club
3. 2510-TWdt. 15.09.03 Construcion ofT.L at Vishnupur 14.21
4. 2411-TWdt. 02.09.03 Expansion & upgradation of 7.50
MalanchaT.L.
at Barrackpore
5. 2412-TWdt. 02.09.03 Construction ofAddl. Accommodtion at 3.45
MadarihatT.L,
6. 2418-TWdi. 02.09.03 Construction ofTourist Lodge at 6.04
Jalpaiguri
7. 2558-TWdt. 19.09.03 Upgradation ofUdayachal T.L. 15.56
8. 248-TWdt. 03.02.04 Construction ofTourist Complex 3.23
atMidnapore
9. 230-TWdt 29.11.03 Preparation of20 year perspective plan 5.00
by Webcon
10. 703-TWdt. 24.03.04 Upgradation ofMalda T.L. 12.00
Source:- Tourism department, Govt. ofWest Bengal, 2003-04
149

Table 28. Statement ofcentrally sponsored project in the year 2002-03 & 2003-04
Year of Name of the Project Amount released
Sanctioned sanction by Govt. of
project cost India (Rs. in
2002-03 Beautification and construction ofView 7.68 2.30
Point near Peshok wayside Inn, Darjeeling
Beautification and construction ofView 6.42 1.90
Point near Dilaram Wayside Inn, Darjeeling
Car Park below Silver Fir, Darjeeling 2.36 0.80
Illumination ofHistorical Monuments, 39.47 13.00
Darjeeling
Integrated Development of 145.17 142.00
Shrubbery Nightingle Park,
Darjeeling
2003-04 Destination Tourism in the Dist. of 324.38 96.00
Bankura at Bishnupur
Comprehensive development of 132.24 113.68
Dakshineswar Kali Temple Complex
Rural Tourism in Shantiniketan 53.00 15.00
Development ofRecreation Park at 161.00 105.00
Dal!our Sili!!uri
Source: Tourism department, Govt. ofWest Bengal, 2003-04
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