Lok Sabha Question No. 2367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Development of Niche Tourism in Vellore
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2367 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017

## DEVELOPMENT OF NICHE TOURISM IN VELLORE

## 2367. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry is aware that Vellore is a hub of medical tourism and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken note that Vellore is also an educational hub and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there are a host of places in Vellore district which are home to several archaeological monuments of tourist interest and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has any proposal to develop Vellore as a place of niche tourism and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (c): Yes,  Madam. Vellore  has emerged as a hub for medical tourism  and  education  due  to  the  presence  of  Christian  Medical College and Hospital which also offers world class treatment. A list of Archaeological Monuments under the protection of State Archaeology Department of Tamil Nadu and Centrally protected by the Archaeological Survey of India is given in Annexure.

(d): Development  and  promotion  of  tourism  including  developing places for niche tourism is primarily the responsibility of the State Government/  UT Administrations. State  Government of Tamil Nadu informs that there is no proposal to  develop Vellore  as a place of niche tourism.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a) TO (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2367 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2017 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF NICHE TOURISM IN VELLORE.

DETAILS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL  MONUMENTS IN VELLORE DISTRICT UNDER CONTROL OF STATE ARCHAEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

|   Sl. No. | Name of monument(s)         | Place       | District   |
|-----------|-----------------------------|-------------|------------|
|         1 | Arumamalai Caves            | Malaympattu | Vellore    |
|         2 | Vaalleswarar Temple         | Thakoolam   | Vellore    |
|         3 | Kanja Sahib Tomb            | Sholinghur  | Vellore    |
|         4 | Seven Mother Sculptures     | Kodakkal    | Vellore    |
|         5 | Ceylon Tomb (Muthumandapam) | -           | Vellore    |

DETAILS OF CENTRALLY PROTECTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS IN VELLORE  DISTRICT  BY  ARCHAEOLOGICAL  SURVEY OF INDIA

|   Sl. No. | Name of Monument/Site                                              | Locality     | District   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|------------|
|         1 | Adjoining Building To The Masjid And Two Ponds.                    | Arcot        | Vellore    |
|         2 | The Cannon                                                         | Arcot        | Vellore    |
|         3 | Delhi Gate                                                         | Arcot        | Vellore    |
|         4 | Mashid And Two Ponds In The West Of The Citadel                    | Arcot        | Vellore    |
|         5 | Ranganatha Temple                                                  | Erukkampattu | Vellore    |
|         6 | Monolithic Rock Cut Temple                                         | Mahendravadi | Vellore    |
|         7 | Choleswara Temple                                                  | Melpadi      | Vellore    |
|         8 | Somanatha Temple                                                   | Melpadi      | Vellore    |
|         9 | North Eastern Corner Of The Outer Rampart Of The Old Fort At Arcot | Muppaduvetti | Vellore    |
|        10 | Rock Inscription On The Right Flank Of The Sholinghur Tank         | Sholinghur   | Vellore    |
|        11 | Konar Temple                                                       | Tirumalpur   | Vellore    |
|        12 | Subramanya Temple                                                  | Vallimalai   | Vellore    |
|        13 | Jain Sculpture And Inscription                                     | Vallimalai   | Vellore    |
|        14 | Fort                                                               | Vellore      | Vellore    |
|        15 | Old Mosque In The Fort                                             | Vellore      | Vellore    |
|        16 | Jalkanteswara Temple                                               | Vellore      | Vellore    |
|        17 | Rock, Sculptures & Caves                                           | Vilapakkam   | Vellore    |

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