Tourism Minister D T Jayakumar disclosed that Rs 1,000 crore would be spent on developing tourism in the State in the next five years. "Union Minister for Tourism Renuka Chaudhury has promised to release funds every year for executing projects to boost tourism, which is considered as a neglected sector all these years. Ms Chaudhury had assured to release Rs 200 crore every year and Rs 34 crore has already been released,' he informed. Speaking to reporters after a meeting to discuss measures to develop tourism in Mysore and its surroundings, Mr Jayakumar said a master plan is being prepared for comprehensive development of the tourism industry.