Parliament Question: Development of Heritage Circuit under SDS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3795 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2026 DEVELOPMENT OF HERITAGE CIRCUIT UNDER SDS 3795. SHRI KUNDURU RAGHUVEER: Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has sanctioned the development of Heritage Circuit comprising Qutub Shahi Heritage Park, Paigah Tombs, Hayat Bakshi Mosque and Raymond’s Tomb under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS); (b) the details of the total funds sanctioned, released and utilized so far, component-wise; (c) the present status of restoration, infrastructure development and conservation works at each site; (d) whether the Government has coordinated with the State Government of Telangana, ASI and other heritage bodies for integrated execution; and (e) the expected timeline of completion, projected employment generation and tourist inflow from this project? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (e): Yes, the Ministry of Tourism sanctioned the project “Development of Qutub Shahi Heritage Park, Paigah Tombs, Hayat Bakshi Mosque and Raymond's Tomb” in the year 2017-18 under Heritage Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme with the sanctioned cost of Rs.96.90 Crore. An amount of Rs.70.61 Crore is released and the same has been utilized by the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC), being the implementing agency. State Government of Telangana has informed that works at Paigah Tombs, Hayat Bakshi Mosque and Raymond's Tomb etc. are completed and open to public. Ministry of Tourism regularly coordinates with the StateGovernments/UTs about the status of the project at different levels. Further, the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry is approved till March, 2026. The Ministry encourages State Governments/UT Administrations to engage with local communities and ensure robust O&M of completed projects so as to increase footfall, generate local employment and enhance overall tourist satisfaction. ********