Parliament Question: Development of Religious Circuits in Rajasthan

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4873 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026 DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS CIRCUITS IN RAJASTHAN †4873. SHRI AMRA RAM: Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to develop a religious circuit comprising Khatu Shyam Ji, Jeen Mata Ji, Lohagal, Shakambhari, Salasar, Ramdevra, Mukam and Karni Mata and if so, the time by which such religious circuits are likely to be developed and if not, the reasons therefor; and (b) whether any plan to develop the said religious circuits is under consideration of the Government? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (b): The development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products, is primarily undertaken by the respective State Government/ Union Territory (UT) Administration. The Ministry of Tourism, through its ongoing Central Sector Schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’, ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0)’, ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ supplements the efforts of the States/UTs by providing financial assistance for the development of tourism related infrastructure in consultation with them. The Ministry of Tourism under the aforementioned schemes have sanctioned multiple projects in the State of Rajasthan including religious sites. The details of projects sanctioned under the aforementioned schemes is annexed.In addition, Government of India in year 2024-25 under Special assistance to States for capital investment scheme (SASCI) has sanctioned two project in the State of Rajasthan. The details of which is as under: Name of Project Sanction Amount Sanctioned Year (₹ in Crore) Development at Amber-Nahargarh November 49.31 and Surrounding Area 2024 Development at Jal Mahal November 96.61 2024 Receiving proposals from the State Governments/UT Administrations for financial assistance for tourism projects is a continuous process. The proposals received are examined with reference to the prescribed guidelines and financial assistance is extended for such projects subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds. The implementation of the projects under these schemes is the responsibility of the respective State/UT Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism regularly monitors the progress of the projects and also encourages respective State Government/ UT Administrations to complete the projects in a time bound manner. *******ANNEXURE STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4873 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS CIRCUITS IN RAJASTHAN RAISED BY SHRI AMRA RAM Details of projects sanctioned under SD, SD 2.0 and PRASHAD schemes in the State of Rajasthan is as under: - (₹ in Crore) S. Name of Project Sanction Amount Status No. Year Sanctioned A Swadesh Darshan 1.0 i. Development of Sambhar Lake September 50.01 Completed Town and Other Destinations 2015 in Jaipur District ii. Integrated Development of September 75.80 Completed Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), 2016 Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand) iii. Development of Spiritual March 87.05 Completed Circuit– 'Development of Churu 2017 (Salasar Balaji)- Jaipur (Shri Samodke Balaji, Ghatke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) - Mehndipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji) iv. Development of Heritage June 2017 70.61 Completed Circuit Development of Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort) - Jaipur (Facade Illumination in Jaipur and Nahargarh Fort) -Jhalawar (Gagron Fort) - Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh Fort) – Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort) - Hanumangarh (Gogamedi) -Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra) - Dholpur (Bagh-I- Nilofor and Purani Chawani) - Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak, Merta) - Tonk (Sunehri Kothi) B Swadesh Darshan 2.0 i. Spiritual Experience, February 21.65 Ongoing Keshavraipatan 2024 ii. Development works at Shri March 87.87 Ongoing Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar) 2025 iii. Development Works at Shri July 2025 22.58 Ongoing Karni Mata mandir, Bikaner iv. Development of Malaseri July 2025 48.73 Ongoing Dungri, Bhilwara District C PRASHAD i. Integrated Development of October 32.64 Completed Pushkar/Ajmer 2015 *******