Parliament Question: Improving amenities in Alandi

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4468 ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026 IMPROVING AMENITIES IN ALANDI 4468 DR. MEDHA VISHRAM KULKARNI: Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) whether Government proposes to include Alandi in Maharashtra under any temple town or heritage city development initiative; (b) if so, the details of projects and financial assistance planned or sanctioned; (c) whether Government has assessed the need for improving civic infrastructure, riverfront development and pilgrim amenities in Alandi; and (d) if so, the timeline for implementation of such initiatives so as to benefit pilgrims, local residents and the regional economy? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (d): 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 ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’, ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’, ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0)’, ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme supplements the efforts of the States/UTs by providing financial assistance for the development of tourism related infrastructure in consultation with them in the country including the State of Maharashtra. No proposal for tourism infrastructure development in Alandi is under consideration of the Ministry of Tourism. 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. However, the Ministry of Tourism, under its ongoing schemes, has sanctioned various projects in Maharashtra, which are given in the Annexure. ******ANNEXURE STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4468 ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026 REGARDING IMPROVING AMENITIES IN ALANDI RAISED BY DR. MEDHA VISHRAM KULKARNI i. List of Projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme in Maharashtra Sr. No. Name of the Project Sanctioned Cost (Rs. In Crore) 1 Development of Trimbakeshwar, Nashik 45.41 ii. List of Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Maharashtra Sr. No. Circuit Name of the Project Sanctioned Cost (Rs. In Crore) 1 C oastal Circuit Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit - 19.06 Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav 2 S piritual Circuit Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- 45.47 Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad iii. List of Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme in Maharashtra Sr. No. Destination Name of the Experience Sanctioned Cost (Rs. In Crore) 1 Pune Shivshrusthi Theme Park 76.22 iv. List of Projects sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub- scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme in Maharashtra Sr. No. Destination/ Category Name of the Experience Sanctioned Cost (Rs. In Crore) 1 Ahmednagar (Culture & Development of Ahmednagar Fort 25.00 Heritage) v. List of Projects sanctioned under Special Assistance To States For Capital Investment Scheme in Maharashtra Sr. No. Name of the Project Sanctioned Cost (Rs. In Crore) 1. INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and 46.91 submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg 2. Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik 99.14 *******