Parliament Question: Optimum Harnessing of Tourism Potential

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*217 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025 OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL *217. SHRI T R BAALU: Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) the details of the support including financial assistance provided by the Government for optimum harnessing of tourism potential across the country, State/UT-wise including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh; and (b) the details of the special efforts made by the Government in restoring tourism after COVID-19 pandemic? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *******STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*217 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025 REGARDING OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL RAISED BY SHRI T R BAALU (a) to (b): Development and promotion of different tourist destinations and tourism products is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations. However, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’, Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ – a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan and ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development and amenities at tourism destinations across the country by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations. This financial assistance is extended, subject to availability of funds, adherence to scheme guidelines and other instructions issued from time to time, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the concerned State Governments / UT Administrations, etc. In addition, Government of India under its initiative for ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’ has also provided financial assistance to the States for development of tourism projects. Details of the projects sanctioned under SD, SD2.0, CBDD, PRASHAD and SASCI across country including in the States/UT of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh is given at Annexure-I.The Ministry of Tourism promotes various tourist destinations and products of India holistically through initiatives like events, its website, and social media, including destinations in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. The Ministry of Tourism had launched the Dekho Apna Desh initiative in January 2020 for promotion of domestic tourism in the country. Under this initiative, the Ministry undertakes activities such as Webinars, Quiz, Pledge, Seminars, Tourism Promotional Events, Fam tours etc. Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance to State Governments/UT administrations for organizing fairs/festivals and tourism related events for the promotion of tourism under Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) scheme. State wise details of fairs and festivals supported by Ministry of Tourism across the country under DPPH scheme for last five years including in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh is Annexed as Annexure-II. Government of India undertook several targeted relief and recovery measures to support industry including the tourism sector after the COVID- 19 pandemic. These include: 1. Economic Relief under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package:• ₹3 lakh crore collateral-free automatic loans for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs); • Reduced Provident Fund (PF) contribution (from 12% to 10% each) for employer and employee for three months; • Waiver of PF contribution for eligible establishments for three months; • Deferment of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) and regulatory compliances under Income Tax, Companies Act, and Goods and Service Tax (GST). 2. Post-COVID Operational Guidelines & Capacity Support: • SOPs and hygiene protocols issued for hotels, restaurants, homestays, and tourism service providers; • System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for Hospitality Industry (SAATHI) Initiative launched to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. 3. Visa & Inbound Tourism Measures: • Free tourist visas for the first 5 lakh international tourists post- COVID; • Restoration of e-Tourist Visa for foreign nationals from 171 countries; 4. Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) is extended to hospitality and tourism enterprises. 5. Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID-Affected Tourism Sector (LGSCATSS) offered collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh for approved tour operators/travel agents, and up to ₹1 lakh for registered guides. *******ANNEXURE–I STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*217 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025 REGARDING OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL RAISED BY SHRI T R BAALU The list of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme:- S. State/UT Circuit / Name of the Project Amount Sanctioned No. Sanction Year (in ₹ Crore) 1. A ndaman & Coastal Development of Long Island- 27.57 Nicobar Circuit Ross Smith Island- Neil Island- Islands 2016-17 Havelock Island- Baratang Island-Port Blair 2. A ndhra Coastal Development of Kakinada - 67.83 Pradesh Circuit Hope Island - Coringa Wildlife 2014-15 Sanctuary - Passarlapudi - Aduru - S Yanam – Kotipally 3. A ndhra Coastal Development of Nellore - 49.55 Pradesh Circuit Pulikat Lake - Ubblamadugu 2015-16 Water Falls – Nelapattu- Kothakoduru- Mypadu - Ramateertham – Iskapalli 4. A ndhra Buddhist Development of Buddhist 35.24 Pradesh Circuit Circuit: Shalihundam- 2017-18 Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda - Amravati- Anupu 5. A runachal North-East Development of Bhalukpong- 49.77 Pradesh Circuit Bomdila and Tawang 2014-15 6. A runachal North East Development of Nafra- Seppa- 96.72 Pradesh Circuit Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys- 2015-16 Sangdupota- New Sagalee- Ziro- Yomcha 7. A ssam Wildlife Development of Manas– 94.68Circuit Probitora– Nameri– Kaziranga– 2015-16 Dibru– Saikhowa 8. A ssam Heritage Development of Tezpur – Majuli 90.98 Circuit – Sibsagar 2016-17 9. B ihar Tirthankar Development of Vaishali- 33.96 Circuit Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- 2016-17 Pawapuri- Champapuri 10. B ihar Spiritual Development of Kanwaria 44.76 Circuit Route: Sultanganj – 2016-17 Dharmshala- Deoghar 11. B ihar Buddhist Development of Buddhist 95.18 Circuit circuit- Construction of 2016-17 Convention Centre at Bodhgaya 12. B ihar Rural Circuit Development of Bhitiharwa- 44.27 2017-18 Chandrahia- Turkaulia 13. B ihar Spiritual Development of Mandar Hill & 44.55 Circuit Ang Pradesh 2017-18 14. C hhattisgarh Tribal Circuit Development of Jashpur- 96.10 2015-16 Kunkuri- Mainpat- Kamleshpur - Maheshpur -Kurdar - Sarodhadadar- Gangrel- Kondagaon– Nathiyanawagaon- Jagdalpur- Chitrakoot- Tirthgarh 15. G oa Coastal Development of Sinquerim- 97.65 Circuit Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim- 2016-17 Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail 16. G oa Coastal Development of Coastal 99.35 Circuit Circuit II: Rua De Orum Creek - 2017-18 Dona Paula -Colva - Benaulim 17. G ujarat Heritage Development of Ahmedabad- 59.17Circuit Rajkot- Porbandar –Bardoli- 2016-17 Dandi 18. G ujarat Heritage Development of Vadnagar- 91.12 Circuit Modhera 2016-17 19. G ujarat Buddhist Development of Junagadh- Gir 26.68 Circuit Somnath- Bharuch-Kutch- 2017-18 Bhavnagar- Rajkot- Mehsana 20. H aryana Krishna Development of Tourism 77.39 Circuit Infrastructures at places 2016-17 related to Mahabharata in Kurukshetra 21. H imachal Himalayan Development of Himalayan 68.34 Pradesh Circuit Circuit: Kiarighat, Shimla, 2016-17 Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba 22. Ja mmu & Himalayan Development of Jammu- 77.33 Kashmir Circuit Srinagar-Pahalgam-Bhagwati 2016-17 Nagar-Anantnag-Salamabad Uri-Kargil-Leh 23. Ja mmu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 81.60 Kashmir Circuit Facilities at Jammu-Rajouri- 2016-17 Shopian-Pulwama. 24. Ja mmu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 90.43 Kashmir Circuit Facilities - Construction of 2016-17 Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in Floods in 2014 under PM Development Package 25. Ja mmu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 91.99 Kashmir Circuit facilities at Mantalai and 2016-17 Sudhmahadev 26. Ja mmu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 86.39 Kashmir Circuit facilities at Anantnag- 2016-17 Pulwama-Kishtwar-Pahalgam-Zanskar Padum - Daksum - Ranjit Sagar Dam 27. Ja mmu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 91.84 Kashmir Circuit Facilities at Gulmarg- 2016-17 Baramulla- Kupwara- Kargil - Leh 28. J harkhand Eco Circuit Development of Eco Tourism 30.44 2018-19 circuit: Dalma- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat 29. K erala Eco Circuit Development of 64.08 2015-16 Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady 30. K erala Spiritual Development of Sabarimala - 46.54 Circuit Erumeli-Pampa-Sannidhanam 2016-17 31. K erala Spiritual Development of Sree 78.08 Circuit Padmanabha Arnamula 2016-17 32. K erala Rural Circuit Development of Malanad 57.35 2018-19 Malabar Cruise Tourism Project 33. K erala Spiritual Development Sivagiri Sree 66.42 Circuit Narayana Guru Ashram- 2018-19 Arruvipuram- Kunnumpara Sree Subrahmania- Chembazhanthi Sree Narayana Gurukulam 34. M adhya Wildlife Development of Wildlife Circuit 92.10 Pradesh Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur- Sanjay- 2015-16 Dubri-Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Mukki- Pench 35. M adhya Buddhist Development of Sanchi-Satna- 74.02 Pradesh Circuit Rewa-Mandsaur-Dhar 2016-17 36. M adhya Heritage Development of Gwalior – 89.82 Pradesh Circuit Orchha – Khajuraho – Chanderi2016-17 – Bhimbetka – Mandu 37. M adhya Eco Circuit Development of Gandhisagar 93.76 Pradesh 2017-18 Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River 38. M aharashtra Coastal Development of Sindhudurg 19.06 Circuit Coastal Circuit - Sagareshwar, 2015-16 Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav 39. M aharashtra Spiritual Development of Waki- Adasa- 45.47 Circuit Dhapewada- Paradsingha- 2018-19 Telankhandi- Girad 40. M anipur North-East Development of Tourist Circuit 72.23 Circuit in Manipur: Imphal- Khongjom 2015-16 41. M anipur Spiritual Development of Shri 45.34 Circuit Govindajee Temple, Shri Bijoy 2016-17 Govindajee Temple – Shri Gopinath Temple – Shri Bungshibodon Temple – Shri Kaina Temple 42. M eghalaya North East Development of Umium (Lake 99.13 Circuit View), U Lum Sohpetbneng- 2016-17 Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort 43. M eghalaya North East Development of West Khasi 84.97 Circuit Hills (Nongkhlaw- KremTirot – 2018-19 Khudoi & Kohmang Falls – Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves)44. M izoram North East Development of Thenzawl & 92.26 Circuit South Zote, District Serchhip 2015-16 and Reiek. 45. M izoram Eco Circuit Development of Eco-Adventure 66.37 2016-17 Circuit Aizawl -Rawpuichhip – Khawhphawp – Lengpui – Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee – Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield – Hmuifang 46. N agaland Tribal Circuit Development of Tribal Circuit 97.36 2015-16 Peren- Kohima- Wokha 47. N agaland Tribal Circuit Development of Mokokchung- 98.14 2016-17 Tuensang-Mon 48. O disha Coastal Development of Gopalpur, 70.82 Circuit Barkul, Satapada and Tampara 2016-17 49. P uducherry Coastal Development of Dubrayapet – 58.44 Circuit Arikamedu – Veerampattinam – 2015-16 Chunnambar - Nallavadu/Narambai - Manapet- Kalapet - Puducherry - Yanam 50. P uducherry Heritage Development of Franco- Tamil 49.44 Circuit Village, Karaikal, Mahe and 2017-18 Yanam 51. P uducherry Spiritual Development 34.96 Circuit of Spiritual Circuit in 2017-18 Puducherry 52. P unjab Heritage Development of Anandpur 85.32 Circuit Sahib - Fatehgarh Sahib - 2018-19 Chamkaur Sahib - Ferozpur - Khatkar Kalan – Kalanour - Patiala 53. R ajasthan Desert Development of Sambhar Lake 50.01Circuit Town and Other Destinations 2015-16 54. R ajasthan Krishna Development of Govind Dev ji 75.80 Circuit temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam 2016-17 Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand) 55. R ajasthan Spiritual Development of Spiritual 87.05 Circuit Circuit– 'Development of Churu 2016-17 (Salasar Balaji)-Jaipur (Shri Samodke Balaji, Ghatke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) - Mehndipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji) 56. R ajasthan Heritage Development of Heritage 70.61 Circuit Circuit Development of 2017-18 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) 57. S ikkim North Development of Tourist Circuit 98.05 East linking Rangpo (entry) – Circuit Rorathang- Aritar- 2015-16 Phadamchen- Nathang- Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan-Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok- TuminLingee- Singtam (exit) 58. S ikkim North East Development of Tourist Circuit 95.32 Circuit Linking Singtam– Maka- Temi- 2016-17 BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi –Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit) 59. T amil Nadu Coastal Development of (Chennai- 73.13 Circuit Mamamallapuram – 2016-17 Rameshwaram – Manpadu – Kanyakumari) 60. T elangana Eco Circuit Development of Eco Tourism 91.62 2015-16 Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district 61. T elangana Tribal Circuit Development of Mulugu- 79.87 2016-17 Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls 62. T elangana Heritage Development of Qutub Shahi 96.90 Circuit Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- 2017-18 Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond's Tomb 63. T ripura North East Development of Agartala - 82.85 Circuit Sipahijala - Melaghar - 2015-16 Udaipur - Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat– Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara– Ambassa 64. T ripura North Development of Surma Cherra- 44.83 East Circuit Unakoti- Jampui Hills- 2018-19 Gunabati - Bhunaneshwari- Neermahal- Boxanagar-Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra 65. U ttar Buddhist Development of Srawasti, 87.89 Pradesh Circuit Kushinagar, & Kapilwastu 2016-17 66. U ttar Ramayana Development of Chitrakoot and 69.45 Pradesh Circuit Shringverpur 2016-17 67. U ttar Spiritual Development of Ahar-Aligarh- 71.91 Pradesh Circuit Kasganj-Sarosi (Unnao)- 2016-17 Pratapgarh- Kausambi- Mirzapur-Gorakhpur- Domariyaganj-Basti-Barabanki- Azamgarh-Kairana- Baghpat- Shahjahanpur 68. U ttar Spiritual Development of Bijnor- 67.51 Pradesh Circuit Meerut- Kanpur- Kanpur 2016-17 Dehat- Banda- Ghazipur- Salempur- Ghosi- Balia- Ambedkar Nagar- Aligarh- Fatehpur- Deoria- Mahoba- Sonbhadra- Chandauli- Mishrikh- Bhadohi 69. U ttar Heritage Development of Kalinjar Fort 36.65 Pradesh Circuit (Banda)- Maghar Dham (Sant 2016-17 Kabir Nagar)- Chauri Chaura, Shaheed Sthal (Fatehpur)- Mahuar shaheed Sthal (Ghosi)- Shaheed Smarak (Meerut) 70. U ttar Ramayana Development of Ayodhya 127.21 Pradesh Circuit 2017-18 71. U ttar Spiritual Development of Jewar-Dadri- 12.03 Pradesh Circuit Sikandrabad-Noida-Khurja- 2018-19 Banda72. U ttar Spiritual Development of Gorakhnath 18.30 Pradesh Circuit Temple (Gorakhpur), 2018-19 Devipattan Temple (Balrampur) and Vatvashni Temple (Domariyagunj) 73. U ttarakhand Eco Circuit Integrated Development of 69.17 2015-16 Eco-Tourism, Adventure Sports, and Associated Tourism Related Infrastructure for Development of Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination-District Tehri 74. U ttarakhand Heritage Integrated Development of 76.32 Circuit Heritage Circuit in Kumaon 2016-17 Region - Katarmal - Jogeshwar-Baijnath-Devidhura 75. W est Bengal Coastal Development of Beach Circuit: 67.99 Circuit Udaipur- Digha- Shankarpur- 2015-16 Tajpur- Mandarmani- Fraserganj-Bakkhlai- Henry Island 76. - Wayside Development of Wayside 17.50 Amenities Amenities in Uttar Pradesh 2018-19 and Bihar at Varanasi-Gaya; Kushinagar-Gaya- Kushinagar in collaboration with MoRTH Total Amount 5290.33 List of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme:- Sanction S. Sanction Amount State/UT Project Name No. Year (in ₹Crores) 1 Andhra Development of Amaravati 2015-16 27.77 Pradesh Town, Guntur District as aTourist Destination 2 Andhra Development of Srisailam 2017-18 43.08 Pradesh Temple 3 Andhra Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narsimha 2022-23 54.04 Pradesh Swami Vari Devasthanam at Simhachalam in Vishakhapatnam Temple 4 Andhra Development of Pilgrimage 2024-25 25.33 Pradesh Tourism Infrastructure in Annavaram Temple Town 5 Arunachal Development of Parshuram 2020-21 37.88 Pradesh Kund, Lohit Distt. 6 Assam Development of Kamakhya 2015-16 29.80 Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati 7 Bihar Development at Patna Sahib 2015-16 29.62 8 Bihar Development of basic facilities 2014-15 3.63 at Vishnupad temple, Gaya, Bihar 9 Bihar Development of Ambika 2024-25 13.29 Bhawani Temple, Saran 10 Chhattisgarh Development of Maa 2020-21 48.44 Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh 11 Goa Development of Bom Jesus 2024-25 16.46 Basilica 12 Gujarat Development of Dwarka 2016-17 10.46 13 Gujarat Development of Pilgrimage 2016-17 45.36 Amenities at Somnath 14 Gujarat Development of Promenade at 2018-19 47.12 Somnath 15 Gujarat Development of Pilgrimage 2022-23 50.00 Facilities at Ambaji Temple, Banaskantha, Gujarat 16 Haryana Development of Mata Mansa 2019-20 48.53 Devi Temple and Nada Saheb Gurudwara in PanchkulaDistrict 17 Jammu & Development at Hazratbal 2016-17 40.46 Kashmir Shrine, Srinagar 18 Jharkhand Development of Baba 2018-19 36.79 Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar 19 Karnataka Development of Pilgrimage 2023-24 45.38 Amenities at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru 20 Karnataka Development of Renuka 2024-25 18.37 Yallama Devi temple 21 Karnataka Development of Basic 2024-25 22.25 Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist. 22 Kerala Development at Guruvayur 2016-17 45.19 Temple 23 Madhya Development of Amarkantak 2020-21 49.99 Pradesh 24 Madhya Development of Omkareshwar 2017-18 43.93 Pradesh 25 Maharashtra Development of Trimbakeshwar, 2017-18 45.41 Nashik 26 Meghalaya Development of Pilgrimage 2020-21 29.29 Facilitation in Meghalaya 27 Mizoram Development of Infrastructure 2022-23 44.89 for Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism in the State of Mizoram 28 Mizoram Development of Basic 2024-25 5.47 Amenities under PRASHAD scheme in Vangchhia, Champhai District 29 Nagaland Development of Pilgrimage 2018-19 25.20 Infrastructure in Nagaland 30 Nagaland Development of Pilgrimage 2022-23 18.18 Tourism Infrastructure at Zunheboto 31 Odisha Infrastructure Development at 2014-15 50.00 Puri, Shree Jagannath Dham - Ramachandi - Prachi River front at Demuli under Mega Circuit 32 Puducherry Development of Pilgrim 2024-25 25.94 Facilites & Tourist attractionsfor Sri Dharbaranyeswara Temple 33 Punjab Development of Karuna Sagar 2015-16 6.40 Valmiki Sthal at Amritsar 34 Punjab Development of Chamkaur 2021-22 30.52 Sahib at Rupar, Punjab 35 Rajasthan Integrated Development of 2015-16 32.64 Pushkar/Ajmer 36 Sikkim Development of Pilgrimage 2020-21 33.32 Facilitation at Four Patron Saints, Yuksom 37 Tamil Nadu Development of Kanchipuram 2016-17 13.99 38 Tamil Nadu Development of Velankanni 2016-17 4.86 39 Tamil Nadu Development of 8 Navagraha 2024-25 40.94 Temples 40 Telangana Development of Jogulamba Devi 2020-21 38.90 Temple, Alampur 41 Telangana Development of Pilgrimage and 2022-23 62.00 Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Mulugu 42 Telangana Development of Pilgrimage 2022-23 41.38 Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem District 43 Telangana Development of Basic 2024-25 4.22 Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam 44 Tripura Development of Tripura Sundari 2020-21 34.43 Temple, Udaipur 45 Uttar Development of Varanasi – 2015-16 18.73 Pradesh Phase –I 46 Uttar Development of Mathura- 2014-15 10.98 Pradesh Vrindavan as Mega Tourist Circuit (Ph-II) 47 Uttar River Cruise Tourism in Ganga, 2017-18 9.02 Pradesh Varanasi 48 Uttar Construction of Tourist 2014-15 9.36 Pradesh Facilitation Centre at Vrindavan49 Uttar Development of Varanasi – 2017-18 44.60 Pradesh Phase –II 50 Uttar Development of Infrastructure 2018-19 37.59 Pradesh facilities at Govardhan 51 Uttarakhand Integrated Development of 2015-16 34.77 Kedarnath 52 Uttarakhand Development of Infrastructure 2018-19 56.15 for Pilgrimage Facilitation in Badrinath Ji Dham 53 Uttarakhand Augmentation of Pilgrimage 2021-22 54.36 Infrastructure Facilities and Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham 54 West Bengal Development of Belur Math 2016-17 30.03 Total Amount 1726.74 List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0:- S State Year of Destination Name of the Sanctioned No Sanction Experience Cost . (In ₹ Crore) 1 Andhra 2024-25 Bapatala Development of 97.52 Pradesh Suryalanka Beach Experience 2 Andhra 2023-24 Araku- Borra Cave 29.87 Pradesh Experience at Araku Lambasingi 3 Arunachal 2023-24 Nacho Unlock Nacho 14.02 Pradesh Expedition 4 Arunachal 2023-24 Mechuka Mechuka Cultural 18.48 Pradesh Haat 5 Arunachal 2023-24 Mechuka Mechuka Adventure 12.75 Pradesh Park 6 Assam 2023-24 Kokrajhar Kokrajhar Wetland 26.67 Experience 7 Assam 2023-24 Jorhat Reimagining 23.88 Cinnamara Tea Estate 8 Bihar 2024-25 Bodh Gaya Development of the 165.44 Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya9 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Kawardha Bhoramdeo Corridor 145.99 Development, Kabirdham District 10 Dadra Nagar 2024-25 Daman Daman Convention 147.13 & Haveli and Centre Daman & Diu 11 Goa 2023-24 Porvorim Porvorim Creek 24.07 Experience 12 Goa 2023-24 Colva Colva Beach 19.98 Experience 13 Haryana 2024-25 Panchkula Development of 26.68 Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park 14 Haryana 2024-25 Panchkula Rejuvenation of 65.82 Yadavindra Garden 15 Himachal 2024-25 Maa Development of Maa 56.26 Pradesh Chintpurni Chintpurni Devi Temple Temple, Una (District - Una) 16 Karnataka 2023-24 Hampi Setting up of 25.63 ‘Traveller nooks’ 17 Karnataka 2023-24 Mysuru Tonga ride Heritage 2.71 experience zone 18 Karnataka 2023-24 Mysuru Ecological 18.48 Experience Zone 19 Kerala 2023-24 Kumarakom Kumarakom Bird 13.92 Sanctuary Experience 20 Kerala 2024-25 Alappuzha Alappuzha: A Global 93.17 Water Wonderland 21 Kerala 2024-25 Malampuzha Enhancement of 75.87 Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park 22 Ladakh 2023-24 Leh Julley Leh 23.16 Biodiversity Park 23 Ladakh 2023-24 Kargil Exploring LOC and 11.91 Hundarman village Experience24 Lakshadwee 2024-25 Bangaram Enhancement of 81.18 p Tourist Experience at Bangaram 25 Madhya 2023-24 Gwalior Phoolbagh 16.73 Pradesh Experience Zone 26 Madhya 2023-24 Chitrakoot Spiritual experience 27.21 Pradesh at Chitrakoot 27 Madhya 2024-25 Pitambara Development of 44.24 Pradesh Peeth, Datia Pitambara Peeth Datia 28 Maharashtra 2023-24 Pune Shivsrushti Historical 76.22 Theme Park- Phase 3 29 Meghalaya 2023-24 Sohra Waterfall Trails 27.84 Experience 30 Meghalaya 2023-24 Sohra Meghalayan Age 32.45 Cave Experience 31 Mizoram 2024-25 Champhai Eco Resort 38.85 Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur & Mualbuhvum, Champhai 32 Mizoram 2024-25 Champhai Heritage and Cultural 33.87 Centre, Champhai 33 Nagaland 2023-24 Chumoukedima Eco-Tourism Exp at 7.87 Chumoukedima viewpoint 34 Nagaland 2023-24 Chumuoukedi Tribal Cultural 21.56 ma Experience at Midway Retreat 35 Nagaland 2024-25 Chumuoukedi Adventure Tourism 32.54 ma Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema 36 Puducherry 2023-24 Karaikal Karaikal beach and 20.29 waterfront experience 37 Punjab 2023-24 Kapurthala Eco Tourism 20.06 experience at Kanjli wetland 38 Punjab 2023-24 Amritsar Border Tourism 25.90 Experience at Attari 39 Rajasthan 2023-24 Bundi Spiritual Experience, 21.65Keshavraipatan 40 Rajasthan 2024-25 Sikar Development works 87.87 at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar) 41 Rajasthan 2024-25 Karni Mata Development Works 22.57 temple, at Shri Karni mata Bikaner dist. mandir, Bikaner 42 Rajasthan 2024-25 Malaseri Development of 48.73 Dungari Malaseri Dungri, (District - Bhilwara District Bhilwara) 43 Sikkim 2023-24 Gyalshing Eco-Wellness 15.40 Experience at Yuksom Cluster 44 Sikkim 2023-24 Gangtok Gangtok Cultural 22.59 Village 45 Tamil Nadu 2023-24 Mamallapura Immersive 30.02 m experience at Shore Temple 46 Telangana 2023-24 Bhongir Bhongir Fort 56.81 Experiential Zone 47 Telangana 2023-24 Ananathagiri Eco tourism zone at 38.00 Ananathgiri forest 48 Tripura 2024-25 Agartala Tripura Heritage 48.94 Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2) 49 Uttar 2023-24 Prayagraj Azad Park and Dekho 14.52 Pradesh Prayagraj Trail Exp 50 Uttar 2023-24 Naimisaranya Vedic- wellness 17.80 Pradesh Experience 51 Uttarakhand 2023-24 Pithoragarh Rural Tourism 17.86 Cluster Experience at Gunji 52 Uttarakhand 2023-24 Champawat Tea Garden 19.89 Experience TOTAL AMOUNT 2108.87List of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme Sanctioned S. Year of State/UT Name of the Project Cost No. Sanction (In ₹ Crore) Ahobilam-A spiritual 1 Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 25.00 Odyssey Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural 2 Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 25.00 Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar Arunachal Bichom Dam Adventure & 3 2024-25 9.90 Pradesh Eco-Tourism Project Arunachal Kibhito Frontier Tourism - 4 2024-25 4.96 Pradesh Gateway to Serenity Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, 5 Assam 2024-25 9.99 Sivasagar Development of Tourist 6 Bihar 2024-25 Facilities at Sonepur Mela 24.29 Ground, Saran Development of Mayali 7 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Bagicha as Eco Tourism 9.97 Destination Beautification and 8 Goa 2024-25 Development of Harvalem 9.8 1 Waterfall at Mayem Village Transformation of 9 Gujarat 2024-25 sharmishtha Lake: Light & 17.29 culture at Vadnagar The Sacred Ocean Retreat 10 Gujarat 2024-25 at Harsiddhi Shore, 24.66 Porbandar THOL: Transformative Tourism' Harmonious 11 Gujarat 2024-25 Sustainability, Optimized 9.96 Skilling' Leading Technology Himachal Tourism Infrastructure 12 2024-25 24.82 Pradesh Development at KazaTourism Infrastructure Himachal 13 2024-25 Development at Rakchham, 4.96 Pradesh Chhitkul Tourism Infrastructure 14 Jharkhand 2024-25 Development at Ramrekha 18.87 Dham, Simdega Thalassery: The Spiritual 15 Kerala 2024-25 25.00 Nexus 16 Kerala 2024-25 Varkala- Dakshin Kashi 25.00 Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Tourism Hub: 17 Ladakh 2024-25 Integrating wildlife 9.82 Sightings and community progress Medieval Splendor 2.0, 18 Madhya Pradesh 2024-25 25.00 Orchha Development of 19 Maharashtra 2024-25 25.00 Ahmednagar Fort Development of Ancient 20 Manipur 2024-25 capital of Manipur, 24.69 Langthabal Konug Mawphlang cultural & 21 Meghalaya 2024-25 24.87 Heritage centre Nartiang Spiritual & 22 Meghalaya 2024-25 24.87 Cultural Centre Soulful Trails: The Impur 23 Nagaland 2024-25 Heritage Experience, Impur 24.94 Village Deveropment of wings over 24 Nagaland 2024-25 Doyang: An Eco-Tourism 10.00 Haven' Doyang Reservoir Development of White 25 Puducherry 2024-25 22.19 Town Cultural and Heritage 26 Punjab 2024-25 Strech at Hussainiwala 25.00 Border, Ferozepur Heritage street -A symbor of peace and Harmony at 27 Punjab 2024-25 24.90 Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar 28 Sikkim 2024-25 Echoes of Valor: The 5.00Gnathang Valley Experience," Gnathang Village Kabi Chronicles: A journey 29 Sikkim 2024-25 through Unity and Heritage, 24.96 Kabi, Mangan lconic Transformation of 30 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 20.01 Rameswaram Digital Experience Centre 31 Telangana 2024-25 at Bhuddhavanam in 24.85 Nalgonda Development of Eco- 32 Telangana 2024-25 TourisJn Proiect at Nizam 9.98 Sagar, Kamareddy Development of Cultural 33 Uttar Pradesh 2024-25 24.98 Landscape at Mahoba Development of Jadung 34 Uttarakhand 2024-25 4.99 Festive Ground', Jadung Development of 35 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Kainchidham campus, 17.60 Kainchidham 36 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Mana Haat project 4.99 Total Amount 648.10 List of Projects sanctioned under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale S. State Year of Name of the Project Sanctioned Sanction Cost No. (In ₹ Crore) 1. Andhra 2024-25 Enriching the fort and Gorge 77.91 Pradesh Experience in Gandikota 2. Andhra 2024-25 Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok 94.44 Pradesh Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram, 3. Arunachal 2024-25 Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in 46.48 Pradesh Pasighat4. Assam 2024-25 Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical 97.12 Garden in Guwahati 5. Assam 2024-25 Beautification of Rang Ghar in 94.76 Sivasagar 6. Bihar 2024-25 Development of Matsyagandha 97.61 Lake in Saharsa 7. Bihar 2024-25 Karamchat Eco-Tourism and 49.51 Adventure Hub in Karamchat 8. Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Chitrotpala Film 95.79 City in Raipur 9. Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Tribal & Cultural 51.87 Convention Centre in Raipur 10.G oa 2024-25 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 97.46 Museum in Ponda 11.G oa 2024-25 Townsquare in Porvorim 90.74 12.G ujarat 2024-25 Ecotourism Destination at Kerly 99.50 (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar 13.G ujarat 2024-25 Tented City and Convention Centre 51.56 in Dhordo 14.J h arkhand 2024-25 Eco-Tourism Development of 34.87 Tilaiyya” in Koderma 15.K arnataka 2024-25 Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at 99.17 Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru 16.K arnataka 2024-25 Development of Savadatti 100.00 Yallammagudda in Belgavi 17.K erala 2024-25 Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco- 59.71 recreational Hub in Kollam 18.K erala 2024-25 Global Gateway to Malabar's 95.34 Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa 19.M adhya 2024-25 Orchha A Medieval Splendour in 99.92 Pradesh Orchha 20.M adhya 2024-25 International Convention Centre 99.38 Pradesh for MICE in Bhopal 21.M aharashtra 2024-25 INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, 46.91 Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg22.M aharashtra 2024-25 Development of RAM-KAL PATH in 99.14 Nashik 23.M anipur 2024-25 Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak 89.48 24.M eghalaya 2024-25 MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu 99.27 25.M eghalaya 2024-25 Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in 99.27 Shillong 26.O disha 2024-25 Development of Hirakund 99.90 27.O disha 2024-25 Development of Satkosia 99.99 28.P unjab 2024-25 Development of Heritage Street as 53.45 a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar 29.R ajasthan 2024-25 Development at Amber-Nahargarh 49.31 and Surrounding Area in Jaipur 30.R ajasthan 2024-25 Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur 96.61 31.S ikkim 2024-25 Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang 97.37 in Namchi 32.S ikkim 2024-25 Border Experience in Nathula 68.19 33.T a mil Nadu 2024-25 Development of Nandavanam 99.67 Heritage Park in Mammallapuram 34.T a mil Nadu 2024-25 Garden of Flowers in Devala 70.23 35.T e langana 2024-25 Ramappa Region Sustainable 73.74 Tourism Circuit in Ramappa 36.T e langana 2024-25 Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual 68.10 Retreat in Nallamala 37.T r ipura 2024-25 Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in 97.70 Gomati 38.U ttar 2024-25 Development of Bateshwar in 74.05 Pradesh District-Agra 39.U ttar 2024-25 Integrated Buddhist Tourism 80.24 Pradesh Development in Shrawasti 40.U ttarakhand 2024-25 Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting 100.00 Base Station in Rishikesh Total Amount 3295.76 *****ANNEXURE–II STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*217 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025 REGARDING OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL RAISED BY SHRI T R BAALU State wise details of fairs and festivals supported by Ministry of Tourism under DPPH scheme for last five years is as follows: (Rs. In lakhs) Name of Amount Year Name of Fairs & Festivals state sanctioned Arunachal 2020-21 Pedal to Pakke 25.00 Pradesh 2021-22 Easterly Essence Ledum 25.00 Festival Orange Festival of Music and 25.00 Adventure 2022-23 Si Donyi Festival 25.00 Orange Festival 25.00 2023-24 Aroma of Arunachal Pradesh 10.36 Assam 2021-22 Bhogali Festival 25.00 Rongoli festivals 25.00 Chandigarh 2021-22 Chandigarh Carnival Festival 10.00 and New Year Extravaganza 10.0 50th Chandigarh Rose Festival 10.00 2022-23 Chandigarh Carnival 15.00 Rose Festival 15.00 Goa 2020-21 Carnival Festival 25.00 Shigmo Festival 25.00 2021-22 Carnival Festival 25.00 Shigmo Festival 25.00 2022-23 Carnival Festival 25.00 Shigmo Festival 25.00 Haryana 2021-22 Surajkund International Crafts 30.00 Mela 2022-23 Surajkund International Crafts 30.00 Mela Himachal 2021-22 International Shivratri festival 25.00Pradesh 2022-23 International Shivratri festival 25.00 International Kullu Dussehra 25.00 Festival 2024-25 1. International Kullu Dussehra 25.00 Festival Kerala Sargalaya International Arts and 25.00 2022-23 Crafts Festival Madhya 2020-21 Baiga Olympics 20.00 Pradesh 2021-22 Pachmarhi Utsav, Pachmarhi 10.00 Jal Mahotsav, Hanuwantia 25.00 Khajuraho Dance Festival 15.00 2022-23 Jal Mahotsav, Hanuwantia 25.00 Khajuraho Dance Festival 15.00 2023-24 Jal Mahotsav, Hanuwantia 22.12 Narmada Mahotsav 10.00 Gandhi Sagar Floating Festival 35.00 2024-25 1. Kuno Forest Festival 25.00 2. Chanderi Festival 25.00 3. Jal Mahotsav-Hanuwantiya 30.00 Meghalaya 2021-22 Wangala Dance 25.00 Nongkrem Dance Festival 25.00 2022-23 Wangala Dance 25.00 Nongkrem Dance Festival 25.00 2023-24 Nongkrem Dance Festival 25.00 2024-25 1. The 100 Drums Wangala 25.00 Dance Festival 2024 2. The Nongkrem Dance Festival 16.00 2024 Mizoram 2020-21 Anthurium Festival 25.00 Winter Festival 25.00 2021-22 Anthurium Festival 25.00 Winter Festival 25.00 2022-23 Anthurium Festival 25.00 Winter Festival 25.00 2024-25 1. Winter Festival 2024 25.00 2. Leitlanpui Music Festival 25.002024 Nagaland 2021-22 Hornbill Festival 20.00 The Angami’s Sekrenyi Festival 10.00 2022-23 Ahuna Festival 5.00 Runa Festival 5.00 Sekrenyi Festival 5.00 Autumn Festival at Nagaland 5.00 House Kolkata Autumn Festival at Nagaland 5.00 House New Delhi Hornbill Festival 25.00 2023-24 Autumn Festival at Nagaland 10.00 House, New Delhi Cuisine and Music Festival at 25.00 Naga Heritage Village, Kisama 2024-25 1. Autumn Festival at 30.00 Nagaland House 2. Traditional Food & Folk Music 25.00 Festival at Dimapur 3. Cultural Fair at Tzurang 25.00 Valley, Mokuchung District Puducherry 2021-22 27th Yoga Festival at 15.00 Puducherry Yanam People’s Festival 7.00 Carnival Festival at Karaikal 8.00 Punjab 2021-22 Harivallabh Sangeet 25.00 Samemelan, Jalandhar Hola Mohalla at Shri Anandpur 25.00 Sahib 2022-23 Shri Harivallabh Sangeet 15.00 Sammelan- Jalandhar Sufi festival, Amritsar 15.00 Holla-Mohala at Shri Anandpur 10.00 Sahib 2024-25 Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan- 20.00 Jalandhar Harike Wetland Festival 20.00 Ferozepur Bathinda Virasti (Heritage) 15.00Festival Raag Sammelan Amritsar 5.00 Sikkim 2020-21 Red Panda Winter Carnival 25.00 Jorethang Maghey Mela 12.50 Pelling Winter Tourism Festival 12.50 2021-22 Cherry Temi Tea & Tourism 12.50 Festival Temi Tea Gardens South Sikkim Khangchendzonga Winter 12.50 Carnival Festival Jorethang Maghey Mela 25.00 Tripura 2020-21 Bharat Bangla Festival 25.00 2022-23 Neermahal Festival 10.00 Diwali Festival 5.00 Chabimura Festival 5.00 2023-24 Neermahal Festival 9.80 Diwali Festival 9.55 Chabimura Festival 3.00 2024-25 1. Diwali Festival 20.00 2. Chabimura & Tirthamukh 12.00 Festival 3. Ashokastami Festival 5.00 4. Chapchar Kut Festival 5.00 Tamil Nadu 2021-22 India Dance Festival at 25.00 Mamallapuram 2022-23 India Dance Festival at 25.00 Mamallapuram 2023-24 India Dance Festival at 25.00 Mamallapuram 2024-25 1. Indian Dance Festival- 25.00 Mamallapuram 2. Marghali Music Festival - 25.00 Chennai 3. Madurai Pongal Festival 30.00 Telangana 2021-22 Bathukamma Festival 25.00 Medaram Jatara at Munugu 25.00 2024-25 1. Sampradaya Santha at 10.00 Mahabubnagar2. Sweet & Kite Festival 25.00 Uttarakhand 2022-23 International Yoga Festival 25.00 2023-24 International Yoga Festival 25.00 Uttar Pradesh 2022-23 Firozabad Mahotsav 25.00 2023-24 Firozabad Mahotsav 25.00 Hathras Mahotsav 25.00 *****