Parliament Question: Promotion of Tourism in Maharashtra

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4888 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026 PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN MAHARASHTRA †4888. SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM: Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has identified new tourism circuits in Maharashtra, specifically in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, under the Swadesh Darshan or PRASHAD schemes; (b) the details of measures taken/being taken by the Government to promote eco-tourism and cultural tourism in the State; and (c) the details of works carried out by the Government so far? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (c): 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 and ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’ supplements the efforts of the States/UTs by providing financial assistance for the development of tourism related infrastructure in consultation with them. Under the Culture & Heritage category of Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan, the Ministry has sanctioned a project for “Development of Ahmednagar Fort at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra” at a cost of ₹25.00 crore. The works undertaken under the above mentioned Schemes include development and augmentation of tourism infrastructure such as tourist facilitation centres, illumination, landscaping, signage, last-mile connectivity, parking, public conveniences and other related amenities at sanctioned sites.The Ministry of Tourism as part of its ongoing promotional activities regularly promotes various tourism destinations and products of the country including eco-tourism and cultural tourism in the State of Maharashtra through promotional activities such as events, website, social media promotions, fairs and festivals, etc. The details of projects sanctioned in the State of Maharashtra under the above mentioned Schemes are annexed. *****ANNEXURE STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4888 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN MAHARASHTRA RAISED BY SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM 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. Circuit Name of the Project Sanctioned No. Cost (Rs. in Crore) 1 Coastal Development of Sindhudurg Coastal 19.06 Circuit Circuit - Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav 2 Spiritual Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- 45.47 Circuit Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad iii. List of Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme in Maharashtra Sr. Destination Name of the Experience Sanctioned Cost No. (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. Destination/ Name of the Experience Sanctioned Cost No. Category (Rs. in Crore) 1 Ahmednagar Development of Ahmednagar 25.00 (Culture & Fort Heritage)v. List of Projects sanctioned under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Scheme in Maharashtra Sr. Name of the Project Sanctioned Cost No. (Rs. in Crore) 1. INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, 46.91 and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg 2. Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik 99.14 ******