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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2383#
ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026
STATUS OF GOLF TOURISM
2383# SMT. DARSHANA SINGH:
Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:
(a) the current status of golf tourism in the country;
(b) the number of international-standard golf courses currently operational and the States in
which they are located;
(c) the number of foreign and domestic tourists availing golf tourism during the last three years;
and
(d) the future action plan of Government to further promote golf tourism?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) to (d): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including golf
tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration.
Ministry of Tourism has framed guidelines for extending financial support for promotion of
golf tourism. The Ministry invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the Golf Clubs, Golf Event
Managers, State Governments/ UT Administrations, approved Tour Operators/ approved Travel
Agents and Corporate Houses seeking financial support from Ministry of Tourism for Golf Events,
Golf Shows, Golf Promotional Workshops/ Events/ Annual Meetings/ Seminars eligible for financial
support.
The Ministry of Tourism does not maintain data on the number of golf courses or number of
foreign and domestic tourists availing golf tourism.
The details of various projects sanctioned by the Ministry to promote golf tourism is given at
Annexure.
*******ANNEXURE
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION
NO.2383# ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026 REGARDING STATUS OF GOLF TOURISM RAISED
BY SMT. DARSHANA SINGH
Initiatives in Golf Tourism
List of Projects Sanctioned under the Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies
Rs. in Lakhs
S. Name of Project State Agency Sanction Amount Amount
No. Date sanctioned Released
1. Project for Up- gradation of
Golf Course at SAI
Trivandrum Golf Club by Kerala SAI 31-03-2017 2464.99 1232.49
the Sports Authority of
India
List of Projects Sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Rs. in Crore
State/ UT Circuit / Name of the Project Amount Amount
Sanction Sanctioned Released
Year / Authorized
Mizoram North East Development of Thenzawl & South
Circuit Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek. 92.26 92.26
2015-16
The project was sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan- North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote,
District Serchhip and Reiek, Mizoram for various components at Thenzawl including the 18- hole
Golf Course and associated infrastructure.
Other initiatives
“Tapping the Tourism Potential of Kashmir" was organized by the Ministry of Tourism in
collaboration with the Government of UT of Jammu and Kashmir, FICCI, and India Golf Tourism
Association in Srinagar on April 12-13, 2021 to promote tourism opportunities in Kashmir through
exhibitions, brainstorming sessions, and familiarization trips showcasing its cultural heritage, natural
beauty, culinary delights, and golf tourism. Approximately 200 participants attended, including
media, tour operators, government officials, and foreign ambassadors in India.
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