Parliament Question: Tourism Development in Bihar

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.205 ANSWERED ON 20.07.2026 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN BIHAR

205. SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has undertaken an assessment of tourism infrastructure gaps across major heritage and religious destinations in Bihar, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of the funds released and utilised under Central tourism schemes in Bihar during the last five years; and

(c) whether the Government is considering any major programme to develop tourism in Rohtas district of Bihar and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a): Development of tourism infrastructure, amenities and experiences at tourist destinations is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Government and Union Territory Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism, under its various schemes such as Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), Swadesh Darshan (SD), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), Challenge Based Destination Development

(CBDD) provides financial assistance for the development of tourism infrastructure across the country including Bihar.

(b): The details of the funds released and utilized for the projects under the said schemes in Bihar are annexed.

(c): Receiving proposals from the State Governments and Union Territory 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, as on date no such major programme to develop tourism in Rohtas district of Bihar has been submitted by the Government of Bihar. *******ANNEXURE STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PART (B) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.205 ANSWERED ON 20.07.2026 REGARDING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN BIHAR RAISED BY SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH The details of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme in Bihar (Rs. In Crore) Amount Amount Amount Sr. Released/ Utilised Sanctioned No. Name of the Project Authorized for Utilization Development at Patna Sahib 1 29.62 29.62 29.62 Development of basic facilitie 2 s at Vishnupad temple, Gaya, 3.63 3.63 3.63 Bihar Development of Ambika Bhaw 3 13.29 0.00 0.00 ani Temple, Saran The details of projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Bihar (Rs. In Crore) Sr. Circuit/ Name of the Amount Amount Amount No. Year Project Sanctioned Released/ Utilised Authorized for Utilization 1 Tirthankar Development of 33.96 29.36 29.36 2016-17 Vaishali- Arrah- Masad-Patna- Rajgir-Pawapuri- Champapuri

2. Spiritual Development of 44.76 42.17 42.17 2016-17 Kanwaria Route:

Sultanganj – Dharmshala- Deoghar

3. Buddhist Development of 95.18 95.18 95.18 2016-17 Buddhist circuit- Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya

4. Rural 2017- Development of 44.27 40.31 40.3118 Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia

5. Spiritual Development of 44.55 42.32 42.32 2017-18 Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh The details of projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme in Bihar (Rs. In Crore) Sr. Destination Name of the Experience Amount Amount No. Sanctioned Released/ Authorized for Utilization

1. Bodh Gaya Development of the Buddhist 165.44 16.54 Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya The details of projects sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme in Bihar (Rs. In Crore) Sr. No. Destination/Category Name of the Amount Amount Experience Sanctioned Released/ Authorized for Utilization

1. Saran Dist. (Sonepur Development of 24.29 2.43 Fair) (Culture & Sonepur Fair Heritage) Site The details of projects sanctioned under SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT (SASCI SCHEME) Scheme in Bihar (Rs. In Crore) Sr. Name of the Project Amount Amount No. Sanctioned Released/ Authorized for Utilization

1. Development of Matsyagandha Lake in 97.61 Saharsa

97.09

2. Karamchat Eco-Tourism and 49.51 Adventure Hub in Karamchat *****