**Executive Summary**
This document is the official response from the Minister of Tourism to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1504, answered on 09.02.2026, regarding tourism development in Rohtak, Haryana. It addresses queries about proposed tourism projects, the Tilyar Lake complex, and inclusion of Rohtak in any new tourism circuit. It clarifies that while project proposals are welcome, there are currently no projects under consideration for Rohtak district.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tourism Development Responsibility:**
* Development and promotion of tourism destinations are primarily the responsibility of State Governments (SGs) and Union Territory Administrations (UTAs).
* **Ministry of Tourism's Role:**
* The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance through central sector schemes like ‘Swadesh Darshan' and ‘PRASHAD' to support tourism infrastructure development.
* Financial assistance is extended to SGs/UTAs based on project proposals that align with scheme guidelines, government directions, and fund availability.
* **Past and Current Projects:**
* A project for ‘Implementation of Multimedia/Laser show at Tilyar Lake' was sanctioned in 2013 for Rs. 5.00 Crore under the Assistance to Central Agencies scheme.
* Projects under the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)' scheme, have been recently sanctioned including in Haryana to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres.
* **Current Status in Rohtak:**
* There are no current proposals under consideration by the Ministry of Tourism for projects in Haryana, including Rohtak district.
* **Details of Sanctioned Projects in Haryana (Under Swadesh Darshan & PRASHAD):**
* **Swadesh Darshan:**
* Development of Tourism Infrastructures at places related to Mahabharata in Kurukshetra (Krishna Circuit): Rs. 77.39 Crore sanctioned in 2016-17, with Rs. 76.74 Crore utilized.
* Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park (Panchkula): Rs. 26.68 Crore sanctioned in 2024-25, with Rs. 2.67 Crore authorized.
* Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden (Panchkula): Rs. 65.82 Crore sanctioned in 2024-25, with Rs. 6.58 Crore authorized.
* **PRASHAD:**
* Development of Nada Saheb Gurudwara and Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula District: Rs. 48.53 Crore sanctioned in 2019-20, with Rs. 34.68 Crore utilized.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Government of Haryana:**
* **Impact:** The State Government receives financial assistance from the Ministry of Tourism for developing tourism infrastructure based on submitted project proposals.
* **Action Required:** The State Government can submit new project proposals to the Ministry of Tourism for consideration, in accordance with the schemes and guidelines.
**Rohtak District:**
* **Impact:** Rohtak district is not currently benefiting from any centrally sponsored tourism projects under consideration by the Ministry of Tourism.
* **Action Required:** Propose tourism related projects to the State Government of Haryana, to further put forward for consideration to the Ministry of Tourism.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tourism: The primary government department responsible for tourism development in India.
Haryana: The state to which the tourism development questions pertain.
Swadesh Darshan: A central sector scheme of the Ministry of Tourism focused on tourism infrastructure development.
PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive): A central sector scheme of the Ministry of Tourism focused on pilgrimage tourism development.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1504
ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ROHTAK, HARYANA
1504. SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:
Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has identified or proposed any tourism
development projects in Rohtak district of Haryana under centrally
sponsored schemes;
(b) if so, the details of such projects including location, financial outlay
and current status of implementation;
(c) whether the Tilyar Lake complex or other cultural or ecological sites
in Rohtak have been proposed for upgradation or promotion as tourism
hubs;
(d) whether the Government has received any proposals from the State
Government of Haryana for inclusion of Rohtak in any new tourism
circuit; and
(e) if so, the action taken thereon along with the expected impact on
regional tourism and employment generation?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) to (e): Development and promotion of tourism destinations and products
is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Government (SG)/Union
Territory Administration (UTA). The Ministry of Tourism provides financial
assistance for development of tourism projects under its central sector
schemes such as ‘Swadesh Darshan’ and ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and
Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ schemes complements the
efforts of tourism infrastructure development in the country by extending
financial assistance to the SGs/UTAs; on receipt of the project proposals fromthem in synergy with the scheme guidelines, Government directions,
availability of funds, inter-se priority etc. Projects sanctioned by the Ministry
under its schemes focus on developing tourism infrastructure and enhancing
the destination experience. These initiatives also generate local employment
and improve overall tourist comfort and visitor experience at destinations. The
Ministry under its Assistance to Central Agencies scheme sanctioned a project
in 2013 for ‘Implementation of Multimedia/Laser show at Tilyar Lake for Rs.
5.00 Crore.
Government of India under its ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital
Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’
scheme, has also recently sanctioned projects in the country including in
Haryana, with the primary objective to comprehensively develop iconic tourist
centres in the country, branding and marketing them at global scale.
While receiving project proposals is part of the process, presently there
is no proposal under consideration before the Ministry of Tourism for
sanctioning of projects in Haryana including in Rohtak district. The details of
the project sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism in Haryana under Swadesh
Darshan, SD2.0 and PRASHAD schemes is as under: -
(Rupees in Crore)
Scheme Name of the Circuit/ Year of Sanction Amount
project/ Destination sanction Amount released
Experience or
authorized
(R),
released
or
authorised
for
utilization
(A) and
utilized (U)
Swadesh Development of Krishna 2016-17 77.39 76.74 (U)
Darshan Tourism Circuit
Infrastructures at
places related to
Mahabharata in
KurukshetraSwadesh Development of Panchkula 2024-25 26.68 2.67 (A)
Darshan Adventure
2.0 Tourism Hub at
Tikkar Taal and
Adventure Park
Swadesh Rejuvenation of Panchkula 2024-25 65.82 6.58 (A)
Darshan Yadavindra
2.0 Garden
PRASHAD Development of Panchkula 2019-20 48.53 34.68 (U)
Nada Saheb
Gurudwara and
Mata Mansa Devi
Temple in
Panchkula
District
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