Lok Sabha Question No. 3 (STARRED), answered on 2017-07-17
Subject: Development of Tourist Spots in U.P. and Rajasthan
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*3 ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017

DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST SPOTS IN U.P. AND RAJASTHAN

- *3. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken initiatives or is planning to develop  the  tourist  spots  in  the  States  of  Uttar  Pradesh  and Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the places identified for such development;
- (d) whether any Detailed Project Report has been sought from the State Governments in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  to (e):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*3 OF

ANSWERED ON 17.07.2017 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT TOURIST SPOTS IN U.P. AND RAJASTHAN.

(a) to (e): Taking initiative and planning to develop tourist spots is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, including the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The Ministry of Tourism extends Central Financial Assistance for projects submitted by the State Government and Union Territories  for  places  identified  by  them  for  tourism  development. The details of  projects  for  which  Central  Financial  Assistance  has been  extended  to  the  State  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  and Rajasthan is given below:

## Projects sanctioned under Prasad Scheme

- (i) Development of Mathura-Vrindavan as Mega Tourist Circuit  (Ph-II)  for  Rs.14.92  crore  during  2014-15  in  the State of Uttar Pradesh.
- (ii) Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centre at Vrindavan, Distt.  Mathura  for  Rs.9.36  crore  during  2014-15  in  the State of Uttar Pradesh.
- (iii) Development of Varanasi for Rs.20.40 crore during 201516 in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
- (iv)    Integrated  Development  of  Pushkar/Ajmer  for  Rs.40.44 crore during 2015-16 in the State of Rajasthan.

## Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

- (i) Development of Sambhar Lake Town and Other Destinations in Rajasthan under Desert Circuit for Rs.63.96 crore during 2014-15 in the State of Rajasthan.
- (ii) Integrated Development of Govind Dev ji Temple (Jaipur), Khatu  Shyam  Ji  (Sikar)  and  Nathdwara  (Rajsamand)  in Rajasthan for Rs.91.45 crore during 2016-17.
- (iii) Development of Spiritual Circuit- Churu (Salasar Balaji)Jaipur  (Shri  Samode  Balaji,  Ghatke  Balaji,  Bandheke Balaji)Alwar (Pandupole Hanumanji, Bharathari)Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)Dholpur (Muchkund) -Mehandipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji) in the State of Rajasthan for Rs.93.90 crore during 2016-17.
- (iv) Development of Heritage CircuitRajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort)Jaipur (Nahargarh Fort)Alwar (BalaQuila)SawaiMadhopur (Ranthambore Fort and Khandar Fort)Jhalawar (Gagron Fort)Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh Fort) Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort) Hanumangarh  (Kalibangan,  Bhatner Fort and Gogamedi)Jalore  (Jalore  Fort)-  Udaipur  (Pratap  Gaurav  Kendra)Dholpur (Bagh-i-Nilofar and Purani Chawni)Nagaur (Meera Bai Temple) in Rajasthan for Rs. 99.60 crore   in the year 2017-18.
- (v) Development of Buddhist Circuit - Srawasti, Kushinagar & Kapilvastu in  Uttar  Pradesh  for  Rs.99.97  crore  during 2016-17.
- (vi) Development of Chitrakoot and Shringverpur as Ramayana  Circuit  in  Uttar  Pradesh  for  Rs.69.45  crore during 2016-17.
- (vii) Development of Spiritual Circuit (ShahjahanpurAllahabad-Basti- Ahar-AligharhKasgun j-SarosiPratapgarh -UnnaoKaushambiMirzapurGorakpurKairana- Doamriyagunj- Bagpat -Barabanki- Azamgarh for
- Rs.76.00 crore in the State of Uttar Pradesh during 201617.
- (viii)  Development of Spiritual Circuit -II (BijnorMeerutKanpurKanpur DehatBandaGhazipurSalempurGhosi- Balia- Ambedkar Nagar- Aligarh- Fatehpur- DeoriaMahoba-  Sonbhadra-  Chandauli-  Mishrikh-  Bhadohi)  in Uttar Pradesh for Rs.62.96 crore during 2016-17.
- (ix) Development of Heritage Circuit  -  Kalinjar  Fort  (Banda)Marhar Dham (Sant Kabir Nagar)- Chauri Chaura, Shaheed Sthal (Fatehpur)Mavahar Sthal (Ghosi)Shaheed Smarak  (Meerut)  in  Uttar  Pradesh  for  Rs.41.51  crore during 2016-17.
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