Lok Sabha Question No. 4138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-27
Subject: Tribal Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: NINONG ERING, ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE, PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4138 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2017

## TRIBAL TOURISM

## 4138. SHRI NINONG ERING:

SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to focus on tribal tourism in order to improve the economy of backward areas;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  there  is  a  great potential for tribal tourism in the country including Maharashtra, North East and Andaman and Nicobar Islands;
- (c) if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  development  of tourism  in  tribal  areas  in  a  non-exploitative  manner  and  the funds provided under the Tribal Area Tourism Circuit Scheme;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to impart training to tribal people in this regard; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Ministry  of  Tourism  has  launched  the  Swadesh  Darshan scheme for integrated development of Theme-Based Tourist Circuits in the country in 2014-15. Realising the potential of tribal tourism in the  country,  Tribal  Circuit  is  one  of  the  thirteen  thematic  circuits identified for development under the Scheme. Under this circuit, the aim is to develop and promote the tribal areas in a very responsible manner  with  due  focus  on  cultural  sensitivities,  carrying  capacity and preservation of natural surroundings and culture.

The admissible project components under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme are:

i. Infrastructure Development, ii. Capacity Development, Skill Development and Knowledge Management, iii. Online Presence

The details of projects sanctioned under the Tribal Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme are given in annexure.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4138 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2017 REGARDING TRIBAL TOURISM.

| State        | Year of Sanction   | Project                                                                                                                                                                                    |   Amt. Sanctioned (Rs in Crore) |
|--------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Nagaland     | 2015-16            | Development of Tribal Circuit Peren- Kohima- Wokha.                                                                                                                                        |                           97.36 |
| Chhattisgarh | 2015-16            | Development of Tribal Tourism Circuit in Jashpur- Kunkuri-Mainpat- Ambikapur-Maheshpur - Ratanpur-Kurdar- Sarodadadar Gangrel- Kondagaon- Nathyanawagaon - Jagdalpur-Chitrakoot- Tirthgarh |                           99.94 |
| Telangana    | 2016-17            | Integrated Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram-Tadvai- Damaravi -Mallur - Bogatha Waterfalls as Tribal Circuit.                                                                    |                           84.4  |
| Nagaland     | 2016-17            | Development of Tribal circuit (Mokokchung- Tuensang-Mon).                                                                                                                                  |                           99.67 |

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