Lok Sabha Question No. 3153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-06
Subject: Development of Tourism in NER
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3153 ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN NER

## 3153. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the places in Assam presently covered under the North-East Circuit;
- (b) the total amount allotted to develop the tourism sector in NorthEast especially in Assam during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise including Assam;
- (c) the  further  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to develop the tourism sector of North-East, especially Assam; and
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to include the North-East in various websites related to tours and travels?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

- (a) to (c): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  schemes  of  Swadesh Darshan- Integrated development of theme based tourist circuits and PRASHAD- National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive provides central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies for development  of  tourism  infrastructure  in  the  country.  The  list  of projects sanctioned under the above schemes along with the allotted amount during last three years and current year in North East Region including Assam is annexed.
- (d): Ministry of Tourism has a comprehensive website for Incredible India, which promotes India in a holistic manner, including the North East States. The website has   information on all the North East States and also has links to the tourism websites of respective North Eastern States, in the State segment of the Incredible India website.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3153 ANSWERED ON 06.08.2018 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN NER.

THE LIST OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER SWADESH DARSHAN AND  PRASHAD  SCHEMES  ALONG  WITH  THE  ALLOTTED  AMOUNT DURING LAST THREE YEARS AND CURRENT YEAR IN NORTH EAST REGION INCLUDING ASSAM:

(Rs. in Crore)

| Sl. No.      | State             | Scheme          | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Sanction Amt.   |
|--------------|-------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| Year 2014-15 | Year 2014-15      | Year 2014-15    | Year 2014-15                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Year 2014-15    |
| 1.           | Arunachal Pradesh | Swadesh Darshan | Development of North East Circuit at Bhalukpong- Bomdila & Tawang                                                                                                                                                                      | 49.77           |
| Year 2015-16 | Year 2015-16      | Year 2015-16    | Year 2015-16                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Year 2015-16    |
| 2.           | Assam             | PRASHAD         | Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati                                                                                                                                                       | 33.98           |
| 3.           | Manipur           | Swadesh Darshan | Development of North East Circuit in:Imphal-Moirang- Khongjom-Moreh                                                                                                                                                                    | 89.66           |
| 4.           | Sikkim            | Swadesh Darshan | Development of North East Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) - Rorathang-Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang- Sherathang-Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong-Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang-Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok- TuminLingee-Singtam (exit) | 98.05           |
| 5.           | Nagaland          | Swadesh Darshan | Development of Tribal Circuit: Peren- Kohima- Wokha                                                                                                                                                                                    | 97.36           |
| 6.           | Mizoram           | Swadesh Darshan | Integrated Development of North East Circuit at                                                                                                                                                                                        | 94.91           |

|              |                   |                 | Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek                                                                                                                |              |
|--------------|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| 7.           | Assam             | Swadesh Darshan | Development of Wildlife Circuit: Manas - Probitora - Nameri - Kaziranga - Dibru - Saikhowa                                                                        | 95.67        |
| 8.           | Arunachal Pradesh | Swadesh Darshan | Integrated Development of New Adventure Tourism under North East Circuit.                                                                                         | 97.14        |
| 9.           | Tripura           | Swadesh Darshan | Development of North East Circuit : Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur - Tirthamukh - Mandirghat - Dumboor- NarikelKunja - Gandachara - Ambassa | 99.59        |
| Year 2016-17 | Year 2016-17      | Year 2016-17    | Year 2016-17                                                                                                                                                      | Year 2016-17 |
| 10.          | Meghalaya         | Swadesh Darshan | Development of North East Circuit: Umiam Lake view-U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang orchid lake resort                                                            | 99.13        |
| 11.          | Manipur           | Swadesh Darshan | Development of Spiritual Circuit - Shri Govindajee Temple - Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple- Shri Gopinath Temple- Shri Bungshibodon Temple - Shri Kaina Temple      | 53.80        |
| 12.          | Sikkim            | Swadesh Darshan | Development of North East Circuit Linking Singtam - Maka-Temi-Bermoik Tokel- Phongia-Namchi -Jorthang- Okharey-Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang-Melli (Exit)          | 95.32        |
| 13.          | Nagaland          | Swadesh Darshan | Development of Tribal Circuit Mokokchung- Tuensang-Mon                                                                                                            | 99.67        |
| 14.          | Mizoram           | Swadesh Darshan | Development of Eco Circuit: Aizawl - Rawpuichhip- Khawhphawp - Lengpui -                                                                                          | 99.07        |

|       |       |                 | Durtlang - Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Chitelui - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang   |         |
|-------|-------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 15.   | Assam | Swadesh Darshan | Development of Heritage circuit: Tezpur-Majuli- Sibsagar                                       |   98.35 |
| TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL           | TOTAL                                                                                          | 1301.47 |

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