Lok Sabha Question No. 784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Development of Tourism in North East
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAMESWAR TELI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.784 ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN NORTH EAST

## 784.  SHRI RAMESWAR TELI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Ministry  has  made  any  assessment  of  tourism potential of the North Eastern Region (NER) for development of tourism;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  the  tourism  sites  that  may  be  developed  for attracting tourists both domestic and international; and
- (d) the  response  of  the  respective  State  Governments  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):   Yes,  Madam.    State  wise  20  year  Perspective  Plans  on Tourism Sector was prepared by the Ministry of Tourism for North Eastern Region during the year 2003.
- (c) & (d): Development  and  promotion  of  tourism  is  primarily  the responsibility of the State Governments/UT Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA)  to  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  for various tourism projects subject to availability of funds, liquidation of pending utilization certificates against the funds released earlier and  adherence  to  the  relevant  scheme  guidelines.  Based  on  the project  proposal  submitted  by  State  Government,  the  Ministry  of Tourism  has  sanctioned  the  tourism  projects  for  North  Eastern States for the last three years and the current year. The details of the same along with amount released is given at Annexure.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) & (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.784 ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN NORTH EAST.

## DETAILS OF CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS AND CURRENT YEAR

(Rs. in lakh)

| Sl. No   | Name of The Project                                                                                                                                                                            | Amount Sanctioned   | Amount Released   |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
|          | ARUNACHAL PRADESH                                                                                                                                                                              |                     |                   |
|          | 2013-14                                                                                                                                                                                        |                     |                   |
| 1.       | Mega Tourist Destination at Tawang                                                                                                                                                             | 2316.69             | 463.34            |
| 2.       | Development of Bhalukpong-Bomdila-Tawang Circuit- Infrastructure development at Zimithang, Dirang, Tawang and Kalaktang                                                                        | 785.78              | 157.15            |
| 3.       | Development of Itanagar-Doimukh Sagalee Circuit- Infrastructure development at Pareng under Sagalee Siddharth Vihar near Gompa Itanagar, Lamdung, East Kameng and amusement park at Naharlagun | 759.75              | 151.95            |
| 4.       | Development for Miao-Namdapha circuit- Infrastructure at Namdapah and Nampong                                                                                                                  | 780.65              | 156.13            |
| 5.       | Development of Eco-Tourism Circuit at Loki- Partung-Taluaak in East Siang District Arunachal Pradesh (Tribal Area)                                                                             | 791.31              | 158.26            |
| 6.       | Destination development at Baririjo sikarijo, chumin at Sippi and Buryorlo                                                                                                                     | 500.00              | 100.00            |
| 7.       | Destination development at Menchukha                                                                                                                                                           | 500.00              | 100.00            |
| 8.       | Destination development at Mariyang Dr. Daying Ering Wildlife Sancturary and Borguli                                                                                                           | 499.20              | 99.84             |
| 9.       | Construction of Tourist lodge at Hunli, Lower Dibang valley                                                                                                                                    | 490.26              | 98.05             |
| 10.      | Celebration of Tawang Festival                                                                                                                                                                 | 25.00               | 25.00             |
| 11.      | Celebration of Menchuka festival, in Arunachal Pradesh                                                                                                                                         | 25.00               | 25.00             |
|          | 2014-15                                                                                                                                                                                        |                     |                   |
| 1.       | Development of Tourist Circuit in Pasighat- Jengging -Yingkiong-Tuting Circuit                                                                                                                 | 800.00              | 160.00            |
| 2.       | Development of Tourist Circuit -Ziro-Kurung Kumey circuit                                                                                                                                      | 800.00              | 160.00            |
| 3.       | Development of Tourist Circuit in Itanager -Ziro- Daporijo-Aalo-Pasighat circuit                                                                                                               | 800.00              | 160.00            |
| 4.       | Construction of Eco-Tourism at Huru Pahar Roing                                                                                                                                                | 500.00              | 100.00            |

| 5.   | Development of Heritage Site at Pemaziling Menchuka, West Siang District                                                                                  | 500.00   | 100.00   |
|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|
| 6.   | Development and production of publicity materials including brouchures, leaflets, documentaries/Films, CDs, Maps etc on various topics related to Tourism | 41.35    | 33.08    |
| 7.   | Nyokum Yellow festival at Bameng                                                                                                                          | 14.00    | 14.00    |
|      | 2015-16                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
| 1.   | Kameng River Eco-Tourism Festival (ii) Menchuka Adventure Festival and (iii) Orange Festival Dambuk                                                       | 30.00    | 30.00    |
|      | 2016-17                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
|      | Nil                                                                                                                                                       |          |          |
|      | ASSAM                                                                                                                                                     |          |          |
|      | 2013-14                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
|      | Nil                                                                                                                                                       |          |          |
|      | 2014-15                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
| 1.   | Development of tourist facilities at Kalamati (Indo-Bhutan Border) Chirang.(Mega Destination)                                                             | 2400.79  | 21.65    |
| 2.   | Development of Vaishnavite Circuit in Assam (Phase-I)                                                                                                     | 741.48   | 148.30   |
| 3.   | Development of tourist spot near Martyrs Cemetery at Bodoland.                                                                                            | 425.84   | 85.17    |
|      | 2015-16                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
|      | Nil                                                                                                                                                       |          |          |
|      | 2016-17                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
|      | Nil                                                                                                                                                       |          |          |
|      | MANIPUR                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
|      | 2013-14                                                                                                                                                   |          |          |
| 1.   | Mega-Integrated Mega Tourist Circuit at Khebaching-Marjing and Kaima                                                                                      | 4751.61  | 950.32   |
| 2.   | Eco-Tourism cum water sports complex at Maata-Mualtam (Hyde out park, Churachand pur distt. Tribal Area (Reprioritized)                                   | 489.17   | 97.83    |
| 3.   | Integrated Tourist destination at Kotsophai, Chakpikarong, Chandel, Distt.                                                                                | 480.70   | 96.14    |
| 4.   | Integrated tourist destination at Chingkheiching and adjoining areas, Imphal East Distt.                                                                  | 485.58   | 97.11    |
| 5.   | Integrated tourist destination at Shirui Hills and adjoin areas, Ukhrul Distt.                                                                            | 499.63   | 99.92    |
| 6.   | Development of tourist destination at Kakching Garden, Thoubal distt.                                                                                     | 478.15   | 95.63    |
| 7.   | Celebration of Manipur Sangai Festival from 21st to 30th November, 2013                                                                                   | 25.00    | 25.00    |
| 8.   | Youth, Adventure & Water Sports festival, during                                                                                                          | 25.00    | 25.00    |

|    | the month of November 2013                                                                                                                                          |         |        |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------|
|    | 2014-15                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
| 1. | Providing of Tourism Infrastructure in and around Imphal City, Manipur.                                                                                             | 4095.14 | 819.03 |
| 2. | Revised Integrated Mega Tourist Circuit 'Marjing Polo-Keina-Khebaching (Khogiom) in Manipur                                                                         | 4839.63 | 82.86  |
| 3. | Revised Development of tourist resort at Sendra hillock, Water sports complex at Takmu and other tourism facilities in adjoining area, Bishnupur district, Manipur. | 4518.62 | 553.72 |
| 4. | Development of Tourist Circuit around Hiyanthang Temple, Heibokching and adjoining areas                                                                            | 767.00  | 153.40 |
| 5. | Tourist Destination at Sadu Chiru Waterfalls                                                                                                                        | 482.12  | 96.42  |
| 6. | Manipur Sangai Festival, 2014 (21st -30th Nov.2014)                                                                                                                 | 25.00   | 25.00  |
| 7. | Youth Adventure & Water Sports festival of Manipur, 2014 (Month of November, 2014)                                                                                  | 25.00   | 25.00  |
|    | 2015-16                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
| 1. | Celebration of Manipur Sangai Festival and Youth, Adventure and Water Sports Festival Manipur 2015                                                                  | 50.00   | 50.00  |
|    | 2016-17                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
| 1. | Manipur Sangai Festival, 21st to 30th November, 2016.                                                                                                               | 25.00   | 25.00  |
| 2. | Youth Adventure and Water Adventure Sports festival 2016.                                                                                                           | 25.00   | 25.00  |
|    | MEGHALAYA                                                                                                                                                           |         |        |
|    | 2013-14                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
| 1. | Behdeinkhlam 17th & 18th July, 2013                                                                                                                                 | 18.19   | 18.19  |
| 2. | 100 Drums Wangala Festival 7th , 8th & 9th November, 2013                                                                                                           | 19.80   | 19.80  |
| 3. | Nongkrem Dance 13th to 14th November, 2013                                                                                                                          | 8.91    | 8.91   |
|    | 2014-15                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
|    | Nil                                                                                                                                                                 |         |        |
|    | 2015-16                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
|    | Nil                                                                                                                                                                 |         |        |
|    | 2016-17                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
| 1. | Wangala Dance Festival, 11th to 12th December, 2016                                                                                                                 | 19.91   | 19.91  |
| 2. | Nongkrem Dance Festival, 7th to 8th December, 2016                                                                                                                  | 22.31   | 22.31  |
|    | MIZORAM                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
|    | 2013-14                                                                                                                                                             |         |        |
| 1. | Construction for trekking route development of                                                                                                                      | 495.07  | 99.01  |

|     | Blue Mountain-Sangau route (Phawngpu) in Mizoram                                          |         |        |
|-----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------|
| 2.  | Trekking route development -Aizawl-Reiek- Ailawng                                         | 400.80  | 80.16  |
| 3.  | Phase-II in Chalfilh Tourist Resort.                                                      | 500.00  | 100.00 |
| 4.  | Wayside Amenities on National Highway- 54                                                 | 450.40  | 90.08  |
| 5.  | Kawlchaw West in Lawngtai Distt.                                                          | 443.41  | 88.68  |
| 6.  | Prikhaothlir, Phairan, Buk Vannei-                                                        | 781.48  | 156.29 |
| 7.  | Development of Theme Park & other tourism infrastructure development at Lungleng, Mizoram | 800.00  | 160.00 |
| 8.  | Saiha-Chlfilh mountain                                                                    | 800.00  | 160.00 |
| 9.  | Celebration of Anthurium Festival 24th - 26th September, 2013                             | 25.00   | 25.00  |
| 10. | Celebration of Thalfavang Kut from 4th -6 th November 2013                                | 15.00   | 15.00  |
|     | 2014-15                                                                                   |         |        |
| 1.  | Mega Circuit Project Eco-Tourism Thenjawal                                                | 4829.69 | 241.48 |
| 2.  | Celebration of Anthurium festival 25th , 26th and 27th September, 2014                    | 25.00   | 25.00  |
| 3.  | Celebration of Thalfavang Kut from 6th - 8th November, 2014                               | 25.00   | 25.00  |
|     | 2015-16                                                                                   |         |        |
| 1.  | Celebration of Anthurium Festival and Thalfavang Kut Festival 2015                        | 50.00   | 50.00  |
|     | 2016-17                                                                                   |         |        |
| 1.  | Celebration of Anthurium festival on 27th to 29th September, 2016                         | 25.00   | 25.00  |
| 2.  | Celebration of Thalfavang Kut festival on 8th ,9 th December, 2016                        | 25.00   | 25.00  |
|     | NAGALAND                                                                                  |         |        |
|     | 2013-14                                                                                   |         |        |
| 1.  | Kiyai-Phuhoto-Khugaboto-Kuhoxu-Akahuto                                                    | 800.00  | 160.00 |
| 2.  | Tizit-Mon-Phomching-Lungwa-Longpang                                                       | 800.00  | 160.00 |
| 3.  | Aboi-Caoha Chingnyu-Changlang-Jakphang- Changlanshu-Sangsangnyu                           | 800.00  | 160.00 |
| 4.  | Rangapahar-Lavi-Green village-Hoshephu (reprioritized)                                    | 800.00  | 160.00 |
| 5.  | Eco-Adventure and cultural destination at Kuhuboto                                        | 500.00  | 100.00 |
| 6.  | Integrated Tourist Destination at Angphang, in Nagaland                                   | 500.00  | 100.00 |
| 7.  | Tourist lodge at Phek                                                                     | 500.00  | 100.00 |
| 8.  | Development of Trekking & Eco- Adventure of Dzukou                                        | 487.01  | 97.40  |

| 9.   | Celebration of Nagadah Festival 27th -28th November 2013                                                                                                              | 5.00    | 5.00    |
|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|
| 10.  | Celebration of Hornbill Festival 1st - 7th December, 2013                                                                                                             | 25.00   | 25.00   |
| 11.  | Celebration of Suhkrunya Festival, Phek 15th January, 2014                                                                                                            | 5.00    | 5.00    |
|      | 2014-15                                                                                                                                                               |         |         |
| 1.   | Longsa-Chare-Longkhum-Helipong-Tuensang                                                                                                                               | 800.00  | 160.00  |
| 2.   | Naginimora-Wajcgubg-Mon-Chenmoha                                                                                                                                      | 755.20  | 151.04  |
| 3.   | New Secretariat - Sendenyu - Terogvunyu - Tesophenyu -K.Station - Asukikha                                                                                            | 800.00  | 160.00  |
| 4.   | Naga United Village - Shoxuvi - Zutovi - Xekiye                                                                                                                       | 800.00  | 160.00  |
| 5.   | Dzu -U - Chakhabama - Kekruma - Longmatra - Likhimro                                                                                                                  | 800.00  | 160.00  |
| 6.   | Integrated Tourist Destination at Longsa at Mokokchung                                                                                                                | 500.00  | 100.00  |
| 7.   | Integrated Tourist Destination to Razhaphema Basa, Dimapur                                                                                                            | 500.00  | 100.00  |
| 8.   | Integrated Tourist Destination at Jakhama, Kohima                                                                                                                     | 500.00  | 100.00  |
| 9.   | Integrated Tourist Destination at Chumukedima.                                                                                                                        | 500.00  | 100.00  |
| 10.  | Celebration of Hornbil Event 1st to 10th December- 2014                                                                                                               | 25.00   | 25.00   |
|      | 2015-16                                                                                                                                                               |         |         |
|      | Nil                                                                                                                                                                   |         |         |
|      | 2016-17                                                                                                                                                               |         |         |
| 1.   | Hornbill Festival -1 st to 10th December, 2016                                                                                                                        | 25.00   | 25.00   |
|      | SIKKIM                                                                                                                                                                |         |         |
|      | 2013-14                                                                                                                                                               |         |         |
| 1.   | MEGA CIRCUIT PROJECT Development of Mega Tourist Circuit linking Gangtok (entry)-Topakhani (Singtam)-Tarku-Ravongla-Tashiding- Khecheperi-Rimbi- Darap - Melli (Exit) | 5000.00 | 1000.00 |
| 2.   | Development of Tourist Circuit along Simik-West Pendam-Rimbi in East Sikkim.                                                                                          | 800.00  | 160.00  |
| 3.   | Development of Tourist Circuit along Phodong- Labrang & Rongong in North Sikkim.                                                                                      | 800.00  | 160.00  |
| 4.   | Development of Tourist Circuit along Sharchok Phebo, Sangmo, Deythang Pokhari, Zarong in South Sikkim.                                                                | 800.00  | 160.00  |
| 5.   | Development of Tourist Infrastructures at Luing Changrang in East Sikkim.                                                                                             | 500.00  | 100.00  |
| 6.   | Development of Tourist Infrastructures at Banjhakri Dhunga at Maneybong, Utterey in West Sikkim.                                                                      | 500.00  | 100.00  |

| 7.   | Development of Tourist Infrastructures at Diu & Satyapani Pokhari under Poklok-Kamrang in South Sikkim.                                                | 500.00   | 100.00   |
|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|
| 8.   | Development of Pilgrimage Heritage Centres at Thingchen Lake, Laingzah Dzongu and Tholung in North Sikkim.                                             | 500.00   | 100.00   |
| 9.   | Convention Centre at Gangtok.                                                                                                                          | 500.00   | 100.00   |
| 10.  | Sound light at Gangtok                                                                                                                                 | 500.00   | 100.00   |
| 11.  | IT proposal for promotion of tourism facilities in Sikkim.                                                                                             | 50.00    | 45.00    |
| 12.  | Celebration of World Tourism Day                                                                                                                       | 5.00     | 5.00     |
| 13.  | Celebration Cherry Tea festival Temi South Sikkim                                                                                                      | 5.00     | 5.00     |
| 14.  | Sikkim Carnival festival, 2013                                                                                                                         | 25.00    | 25.00    |
|      | 2014-15                                                                                                                                                |          |          |
| 1.   | Development of Tourist Circuit-Chungthang- Lachung-Yumthang in North Sikkim.                                                                           | 800.00   | 160.00   |
| 2.   | Development of Tourist Circuit - Chiyadara- Phalidara-Phongla-Mellidara-Yangang in South Sikkim.                                                       | 800.00   | 160.00   |
| 3.   | Development of Tourist Circuit along the Penlong-Rankdong Tintek-Tumin-Khamdong- Samdong-Sang-Ranka-Sichey-Ranipool-Pakyong- Rorathang in East Sikkim. | 800.00   | 160.00   |
| 4.   | Development of Tourist Circuit along Magley- Sripatam-Lingmoo-Lingee-Makha in South Sikkim.                                                            | 800.00   | 160.00   |
| 5.   | Development of Tourist Infrastructure at Majhitar in South Sikkim.                                                                                     | 500.00   | 100.00   |
| 6.   | Development of Tourist Destination at Lingdem Hot Spring, Seven Sister fall and Roksok in North Sikkim.                                                | 500.00   | 100.00   |
| 7.   | Development of Tourist Destination at Mangley, South Sikkim.                                                                                           | 500.00   | 100.00   |
| 8.   | Development of Tourist Destination at Pelling in West Sikkim                                                                                           | 500.00   | 100.00   |
|      | 2015-16                                                                                                                                                |          |          |
| 1.   | World Tourism Day Gangtok, on 27th September 2015 (ii) Sikkim Winter Carnival, Gangtok, on 3rd and 9th December 2015                                   | 44.00    | 44.00    |
|      | 2016-17                                                                                                                                                |          |          |
| 1.   | World Tourism day Gangtok on 27th September, 2016.                                                                                                     | 25.00    | 25.00    |
| 2.   | Red Panda Winter Festival Gangtok December, 2016.                                                                                                      | 25.00    | 25.00    |

| 3.   | Production of Publicity Materials for the year 2016-17, Sikkim                                | 50.00   | 40.00   |
|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|
|      | TRIPURA                                                                                       |         |         |
|      | 2012-13                                                                                       |         |         |
|      | Nil                                                                                           |         |         |
|      | 2013-14                                                                                       |         |         |
|      | Nil                                                                                           |         |         |
|      | 2014-15                                                                                       |         |         |
|      | Nil                                                                                           |         |         |
|      | 2015-16                                                                                       |         |         |
|      | Nil                                                                                           |         |         |
|      | 2016-17                                                                                       |         |         |
| 1.   | Neermahal Festival at Rajghat, Melaghar in Sepahijala District -18th to 20th September, 2016. | 5.00    | 5.00    |
| 2.   | Dewali Festival at Maabari, Udaipur in Gomati District -28th to 30th October, 2016.           | 8.00    | 8.00    |
| 3.   | Pilak Festival, at Julaibari, Santirbazar in South Tripura- 18th -20th November, 2016.        | 5.00    | 5.00    |

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