Lok Sabha Question No. 843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-21
Subject: Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Jharkhand
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY, VISHNU DAYAL RAM, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.843 ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN JHARKHAND

843.  SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM: SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating beautification and development of tourist places in Jharkhand especially in Ranchi and Deoghar to promote tourism in the State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and  the efforts being taken  by the Government  in  this  regard  along  with  the  steps taken  by  the Government to propagate the festivals celebrated in Jharkhand;
- (c) whether  the Government  proposes  to  make  tourist  circuits to promote  tourism  in  the  State  of  Jharkhand  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the funds allocated and expenditure incurred in this regard during the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):   Yes, Madam.  Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned the projects given at annexure for development and beautification of tourist places in Jharkhand.
- (c): Pursuant  to  budget  announcements  of  2014-15  the  Ministry  of Tourism had launched Swadesh Darshan scheme for integrated development of identified theme based tourist circuits in different States and  Union  Territories  including  Jharkhand.  Another  Scheme  (Pilgrimage rejuvenation and spiritual augmentation drive) 'PRASAD' has also launched  for  development  and  beautification  of  Pilgrimage  sites  in  the country.  23  sites has been identified for  development under this scheme as on date.
- (d): No  funds  have  been  allocated  in  this  regard  during  the  last  three years.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  &  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.843 ANSWERED ON 21.11.2016 REGARDING  DEVELOPMENT  OF  TOURISM  INFRASTRUCTURE  IN JHARKHAND.

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Sl. No.   | Name of Projects                                                                                                     | Amount sanctioned   |   Amount released |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| 1         | Development of Ranchi - Saraikela - Kharshawn - Purbi Singbhum Mega Circuit, Jharkhand (2012-13)                     | 3,812.530           |           1906.26 |
| 2         | 'Development of Ranchi-Saraikela- Kharshawan-Purbi Singbhum Mega Circuit Part-II, Jharkhand Remaining Site (2012-13) | 1,073.18            |            236.09 |
|           | Total                                                                                                                | 4,885.71            |           2142.35 |
| 3         | Light & Sound (SEL) Show at Kanke Dam, Ranchi, Jharkhand (2013-14)                                                   | 500.00              |            100    |
|           | Total                                                                                                                | 500.00              |            100    |

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