Lok Sabha Question No. 4278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-12
Subject: Promotion of Beach Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: B. S. YEDDYURAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4278 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016

## PROMOTION OF BEACH TOURISM

## 4278. SHRI B.S. YEDIYURAPPA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme  to  promote  beach tourism;
- (b) if  so,  the  financial  assistance  extended  to  the  States  for  the development of sea beaches during each of last three years, State-wise; and
- (c) the other steps being taken for the development and promotion  of  beach  tourism  in  the  Country,  State/UT-wise particularly in Karnataka?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination as part of its on-going activities, releases print, electronic, online and outdoor media campaigns in the international and  domestic  markets,  under  the  Incredible  India  brand-line,  to promote tourism products and destinations of the country including Beach  Tourism.   MoT  also  promotes  the  tourism  destinations  and products through its websites and publicity and promotional material  produced  by  it  from  time  to  time.  In  addition,  a  series  of promotional  activities  are  undertaken  in  important  and  potential tourist  generating  markets  overseas  through  the  India  Tourism Offices  Overseas with the  objective  of  showcasing  India's  tourism potential and increasing tourist arrivals to the country.

(b): Details of Central financial assistance extended to the States/Union Territory Administrations for the development of infrastructure in the Coastal area during last three years is annexed.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  launched  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme  in  2014-15  for  integrated  development  of  Theme-Based tourist Circuits in the country. Coastal Circuit has been identified as one  of  the  thirteen  thematic  circuits  for  development  under  this

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(c): scheme.

## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4278 ANSWERED ON 12.12.2016 REGARDING PROMOTION OF BEACH TOURISM.

DETAILS OF CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO THE STATES/UNION TERRITORY ADMINISTRATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT  OF  INFRASTRUCTURE  IN  THE  COASTAL  AREA DURING LAST THREE YEARS.

(Rs. in crore)

| SL. NO.                   | NAME OF THE PROJECT/YEAR OF SANCTION                                                                                                                                                    | AMOUNT SANCTIONED         |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS                                                                                                                                                               | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS |
| 1.                        | Development of Coastal Circuit (Long Island- Ross Smith Island- Neil Island- Havelock Island- Baratang Island-Port Blair ) in Andaman & Nicobar under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2016- 17) | 42.19                     |
| ANDHRA PRADESH            | ANDHRA PRADESH                                                                                                                                                                          | ANDHRA PRADESH            |
| 1.                        | Development of Kakinada-Hope Island- Konaseema as World class Coastal & Eco Tourism Circuit in Andhra Pradesh under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2014-15)                                    | 69.83                     |
| 2.                        | Development of Coastal Tourism Circuit in Sri Potti Sriramalu Nellore in Andhra Pradesh under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2015-16)                                                          | 60.38                     |
| GOA                       | GOA                                                                                                                                                                                     | GOA                       |
| 1.                        | Cruise Terminal Building at Mormugao Port Trust (2014-15)                                                                                                                               | 8.79                      |
| 2.                        | Development of Coastal Circuit (Sinquerim- Baga-Anjuna-Vagator-Morjim-Keri-Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail) in Goa under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2016-17)                                   | 99.99                     |
| KARNATAKA                 | KARNATAKA                                                                                                                                                                               | KARNATAKA                 |
| 1.                        | Development of Coastal Tourism Circuit in Karnataka (2014-15)                                                                                                                           | 50.00                     |
| 2.                        | Coastal Circuit development in Karnataka - Dakhina Kannada Dist-Uttar Kannada Dist-                                                                                                     | 95.67                     |

|             | Udupi District under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2016-17)                                                                                                           |       |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| KERALA      | KERALA                                                                                                                                                          |       |
| 1.          | Development of Marine Drive walkway in Kochi in Kerala (2013-14)                                                                                                | 5.00  |
| 2.          | Development of Light House Beach and Surroundings - Kovalam in Kerala (2013-14)                                                                                 | 3.86  |
| 3.          | Development of Samudra Beach and Surroundings-Kovalam in Kerala (2013-14)                                                                                       | 4.19  |
| 4.          | Development of a Walkway/Promende on Willingdon Island, Cochin (2016-17)                                                                                        | 9.01  |
| MAHARASHTRA | MAHARASHTRA                                                                                                                                                     |       |
| 1.          | Development of Coastal Circuit in Sindhudurg under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2015-16)                                                                             | 82.17 |
| 2.          | CFA to Mumbai Port Trust for development of Kanoji Angre Light House as a tourist destination in Maharashtra (2016-17)                                          | 15.00 |
| ODISHA      | ODISHA                                                                                                                                                          |       |
| 1.          | Gopalpur-Tampera Lake-Barkul - Satapada (2016-17)                                                                                                               | 76.49 |
| PUDUCHERRY  | PUDUCHERRY                                                                                                                                                      |       |
| 1.          | Development of Union Territory of Puducherry as Tourist Circuit under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2015-16)                                                          | 85.28 |
| TAMIL NADU  | TAMIL NADU                                                                                                                                                      |       |
| 1.          | Development of Coastal Circuit (Chennai- Mamamallapuram - Rameshwaram - Manpadu - Kanyakumari) in Tamil Nadu under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2016-17)             | 99.92 |
| WEST BENGAL | WEST BENGAL                                                                                                                                                     |       |
| 1.          | Development of Beach Circuit in Udaipur - Digha - Shankarpur - Tajpur - Mandarmani - Fraserganj - Bakkhlai -Henry Island under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (2015-16) | 42.19 |

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