Lok Sabha Question No. 126 (STARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Cleanliness at Tourist Spots
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*126 ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## CLEANLINESS AT TOURIST SPOTS

## †*126. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  code  of  conduct  laid  down  by  the  Government  to  ensure cleanliness at tourist spots in Maharashtra;
- (b) the guidelines issued by the Government to prevent littering by the tourists;
- (c) whether  the  said  instructions  are  being  followed  by  the tourists;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  that  these instructions/guidelines are followed scrupulously?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)  TO  (e)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA 05.03.2018

STARRED QUESTION NO.*126 ANSWERED ON REGARDING CLEANLINESS AT TOURIST SPOTS.

(a) and (b): The Ministry of Tourism has framed its 'Swachhta Action Plan' involving 3 different activities at 150 places in selected 15  states during 2017-18.  The  activities  under  SAP  relate  to creating cleanliness awareness among tourists, students, teachers, school/college  staffs,  stake-holders  of  tourist  centers,  pilgrimage centers, famous archaeological monuments etc.

## The activities and their details are as follows:

Cleanliness Awareness Programme among tourists: Awareness  on  social  and  economic  benefits  of  cleanliness  are inculcated among tourists through this programme.  Distribution of pamphlets,  booklets,  putting  up  of  theme  related  banners  and posters,  organization  of  theme  based  Nukkad  Natak,  small  quick quizzes/slogan writing competitions etc. are the part of the programme.  Group  meetings for awareness  creation are also organized with the important stakeholders of tourist spots like auto rickshaw drivers, food vendors etc. 115 places were completed as on 17.02.2018.

Cleanliness Awareness Programme among School/College students:  Lectures  highlighting  the  importance  of  sanitation  and cleanliness among schools/colleges are conducted in various schools/colleges for students, teachers, staffs etc.  organization of theme  based  Nukkad  Natak,  running  movie  on  cleanliness,  small quick  quizzes/  slogan  writing  competitions,  drawing  competition, etc. are the part of the programme. 107 places were completed as on 17.02.2018.

Cleanliness  Awareness  Programme  among  various  tourism stakeholders: Seminars/conferences/workshops etc. for stake- holders of tourist centers, pilgrimage centers, famous archaeological  monuments,  Temples,  Forts,  Churches,  Mosques, Holy  Tombs,  Gurudwaras  etc.  are  organized  on  the  importance  of cleanliness and sanitation by involving the Experts from the industry, related fields, doctors, administration, eminent personalities etc. 108 places were completed as on 17.02.2018.

The activities undertaken in Swachhta Action Plan Maharashtra are given at Annexure.

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In  addition  to  above  programs,  Ministry  of  Tourism  releases social awareness campaigns on Radio, TV, Digital, Outdoor Media to sensitize people regarding maintaining of cleanliness and hygiene at public  places.  Also  prime  importance  has  been  given  to  include wayside amenities, toilets, Solid Waste Management System including waste bins,  septic  tanks,  soak  pits,  treatment  plants,  waste  enclosures etc. under the two flagship schemes of MOT, Swadesh Darshan and cleanliness related infrastructure components like PRASHAD.

Further, as per information received from the State Government of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation  (MTDC)  has  also  taken  the  following  steps  to  ensure cleanliness at tourist spots in Maharashtra:-

- i. Issued  a  Pocket  book  to  ensure  cleanliness  at  tourist spots in Maharashtra.
- ii. Released  16  short  films  called  'Greeny  the  Great'  for ensuring cleanliness at tourist spots in Maharashtra.
3. Conducted  workshop  at  tourist  places  in  collaboration with  Gram  Panchayat,  Nagar  Palika,  Panchayat  Samiti, responsible
- iii. Jilha Parishad etc. for sustainable and tourism under Swachha Bharat Abhiyan.
- iv. Organised Swachhata Pakhwadas time to time at tourist places  to  create  awareness  about  the  cleanliness  with local Colleges/Schools.
- v. Installed PET Bottle flaking Machine at Elephanta.
- vi. Involved in implementation of Swachhata Action Plan to provide sanitation facilities to tourist.
- vii. Worked  for  Elephanta  and  Daulatabad  Fort  which  have been  identified  as  Adarsh  Monuments  by  Ministry  of Tourism.

(c) to (e ): Yes, Madam. As per the information received from the State Government of Maharashtra:

- i. Tourists are encouraged to put all Garbage in Dry & Wet bins  and  Vendors  have  been  advised  not  to  use  plastic now days.
- ii. The tourists were involved in cleanliness campaign. For instance German tourists participated in Swachhta Pakhawada at Lonar Crater.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) AND (b) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*126 ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018 REGARDING CLEANLINESS AT TOURIST SPOTS.

| Activity No. I - Cleanliness awareness among Tourist   | Activity No. I - Cleanliness awareness among Tourist   | Activity No. I - Cleanliness awareness among Tourist   |
|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| State                                                  | Place                                                  | Date of Activity                                       |
| Maharashtra                                            |                                                        |                                                        |
| Mumbai                                                 | 1. SidhiVinayak Temple                                 | 14.10.2017                                             |
| Mumbai                                                 | 2. Juhu Beach                                          | 28.10.2017                                             |
| Mumbai                                                 | 3. Dr.BhauDaji Lad Museum &Byculla Zoo                 | 03.11.2017                                             |
| Pune                                                   | 4. Aga Khan Palace and Daguruseth Ganesh Temple        | 14.12.2017                                             |
| Pune                                                   | 5. ShaniwarBada, Shaniwarpeth                          | 16.12.2017                                             |
| Aurangabad                                             | 6. Ajanta Caves                                        | 24.12.2017                                             |
| Aurangabad                                             | 7. Ellora Caves                                        | 25.12.2017                                             |
| Shirdi                                                 | 8. Sai baba Temple                                     | 27.12.2017                                             |
| Nagpur                                                 | 9. Ganesh Tekdi                                        | 27.12.2017                                             |
| Nasik                                                  | 10. Ram Kund, Panchvati                                | 31.12.2017                                             |
| Activity No. students                                  | II - Cleanliness Awareness among School/college        | II - Cleanliness Awareness among School/college        |
| Mumbai                                                 | 1. National Kannad Edu. Trust School, Wadala           | 14.10.2017                                             |
| Mumbai                                                 | 2. GyanManddir School VidhyaniketenSikshaSansthan      | 03.11.2017                                             |
| Mumbai                                                 | 3. BMC Semi English - Urdu School Bazar                | 04.12.2017                                             |
| Pune                                                   | 4. Beacon High School                                  | 15.12.2017                                             |
| Pune                                                   | 5. SunderdeviRathi High School,                        | 15.12.2017                                             |
| Aurangabad                                             | 6. YeshwantraoChavan School, CIDCO                     | 22.12.2017                                             |
| Aurangabad                                             | 7. Dr. BabasahebAmbedkarMarathwada University          | 23.12.2017                                             |
| Shirdi                                                 | 8. Samanta International School Shirdi                 | 27.12.2017                                             |
| Nagpur                                                 | 9. Bhagwanti Chaudhary smritiVidhyalaya                | 28.12.2017                                             |
| Nasik                                                  | 10. MatoshreeRadhabhaiShantarambapu School             | 30.12.2017                                             |

| Activity No. III - Cleanliness awareness among tourism Stakeholders   | Activity No. III - Cleanliness awareness among tourism Stakeholders   | Activity No. III - Cleanliness awareness among tourism Stakeholders   |
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| Mumbai                                                                | 1. SVIMS Wadala                                                       | 14.10.2017                                                            |
|                                                                       | 2. Hotel Vihar                                                        | 04.12.2017                                                            |
|                                                                       | 3. Hotel Turning point                                                | 03.12.2017                                                            |
| Pune                                                                  | 4. St. Laurn Business Hotel                                           | 14.12.2017                                                            |
|                                                                       | 5. Monar Q Hall, Royal orchid Golden suites                           | 16.12.2017                                                            |
| Aurangabad                                                            | 6. Hotel Bagga International                                          | 23.12.2017                                                            |
|                                                                       | 7. Dr. BabasahebAmbedkarMarathwada University                         | 24.12.2017                                                            |
| Shirdi                                                                | 8. St. Laurn Meditation & Spa                                         | 07.01.2018                                                            |
| Nagpur                                                                | 9. Hotel hardeo                                                       | 27.12.2017                                                            |
| Nasik                                                                 | 10. Hotel The Meuse Jupiter                                           | 30.12.2017                                                            |

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