Lok Sabha Question No. 1535 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-05
Subject: Promotion of Eco-Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA, MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1535 ANSWERED ON 05.03.2018

## PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM

## 1535. DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  schemes  launched  by  the  Government  to  promote  ecotourism in the country along with the details of funds allocated in this regard during the last three years, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the details of projects taken up/proposed to be undertaken to promote eco-tourism in Andhra Pradesh including in the East and  West  Godavari  districts  which  are  richly  endowed  by natural  beauty,  indicating  the  Central  financial  assistance provided for each such project;
- (c) the  details  of  the  progress  made  so  far  on  each  of  these projects;
- (d) the  revenue generated through these projects so far and the employment provided therefrom project-wise; and
- (e) the details of the projects further envisaged for development of eco-tourism in the Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Eco Circuit is one of the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under Swadesh Darshan SchemeIntegrated  development  of  theme-  based  tourist  circuits  in  the country. The submission of proposals by the State Governments/UT Administrations  under  the  scheme  is  a  continuous  process.  The projects are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier.

The  details  of  projects  sanctioned  for  development  of  eco circuit  theme  and  to  Andhra  Pradesh  under  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme is annexed. All the projects are at different stages of implementation. The Ministry provides central financial assistance as one time grant for creation  of  capital  assets  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  in phased manner. Based on the progress made on the projects and utilization certificate received from the State Governments, Ministry releases  subsequent  installments  of  funds  and  the  details  of  the same is annexed. The operation and maintenance of the facilities/assets created is the responsibility of respective State Government/Union Territory. The Revenue generated, if any, from these assets does not accrue to the Ministry. The completion of the projects sanctioned under the scheme  would  result  in  increased  tourist  inflow  thereby  creating employment opportunities for the local community.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1535 ANSWERED ON 05.03.2017 REGARDING PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM.

THE DETAILS OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ECO CIRCUIT THEME AND TO ANDHRA PRADESH UNDER SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME

(Rs. in crore)

|   Sl. No. | Name of State   | Circuit/ Year         | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                                     |   Amt. Sanctioned |   Amt. Released |
|-----------|-----------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
|         1 | Uttarakhand     | Eco Circuit (2015-16) | Integrated Development of Eco- Tourism, Adventure Sports, Associated Tourism related Infrastructure for Development of Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination- District Tehri, Uttarakhand |             80.37 |           64.3  |
|         2 | Telangana       | Eco Circuit (2015-16) | Integrated Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district, Telangana                                                                                                               |             91.62 |           45.81 |
|         3 | Kerala          | Eco Circuit (2015-16) | Development of Pathanamthitta - Gavi - Vagamon - Thekkady as Eco Tourism Circuit in Idduki and Parhanamthitta Districts in Kerala                                                                |             90.06 |           49.61 |
|         4 | Mizoram         | Eco Circuit (2016-17) | Development of Eco- Adventure Circuit Aizawl -Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlan g - Muthee -                                                          |             99.07 |           44.63 |

|    |                |                            | Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang' under Eco circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                                                                              |       |       |
|----|----------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|
|  5 | Madhya Pradesh | Eco Circuit (2017-18)      | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River under Eco circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan | 99.62 | 19.92 |
|  6 | Andhra Pradesh | Coastal Circuit (2014-15)  | Development of Kakinada Hope Island Konaseema as World Class Coastal & Eco Tourism Circuit in                                                                                           | 69.83 | 55.86 |
|  7 | Andhra Pradesh | Coastal Circuit (2015-16)  | Development of Coastal Tourism Circuit in Sri Potti Sriramalu Nellore under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Andhra Pradesh                                                                    | 60.38 | 44.3  |
|  8 | Andhra Pradesh | Buddhist Circuit (2017-18) | Development of Buddhist Circuit: Shalihundam- Thotlakonda- Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda- Amravati- Anupu in Andhra Pradesh under the theme of Buddhist Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme     | 52.34 | 10.47 |

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