Lok Sabha Question No. 3402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Development of Udaipur as World Class Tourist Destination
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3402 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF UDAIPUR AS WORLD CLASS TOURIST DESTINATION

†3402. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  of  India  is  considering  to  make Udaipur district of Rajasthan which is also known as the city of lakes, a world class tourist destination; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) to (b): Ministry  of  Tourism  under  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  is developing thematic circuits in the country in planned and prioritised manner with following objectives:

-  Enhancing  the  tourist  attractiveness  in  a  sustainable manner  by  developing  world  class  infrastructure  in  the circuit /destinations;
-  Follow community based development and pro-poor tourism approach;
-  Position  tourism  as  a  major  engine  of  economic  growth and job creation;
-  Make full use of the potential and advantages in terms of available infrastructure, national culture and characteristic  strong  points  of  each  and  every  region throughout the country by development of theme based circuits.

The projects under the scheme are identified for development in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations and are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission  of  suitable  Detailed  Project  Reports,  adherence  to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier. Submission  of  project  proposal  by  the  State  Governments/  Union Territory Administrations and its sanctioning is a continuous process.

Ministry  under  the  Heritage,  Krishna  and  Spiritual  themes  of Swadesh Darshan Scheme has sanctioned projects for development of tourist facilities in and around the Udaipur. The details of projects are as follows:

(Rs. in Cr)

|   Sl. No | Year of Sanction   | Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |   Cost |
|----------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
|        1 | 2016-17            | Development of Krishna circuit : Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  91.45 |
|        2 | 2016-17            | Development of Spiritual Circuit: Churu (Salasar Balaji)- Jaipur (Shri Samode Balaji, Ghat ke Balaji, Bandhe ke Balaji)- Alwar (Pandupole Hanumanji, Bharathari)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) - Mehandipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji)                                                                                                                     |  93.9  |
|        3 | 2017-18            | Development of Heritage Circuit: Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort)- Jaipur (Nahargarh Fort)- Alwar (BalaQuila)- Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore Fort and Khandar Fort)- Jhalawar (Gagron Fort)- Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh Fort) Jaisalmer (JaisalmerFort) Hanumangarh (Kalibangan, Bhatner Fort and Gogamedi)- Jalore (Jalore Fort)- Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra)- Dholpur (Bagh-i-Nilofar and Purani Chawni)- Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak) |  90.92 |

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