Lok Sabha Question No. 2120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Promotion of Eco-tourism in Odisha
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Y. S. Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2120 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM IN ODISHA

## 2120. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA: SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to promote Eco-tourism in various  States  of  the  country  including  Odisha  and  Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  Schemes  formulated  for  this  purpose and the measures taken by the Government to promote ecotourism along with the revenue generated during the last four years;
- (c) the places identified by the Government for promotion of ecotourism;
- (d) whether some State Governments have requested for additional  funds  to  carry  out  various  tourism  projects  in  the State  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State-wise  including Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; and
- (e) whether  Somasila  Reservoir  and  Siddavattam  projects  have also  been  included  in  the  list  and  the  details  of  the  funds earmarked for this purpose?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  promotes  India  as  a  holistic destination under the Incredible India brand-line. As part of its on -going  activities,  the  Ministry  releases  print,  electronic,  online  and outdoor media campaigns in the international and domestic markets,  to  promote  various  tourism  destinations  and  products including Eco-tourism sites in the country.  In addition, the Indiatourism Offices in India and overseas disseminate information and undertake various promotional activities with the objective of showcasing  the  varied  tourist  destinations  and  products  of  the country.

Eco  circuit  has  also  been  identified  as  one  of  the  fifteen thematic circuits for development in the country under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Ministry does not maintain information on revenue generated through tourism in India. However, the Foreign Exchange Earnings through Tourism in India during 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 were  Rs.1,34,844  Crore,  Rs.1,54,146  Crore,  Rs.1,77,874  Crore  and Rs. 1,94,881 Crore (Provisional), respectively.

The projects under the Swadesh Darshan 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 proposals by the State Governments and its sanctioning is a continuous process.

Ministry  has  sanctioned  the  project  Development  of  Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar District in Telangana in 2016-17 for Rs.91.62 Crores.  Under the project Somasila Reservoir is one of the  site  taken  up  for  development.  The  development  works  at Somasila includes Eco Log Huts, Floating Jetty, Pathways, Landscaping, Parking, signage's, Boating Facility, Solid  Waste Management,  Tourist  Amenities  Building,  Solar  Lighting,  Tourist Facilitation  Centre,  Open  Plaza,  Water  Sports  etc.    for  Rs.  28.71 Crores. No project has been sanctioned for development of Siddavattam in Andhra Pradesh

The details of projects sanctioned under the Eco Circuit theme and for Odisha under the scheme are annexed.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2120 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019 REGARDING PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM IN ODISHA.

THE  DETAILS  OF  PROJECTS  SANCTIONED  UNDER  ECO  TOURISM CIRCUIT AND FOR ODISHA UNDER THE SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME

(Rs. in crores)

|   Sl. No | State                    | Project                                                                                                                                                                                               |   Amount Sanctioned |
|----------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Uttarakhand 5102 - 01    | Development of Eco Circuit: Tehri Lake & Surroundings - Sirain - Koti - Chamba - New Tehri                                                                                                            |               70.92 |
|        2 | Telangana 5102 - 01      | Development of Eco Circuit: Somasila Reservoir - Singotam Reservoir - Akka Mahadevi Caves - Kadali Yanam - Srisailam - Farahabad - Mallelateertham - Uma Maheshwari Temple in Mahaboobnagar District. |               91.62 |
|        3 | Kerala 5102 - 01         | Development of Eco Circuit: Angamoozhy - Kochandy Zone - Arnamudi - Echopara - Kochumpamba - Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady in Idduki and Pathanamthitta Districts                                           |               76.55 |
|        4 | Odisha 2016-17           | Development of Coastal Circuit: Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara                                                                                                                                |               70.82 |
|        5 | Mizoram 2016-17          | Development of Eco Circuit : Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang                                |               99.07 |
|        6 | Madhya Pradesh 5102 - 01 | Development of Eco Circuit : Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River                                            |               99.62 |
|        7 | Jharkhand 5101 - 01      | Development of Eco Circuit : Dalma- Makulakocha - Pendrabeda - Chandil- Getalsud- Betla National Park- Mirchaiya- koel River point - Netarhat                                                         |               52.72 |

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