Lok Sabha Question No. 4639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-23
Subject: Promotion of Tourism in Bihar and North-Eastern States
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Pradeep Kumar Singh, Shantanu Thakur, Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4639 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2020

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN BIHAR AND NORTH-EASTERN STATES

## †4639. SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI SHANTANU THAKUR:

SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether tourist spots are not being developed despite ample scope of tourism in Bihar and North-Eastern India;
- if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (b) and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to promote tourism in the said regions?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Under  its  schemes  viz.,  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and 'Integrated Development  of  Theme  Based  Tourist  Circuits  in  the  Country, Swadesh  Darshan (SD)" Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance for infrastructure development and beautification of pilgrim centres/tourist places on receipt of suitable DPRs  from  the  respective    State  Governments/Union  Territories, subject  to  availability  of  funds,  liquidation  of  pending  utilisation certificate  against  the  fund  released  earlier  and  adherence  to  the relevant scheme guidelines.

Details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  by  Ministry  of  Tourism, based on the proposals received from State Governments of Bihar and North-Eastern States is annexed.

(c): Ministry of Tourism undertakes promotional activities in domestic and international markets through its schemes of 'Domestic  Promotion  &  Publicity  including  Hospitality (DPPH)'  and Overseas  Promotion  &  Publicity  Including  Market  Development Assistance  (OPMD).  Under  these  schemes, 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 of the country including North East and Bihar.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4639 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2020 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN BIHAR AND NORTH-EASTERN STATES

- A. Details  of  projects  sanctioned  in  Bihar  and  North-Eastern  States under PRASHAD Scheme.

(Rs. in Crore)

| Sl. No.      | State        | Name of the Project                                                              | Project Cost   | Amount Released   |
|--------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|-------------------|
| Year 2014-15 | Year 2014-15 | Year 2014-15                                                                     | Year 2014-15   | Year 2014-15      |
| 1            | BIHAR        | Development of basic facilities at Vishnupad temple, Gaya, Bihar                 | 4.27           | 2.91              |
| Year 2015-16 | Year 2015-16 | Year 2015-16                                                                     | Year 2015-16   | Year 2015-16      |
| 2            | ASSAM        | Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati | 30.71          | 22.03             |
| 3            | BIHAR        | Development at Patna Sahib                                                       | 41.54          | 33.23             |
| 4            | NAGALAND     | Development of Pilgrimage Facilities in Nagaland                                 | 25.26          | 7.53              |
|              |              | Total                                                                            | 101.78         | 65.70             |

- B. Details  of  projects  sanctioned  in  Bihar  and  North-Eastern  States under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

(Rs. in Crore)

| Sl. No.      | State/UT          | Name of the Circuit   | Name of the Project                                                                                          | Project cost   | Amount released   |
|--------------|-------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|-------------------|
| Year 2014-15 | Year 2014-15      | Year 2014-15          | Year 2014-15                                                                                                 | Year 2014-15   | Year 2014-15      |
| 1.           | Arunachal Pradesh | North- East Circuit   | Development of Circuit at Bhalukpong- Bomdila and Tawang.                                                    | 49.77          | 39.81             |
| Year 2015-16 | Year 2015-16      | Year 2015-16          | Year 2015-16                                                                                                 | Year 2015-16   | Year 2015-16      |
| 2.           | Manipur           | North- East Circuit   | Development of Circuit at Imphal- Khongjom                                                                   | 72.23          | 61.32             |
| 3.           | Sikkim            | North- East Circuit   | Development of Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) - Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang- Sherathang- Tsongmo- | 98.05          | 78.44             |

|              |                   |                    | Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung- Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok- TuminLingee- Singtam (exit).                                        |              |              |
|--------------|-------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|
| 4.           | Nagaland          | Tribal Circuit     | Development of Circuit at Peren- Kohima- Wokha                                                                                                               | 97.36        | 77.89        |
| 5.           | Mizoram           | North East Circuit | Integrated Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, Districts Serchhip and Reiek                                                                                | 94.91        | 75.92        |
| 6.           | Assam             | Wildlife Circuit   | Development of Manas- Pobitora- Nameri- Kaziranga- Dibru- Saikhowa.                                                                                          | 95.67        | 76.54        |
| 7.           | Arunachal Pradesh | North East Circuit | Integrated Development of Jirigaon, Nafra, Seppa, Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys, Lumdung, Lafang Sohung Lake, Taro Yar, New Sagalee, Ziro, Yomcha               | 97.14        | 77.71        |
| 8.           | Tripura           | North East Circuit | Development of North East Circuit: Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat- Dumboor- Narikel Kunja- Gandachara- Ambassa | 99.59        | 79.67        |
| Year 2016-17 | Year 2016-17      | Year 2016-17       | Year 2016-17                                                                                                                                                 | Year 2016-17 | Year 2016-17 |
| 9.           | Meghalaya         | North East Circuit | Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang - Orchid Lake Resort.                                                                     | 99.13        | 79.31        |
| 10.          | Manipur           | Spiritual Circuit  | Development of Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple - Shri Gopinath Temple - Shri Bungshibodon                                               | 53.80        | 43.04        |

|              |              |                    | Temple - Shri Kaina Temple.                                                                                                                                                       |              |              |
|--------------|--------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|
| 11.          | Sikkim       | North East circuit | Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Lingmoo- Lingee- Maka- Temi- Bermoik Namchi - Okharey- Sombaria- Daramdin- Melli (Exit)                                                    | 95.32        | 76.25        |
| 12.          | Bihar        | Tirthankar circuit | Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri.                                                                                                       | 52.39        | 26.19        |
| 13.          | Bihar        | Spiritual circuit  | Integrated Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj- Mojma- Banka.                                                                                                               | 52.35        | 39.76        |
| 14.          | Nagaland     | Tribal circuit     | Development of Mokokchung-Tuensang- Mon                                                                                                                                           | 99.67        | 78.09        |
| 15.          | Bihar        | Buddhist Circuit   | Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya                                                                                                                                     | 98.73        | 48.69        |
| 16.          | Assam        | Heritage Circuit   | Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar                                                                                                                                         | 98.35        | 45.29        |
| 17.          | Mizoram      | Eco Circuit        | Development of Eco- Adventure Circuit at Aizawl -Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang -Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng - Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang | 99.07        | 49.53        |
| Year 2017-18 | Year 2017-18 | Year 2017-18       | Year 2017-18                                                                                                                                                                      | Year 2017-18 | Year 2017-18 |
| 18.          | Bihar        | Rural Circuit      | Development of Gandhi Circuit: Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia                                                                                                                  | 44.65        | 21.24        |
| 19.          | Bihar        | Spiritual Circuit  | Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh.                                                                                                                                         | 53.49        | 24.28        |
| Year 2018-19 | Year 2018-19 | Year 2018-19       | Year 2018-19                                                                                                                                                                      | Year 2018-19 | Year 2018-19 |
| 20.          | Tripura      | North East circuit | Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati-                                                                                                                     | 65.00        | 0.00         |

|                               |                               |                               | Bhunaneshwari- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chotta khola- Pilak- Avangchaarra                                                                                                                                                 |                               |         |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------|
| 21.                           | Meghalaya                     | North East Circuit            | Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- Krem Tirot - Khudoi & Kohmang Falls - Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves) | 84.97                         |    0    |
| GRAND TOTAL TILL DATE 1701.64 | GRAND TOTAL TILL DATE 1701.64 | GRAND TOTAL TILL DATE 1701.64 | GRAND TOTAL TILL DATE 1701.64                                                                                                                                                                                                    | GRAND TOTAL TILL DATE 1701.64 | 1098.97 |

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