Lok Sabha Question No. 155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-03
Subject: Development of Tourism in Tripura
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Rebati Tripura

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.155 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2020

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN TRIPURA

## 155.  SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there  are  many  unexplored  tourist  places  in  Tripura which have huge potential to be developed as tourist destination;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  develop Chabimurra in Tripura;
- (d) if so, the quantum of funds allocated for this purpose;
- (e) whether the Government has also launched North East Circuit of  Swadesh  Darshan  scheme  for  development  of  North  East; and
- (f) if  so,  the  details  of  funds  allocated  and  the  achievements made during each of the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Yes ,Sir. Tripura has huge potential to be developed as a tourist destination. For development of Tourism Infrastructure in the country including Tripura the Ministry of Tourism under its schemes of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD provides financial assistance to State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations.  The  projects under  the  schemes  are  identified  in  consultation  with  the  State Governments/UTAs  and  are  sanctioned  subject  to  submission  of Detailed  Project  Reports,  their  adherence  to  scheme  guidelines, availability of funds and liquidation of pending certificates against the funds released earlier.

utilization

Ministry under the North East Circuit has sanctioned funds of Rs.4.87  Crores  for  development  of  Chabimurra.  The  components taken up for development includes Construction of Approach Road to  Chabimura  Tourist  Spot,  Construction  of  one  Foot  Bridge  at Chabimura, Solar Lighting System, River safari, speed boat, Floating Jetty for stone curving, Maharani to Chabimura Speed Boat, Jungle Walk Signage and Solid Waste Management.

(e) and (f): Yes  ,Sir. North East Circuit is one  of the 15 thematic circuits identified for development under Swadesh Darshan scheme for development of North East Region. The details of  the  projects  sanctioned  in  North  Eastern  Region  under  the Swadesh Darshan scheme  during last three years and current year is at Annexure.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (e)  &  (f)  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 155 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2020 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN TRIPURA

The  details  projects  sanctioned  by  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  in  North Eastern  States  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  during  last  three years including current year are as below:

(Amt. in crore)

| S. No.   | State     | Circuit    | Name of Project                                                                                                                                               | Sanction Amt.   | Released Amt.   | % complete   |
|----------|-----------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|--------------|
| 2016-17  | 2016-17   | 2016-17    | 2016-17                                                                                                                                                       | 2016-17         | 2016-17         | 2016-17      |
| 1.       | Meghalaya | North East | Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng Mawdiangdiang - Orchid Lake Resort,                                                                       | 99.13           | 79.31           | 85%          |
| 2.       | Manipur   | Spiritual  | Development of Spiritual Circuit - Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple - Shri Gopinath Temple - Shri Bungshibodon Temple - Shri Kaina Temple | 53.80           | 43.04           | 70%          |
| 3.       | Sikkim    | North East | Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam- Maka- Temi- Bermoik Tokel- Phongia- Namchi -Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria- Daramdin-                            | 95.32           | 76.25           | 70%          |

|         |           |            | Jorethang- Melli (Exit)                                                                                                                                                          |         |         |                 |
|---------|-----------|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|-----------------|
| 4.      | Nagaland  | Tribal     | Development of Tribal circuit (Mokokchung- Tuensang-Mon)                                                                                                                         | 99.67   | 78.09   | 70%             |
| 5.      | Mizoram   | Eco        | Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitl ang - Muthee - Beratlawng - Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang | 99.07   | 49.53   | 30%             |
| 6.      | Assam     | Heritage   | Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar as Heritage Circuit                                                                                                                    | 98.35   | 45.29   | 20%             |
| 2018-19 | 2018-19   | 2018-19    | 2018-19                                                                                                                                                                          | 2018-19 | 2018-19 | 2018-19         |
| 7.      | Tripura   | North East | Development of North East circuit: Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati- Bhunaneshwari- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chotta khola- Pilak- Avangchaarra               | 65.00   | 0.00    | Under tendering |
| 8.      | Meghalaya | North East | Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- Krem Tirot - Khudoi & Kohmang Falls -                                                                                                | 84.97   | 0.00    | Under tendering |

| Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves)   |
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