Lok Sabha Question No. 307 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-15
Subject: Rural Tourism Clusters and Tourist Parks
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Jugal Kishore Sharma, Riti Pathak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*307 ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019

## RURAL TOURISM CLUSTERS AND TOURIST PARKS

## †*307. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA: SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) scale;
- (b)
- (c) Jammu and Madhya Pradesh?

whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  rural  tourism clusters  and  tourist  parks  to  encourage  tourism  on  a  large if so, the details thereof; and the details of such clusters and parks proposed to be set up in

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*307 ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019 REGARDING RURAL TOURISM CLUSTERS AND TOURIST PARKS.

(a) to (c): Ministry of Tourism under its Swadesh Darshan SchemeIntegrated Development of Theme Based Tourist Circuits is developing  tourism  infrastructure  in  the  fifteen  identified  circuits, across  the  country,  having  tourist  potential  in  a  planned  and prioritized manner. Under this scheme Ministry is developing public infrastructure in circuits including Tourist  Parks  and  Tourism Clusters.

Rural Circuit has been identified as one of the thematic circuit for  development  with  an  objective  to  develop  basic  infrastructure for  showcasing  the  Rural  sites  and  culture  of  the  country  to  the tourists.

The  projects  under the  above  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. Based on the above criteria, the details of projects sanctioned under Rural Circuit are as follows:

(Rs. in crore)

| Sr. No.   | State/ Sanction Year   | Project Name                                          |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| 1.        | Bihar (2017-18)        | Development of Bhitiharwa - Chandrahia - Turkaulia    |               44.65 |
| 2.        | Kerala (2018-19)       | Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project |               80.37 |
|           |                        | Total                                                 |              125.02 |

No proposal has been sanctioned in Jammu and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh under Rural Circuit theme. However, Ministry has sanctioned 6 projects in Jammu & Kashmir under Himalayan Circuit theme and 4 projects in Madhya Pradesh under Wildlife, Buddhist, Heritage  and  Eco  Circuit  theme.  Some  of  the  sites  covered  under these projects falls under the Rural Areas. The details of projects sanctioned  in  Jammu  &  Kashmir  and  Madhya  Pradesh  under Swadesh Darshan Scheme are annexed.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*307 ANSWERED ON 15.07.2019 REGARDING RURAL TOURISM CLUSTERS AND TOURIST PARKS.

## THE DETAILS DARSHAN SCHEME IN JAMMU & KASHMIR AND MADHYA PRADESH

## OF  PROJECTS  SANCTIONED  UNDER  SWADESH (Rs. in crores)

| Sl. No.         | Name of Circuit/Project                                                                                                                                   | Sanctioned Amount   | Major components                                                                                                                                                                        |
|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir                                                                                                                                           | Jammu & Kashmir     | Jammu & Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 1.              | Development of Himalayan Circuit: Jammu- Srinagar- Pehalgam- Anantnag- Salamabad Uri- Kargil- Leh (2016-17)                                               | 82.97               | Restaurant & food court, Multipurpose hall, Amusement Park, Associated infrastructure, Basic amenities, Signage, Sound and Light Show, Ice skating Ring, Apple Resort, Landscaping/site |
| 2.              | Development of Himalayan Circuit: Jammu-Rajouri-Shopian- Pulwama (2016-17)                                                                                | 96.38               | development etc. Eco Log huts, Cafeteria, Pathways, Landscaping/site development, Last mile connectivity etc.                                                                           |
| 3.              | Development of Himalayan Circuit: Construction of Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in 2014 Floods in Jammu-Srinagar- Baramulla-Poonch- Rajouri (2016-17) | 90.95               | Cafeteria, Basic amenities, Landscaping, Open Air Theater, Parking, Resting shelter etc.                                                                                                |
| 4.              | Development of Himalayan Circuit: Mantalai, Sudhmahadev, Patnitop                                                                                         | 97.82               | Yoga centre, Wellness Spa & Ayurveda Complex, Open Air Theater, Eco park,                                                                                                               |

|                | (2016-17)                                                                                                    |                | Cafeteria, Basic amenities, site development etc.                                                                                                                           |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 5.             | Development of Himalayan Circuit: Gulmarg, Baramulla, Kupwara, Leh Circuit (2016-17)                         | 96.93          | Convention Centre, Eco log huts, Tourist facilitation centre, Interpretation Centre, Adventure Sports Facilities, Basic amenities etc.                                      |
| 6.             | Development of Himalayan Circuit: Anantnag- Kishtwar- Pahalgam - Daksum - Ranjit Sagar Dam (2016-17)         | 96.39          | Tourist Reception/Facilitation Centre, Water Sports Facilities, Eco log huts, Cafeteria, Trekking Camp, Last Mile Connectivity, Parking etc.                                |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                               | Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                                                              |
| 1.             | Development of Wildlife Circuit: Panna, Mukundpur, Sanjay, Dubri, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Mukki, Pench (2015-16) | 92.22          | Log huts, Cafeteria, Forest information centre, walking trails, Canopy walk, Camping sites, Wayside Amenities etc.                                                          |
| 2.             | Development of Buddhist Circuit: Sanchi, Satna, Rewa, Mandsaur, Dhar (2016-17)                               | 74.94          | Buddhist theme park, Sound & Light Show, Mediation Centre, Landscaping, Approach road, Pathways, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Interpretation Centre, Wayside Amenities etc. |
| 3.             | Development of Heritage Circuit: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Chanderi, Bhimbetka, Mandu (2016-17)            | 92.97          | Convention Centre, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Souvenir Shops, Sound and Light Show, Theme park, Parking, Gazebo, Basic amenities, Sewage Treatment Plant,                 |

|    |                                                                                                                                                                     | Wayside Amenities etc.                                                                                                                                |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  4 | Development of Eco circuit: Gandhisagar Dam, Mandleshwar Dam, Omkareshwar Dam, Indira Sagar Dam, Tawa Dam, Bargi Dam, Bheda Ghat, Bansagar Dam, Ken River (2017-18) | Tourist facilitation centre, Cafeteria, Basic amenities, Boat club, Public visitor plaza, Eco log huts, Basic amenities, Water Sports Activities etc. |

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