Lok Sabha Question No. 4187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-22
Subject: Scheme for Diversification of Tourism Products
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4187

## ANSWERED ON 22.03.2021

## SCHEME FOR DIVERSIFICATION OF TOURISM PRODUCTS

## 4187. SHRI P RAVINDHRANATH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  for  the diversification of tourism products and thereby making India as a 365 day destination country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has assessed the potential of adventure tourism in the country;
- (c) if so, the details of  projects  focusing  on  adventure  tourism sanctioned along with the funds sanctioned and released thereunder,  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the  current year, State/UT-wise; and
- (d) the steps, if any, taken by the Government to promote adventure tourism in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry  of  Tourism  has  recognized  Adventure  Tourism, as a 'Niche' tourism product in order to promote India as a 365 days' destination and attract tourists with specific interest.

The Ministry  has  issued  guidelines  for  the  approval  of  Adventure Tour Operators, open to all bona-fide Adventure Tour Operators.

A Task Force on Adventure Tourism has been set up to act as a forum  for  resolving  issues  related  to  development  and  promotion  of Adventure Tourism in the country.

The Ministry of Tourism has formulated 'Indian Adventure Tourism Guidelines'  (Version  2.0)  on  Safety  and  Quality  Norms  on  Adventure Tourism as Basic Minimum Standards for Adventure Tourism Activities covering  31  verticals involving land, air and  water  in  respect  of adventure tourism activities. These Guidelines have been forwarded to the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations for compliance.  The  Central  Financial  Assistance  is  being  extended  to various State Governments / Union Territory Administrations for development of Tourism Infrastructure in destinations including Adventure Tourism destinations.

Central  Government  has  opened  340  Mountain  Peaks   located  in the 4 states viz. Uttarakhand (106 Peaks), Sikkim (10 Peaks), Jammu & Kashmir (133 Peaks), & Himachal Pradesh (91 Peaks) for mountaineering/trekking expeditions.

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 . Promotions are also undertaken  through  the  website  and  Social  Media  accounts  of  the Ministry . 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 .

Identification  &  development  of  tourist  places/centres  etc.  is primarily the responsibility of the concerned State Government / Union Territory Administration. Ministry of Tourism had launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15 for integrated development of theme based tourist  circuits  in  the  country.  Under  the  scheme  15  thematic  circuits have  been  identified  for  development.  The  projects  under  the  scheme are identified for development in consultation with the State Government/UT  and  are  sanctioned  subject  to  availability  of  funds, submission of suitable Detailed Project  Reports,  adherence  to  scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier.

Since  its  launch  in January  2015 the  Ministry  as  on  date  has sanctioned  76  projects  worth  projects  for  Rs.5667.39  Crores  to  30 States  and  UTs  covering  the  thematic  circuits  under  the  Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

A  list of projects with Adventure Tourism components sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Schemes since 2014-15 is Annexed.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.4187  ANSWERED  ON  22.03.2021  REGARDING  SCHEME FOR DIVERSIFICATION OF TOURISM PRODUCTS

LIST OF PROJECTS WITH ADVENTURE TOURISM COMPONENTS SANCTIONED UNDER SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME SINCE 2014-15.

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|   Sr. | State / UT / (No of Projects)   | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|-------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|     1 | Chhattisgarh (1)                | Development of Jashpur- Kunkuri- Mainpat- Ambikapur- Maheshpur -Ratanpur- Kurdar- Sarodadadar- Gangrel- Kondagaon- Nathiya Nawagaon- Jagdalpur- Chitrakote- Tirthgarh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|     2 | Mizoram (2)                     | Integrated Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek in Mizoram Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit at Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang in Mizoram                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|     3 | J&K (5)                         | Development of Heritage Circuit in Kumaon Region - Katarmal -Jogeshwar-Baijnath-Devidhura Development of Sidhra Golf Course - Bagh E Bahu - Suchetgarh - Katra - SKICC - Srinagar - Bijhbehara - Salamabad - Uri - Panikhar - Shergole Integrated development of tourist Facilities at Anantnag-Kishtwar-Pahalgam-Daksum-Ranjit Sagar dam Integrated Development of Tourist Facilities at Jammu-Rajouri-Shopian-Pulwama Integrated Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg-Baramulla-Kupwara-Leh |
|     4 | Himachal Pradesh (1)            | Integrated Development of Himalayan Circuit in Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|     5 | Uttarakhand                     | (1)Development of Circuit at Tehri-Chamba- Sarain around Tehri Lake                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|     6 | Uttar Pradesh (1)               | Development of Kalinjar Fort (Banda)- MarharDham (SantKabir Nagar)- ChauriChaura, Shaheed Sthal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |

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|    |                       | (Fatehpur)- Mavahar Sthal (Ghosi)- Shaheed Smarak (Meerut) as Heritage Circuit in Uttar Pradesh under Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                                           |
|----|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  7 | Andhra Pradesh (1)    | Development of Coastal Circuit in SPS Nellore- Andhra                                                                                                                                  |
|  8 | Telangana (2)         | Development of Tribal Circuit in Mulugu- Telangana Development of Eco Circuit in Mahaboobnagar- Telangana                                                                              |
|  9 | Odisha (2)            | Development of Coastal Circuit: Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara Development of Beach Circuit: Udaipur- Digha- Shankarpur- Tajpur- Mandarmani- Fraserganj- Bakkhlai-Henry Island |
| 10 | Arunachal Pradesh (1) | New Adventure Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh Wildlife circuit Manas,Pobitora,Nameri,Kaziranga,Pani Dihing,Dibru Saikhowa                                                                 |
| 11 | Nagaland (2)          | Development of Peren, Kohima and Wokha in Nagaland Development of Mokokchung, Tuensang and Mon in Nagaland                                                                             |
| 12 | Tripura (1)           | Development of North East Circuit: Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat- Dumboor- Narikel Kunja- Gandachara- Ambassa                           |
| 13 | West Bengal (1)       | Development of Beach Circuit: Udaipur- Digha- Shankarpur- Tajpur- Mandarmani- Fraserganj- Bakkhlai-Henry Island                                                                        |
| 14 | Assam (1)             | Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar                                                                                                                                              |
| 15 | Maharashtra (1)       | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit (Shiroda Beach, Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Devgad (Fort & Beach), Mitbhav, Tondavali, Mochemad and Nivati Fort)       |
| 16 | Madhya Pradesh (4)    | Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur- Sanjay- Dubri-Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Mukki- Pench Development of Sanchi-Satna-Rewa-Mandsaur-Dhar                                     |

|    |                   | Development of Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Chanderi - Bhimbetka - Mandu Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River                                                                                                                                                  |
|----|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 17 | Goa (1)           | Development of Coastal Circuit II: Rua De Orum Creek - Don Paula -Colva - Benaulim                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 18 | A & N Islands (1) | Development of Long Island-Ross Smith Island- Neil Island- Havelock Island- Baratang Island-Port Blair                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 19 | Meghalaya (1)     | Development of NE circuit in Meghalaya                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 20 | Kerala (1)        | Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi -Vagamon Ecotourism circuit Kerala                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 21 | Sikkim (2)        | Development of Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang- Sherathang-Tsogmo -Gangtok -Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang-Lachen-Thangu- Gurudongmar-Mangan-Gangtok-Tumin Lingee- Singtam in Sikkim as tourist circuit Development of Singtam- Maka- sra-Bermoik Tokel- Phongia- Namchi -Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria- Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli in Sikkim as tourist circuit |
| 22 | Pondicherry (1)   | Development of Dubrayapet, Arikamedu China Veerampattinam, Chunnabmar, Nallavadu, Manapet, Kalapet, French Quarter, Tamil Quarter and Yanam in Pondicherry                                                                                                                                                                                                               |

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