Lok Sabha Question No. 326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Promotion of Eco-Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.326 ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM

## 326.  SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the schemes launched by the Government to promote eco-tourism in the country;
- (b) whether any funds have been allocated for such tourism projects; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Ministry of Tourism launched the Swadesh Darshan scheme in the  year  2014-15  for  Integrated  Development  of  Theme-based  Tourist Circuits in the country. Eco- circuit is one of the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the scheme.

The  Ministry  has  also  identified  Eco-tourism  as  one  of  the  Niche Tourism areas for development in the country.

For promotion of various tourism destinations and products in the country including eco-tourism, the Ministry produces publicity material and  collaterals  in  English  and  foreign  languages  and  releases  print, electronic  and  online  media  campaigns  in  important  domestic  and international markets under the 'Incredible India' brand-line. Promotions are also undertaken through the website and Social Media accounts of the Ministry.

- (b)  and (c): The details of projects sanctioned by the Ministry under the  Eco-circuit  theme  of  Swadesh  Darshan  scheme  are  given  at  the Annexure.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (b)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.326 ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019 REGARDING PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM.

(Rs. in crore)

|   S. No. | Name of State   | Name of Circuit & Year   | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |   Amt. Sanctioned |
|----------|-----------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
|        1 | Uttarakhand     | Eco Circuit (2015-16)    | Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism, Adventure Sports, Associated Tourism related Infrastructure for Development of Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination-District Tehri, Uttarakhand.                                        |             70.92 |
|        2 | Telangana       | Eco Circuit (2015-16)    | Integrated Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district, Telangana.                                                                                                                                                    |             91.62 |
|        3 | Kerala          | Eco Circuit (2015-16)    | Development of Pathanamthitta - Gavi - Vagamon - Thekkady as Eco Tourism Circuit in Idduki and Pathanamthitta Districts in Kerala.                                                                                                     |             76.55 |
|        4 | Mizoram         | Eco Circuit (2016-17)    | Development of Eco- Adventure Circuit Aizawl -Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng - Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang' in Mizoram under Eco circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan |             99.07 |

|       |                |                       | Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                         |        |
|-------|----------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 5.    | Madhya Pradesh | Eco Circuit (2017-18) | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River under Eco circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme |  99.62 |
| 6.    | Jharkhand      | Eco Circuit (2018-19) | Development of Eco Circuit: Dalma- Chandil- Getalsud- Betla national park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat in Jharkhand under Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                                       |  52.72 |
| Total | Total          | Total                 | Total                                                                                                                                                                                          | 490.5  |

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