Lok Sabha Question No. 1656 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-02
Subject: Schemes for Promotion of Tourism in Haryana
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1656

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 02.03.2020

## SCHEMES FOR PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN HARYANA

## †1656. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  schemes  being  implemented  for  promoting tourism across the country including Haryana;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  identified  any  tourist  spots  for promoting  tourism  in  Mahendragarh,  Bhiwani,  Dadri  and  Nuh (Mewat) districts of Haryana and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  Dhosi Pahari,  Jal  Mahal,  Sahukar  Gumbad  (Chor  Gumbad),  Chhatta Rai Bal Mukand Dass (Birbal Ka Chhatta) etc. as tourist spots in Mahendragarh district and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to identify several ancient forts  and  sites  in  the  said  districts  and  improve  those  sites; and
- (e) the  time  by  which  the  said  sites  are  likely  to  be  developed along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): 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 .

In  addition,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  schemes  of Swadesh  Darshan,  PRASHAD  and  Assistance  to  Central  Agencies provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure in the country including Haryana. Submission  of  project  proposal  by  the  State  Government's/Union Territory Administrations and its sanctioning is a continuous process.  The  projects  under  the  scheme  are  identified  by  the respective  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  & then  taken  up  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 that proposals received from the State Government, the  following  projects  have  been  sanctioned  under  the  above schemes in the state of Haryana:

| Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                    | Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                    | Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                                                                                         | Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                    |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| S. No.                                                    | Year of Sanction                                          | Name of Project                                                                                                                | Project cost                                              |
| 1.                                                        | 2016-17                                                   | Krishna Circuit - Development of Tourism infrastructures at Brahamsarovar, Sanhit Sarvoar, Narkateari, Jyotisar in Kurukshetra | 97.35                                                     |
| PRASHAD Scheme                                            | PRASHAD Scheme                                            | PRASHAD Scheme                                                                                                                 | PRASHAD Scheme                                            |
| 1.                                                        | 2019-20                                                   | Development of Nada Saheb Gurudwara and Mata Mansha Devi Temple in Panchkula District                                          | 49.52                                                     |
| Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure | Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure | Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure                                                                      | Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure |
| 1.                                                        | 2012-13                                                   | Implementation of Multi Media/Laser Show at Tilyar Lake                                                                        | 500.00                                                    |
| 2.                                                        | 2017-18                                                   | Sound and Light Show at Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore, Haryana                                                                   | 600.00                                                    |

| Projects Sanctioned under DPPH Schemes (Fair & Festivals and Shopping Festival Guidelines)   | Projects Sanctioned under DPPH Schemes (Fair & Festivals and Shopping Festival Guidelines)   | Projects Sanctioned under DPPH Schemes (Fair & Festivals and Shopping Festival Guidelines)               | Projects Sanctioned under DPPH Schemes (Fair & Festivals and Shopping Festival Guidelines)   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (Rupees in Lakh)                                                                             | (Rupees in Lakh)                                                                             | (Rupees in Lakh)                                                                                         | (Rupees in Lakh)                                                                             |
| 1.                                                                                           | 2014-15                                                                                      | CFA for celebrations of 29th Surajkund Craft Mela 2015                                                   | 30.00                                                                                        |
| 2.                                                                                           | 2015-16                                                                                      | Celebration of 30th Surajkund Crafts Mela 2016                                                           | 30.00                                                                                        |
| 3.                                                                                           | 2015-16                                                                                      | CFA for Fairs and Festivals (Annual Kapal Mochan Fair, Gita Jayanti Utsav and Pinjore Heritage Festival) | 34.50                                                                                        |
| 4.                                                                                           | 2016-17                                                                                      | CFA of Organizing 31st Edition of Surajkund International Craft Mela 2017                                | 30.00                                                                                        |
| 5.                                                                                           | 2017-18                                                                                      | CFA for Pinjore Festival 2017 and CFA for Celebration of 32nd Surajkund International Craft Mela 2018    | 55.00                                                                                        |
| 6.                                                                                           | 2018-19                                                                                      | Organizing Surajkund International Crafts Mela                                                           | 30.00                                                                                        |
| 7.                                                                                           | 2019-20                                                                                      | CFA for Organizing Mango Mela 2019                                                                       | 25.00                                                                                        |
| 8.                                                                                           | 2019-20                                                                                      | CFA for Heritage Festival                                                                                | 25.00                                                                                        |

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