Lok Sabha Question No. 140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-18
Subject: Development of Beach Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.140 ANSWERED ON 18.11.2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF BEACH TOURISM

## 140.  SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any scheme to implement plans to  improve beach tourism in the country keeping in view the vast coastline of about 7500 kms;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  outcome  of  such schemes;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  laid  down  any  guidelines  or policy regarding promotion of beach tourism; and
- the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  improve  the
- (d) quality of the beaches in terms of cleanliness?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Development and promotion of tourism including development of seashores and sea beaches is primarily undertaken by the State Govts/UT Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistances for development of tourism infrastructure in the country under its various schemes.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  launched  the  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme for Integrated Development of theme-based Tourist Circuits for  development  of  tourism  infrastructure  in  the  country.    The Coastal Circuit which includes sea beaches and seashores, is one of thematic circuits identified for development under this scheme. The list of Sanctioned projects is given at annexure.

Further,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  the  Assistance  to Central Agencies Scheme has sanctioned projects in Maharashtra, the details of which are also annexed. The  projects  are  identified  in  consultation  with  the  State Govts /UT Administrations and sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence of scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier. (d): Considering  the  importance  of  environmental  conditions  and cleanliness of the surroundings (premises) at Tourist sites so as to create  awareness  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  framed  its  'Swachhta Action  Plan'  (SAP)  involving  awareness  activities  on  cleanliness among  tourists, school/college students, and stake-holders at tourist  centres  including  beaches,  pilgrimage  centers  and  famous archaeological monuments'.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.140 ANSWERED ON 18.11.2019 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF BEACH TOURISM.

1. List of Projects sanctioned under Coastal Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme
2. The  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  the  Assistance  to  Central Agencies Scheme has sanctioned the following projects to Mumbai Port Trust in Maharashtra:
3. (i) Upgradation/modernization at International Cruise Terminal  at  Indira  Dock,  Mumbai  for  Rs.1250.00  Lakh during 2017-2018.
4. (ii) Development of Kanoji Angre Lighthouse for  Rs.1500.00 Lakh during 2016- 2017.

|   Sr. No. | Name of State   | Year    | Project Name                                                                                                                           |   Amount Sanctioned (Rs.in Crore) |
|-----------|-----------------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|         1 | Andhra Pradesh  | 2014-15 | Development of Kakinada Hope Island Konaseema as World Class Coastal & Eco Tourism Circuit in Andhra Pradesh                           |                             67.84 |
|         2 | Andhra Pradesh  | 2015-16 | Development of Coastal Tourism Circuit in Sri PottiSriramalu Nellore under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Andhra Pradesh.                   |                             59.7  |
|         3 | Puducherry      | 2015-16 | Development of Union Territory of Puducherry as Tourist Circuit under 'Swadesh Darshan' Scheme (Coastal Circuit)                       |                             85.28 |
|         4 | West Bengal     | 2015-16 | Development of Beach Circuit - Udaipur - Digha - Shankarpur - Tajpur - Mandarmani - Fraserganj - Bakkhlai -Henry Island in West Bengal |                             85.39 |
|         5 | Maharashtra     | 2015-16 | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit in Maharashtra under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.                                                 |                             82.17 |
|         6 | Goa             | 2016-17 | Development of Coastal Circuit (Sinquerim-Baga,                                                                                        |                             99.99 |

|    |                           |         | Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim- Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail) in Goa.                                                                                                                                      |        |
|----|---------------------------|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 7  | Odisha                    | 2016-17 | Development of Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara as Coastal circuit in Odisha.                                                                                                                     |  76.49 |
| 8  | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 2016-17 | Development of Coastal Circuit (Long Island-Ross Smith Island- Neil Island- Havelock Island- Baratang Island-Port Blair) in Andaman & Nicobar under Coastal thematic circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme. |  42.19 |
| 9  | Tamil Nadu                | 2016-17 | Development of Coastal Circuit (Chennai- Mamamallapuram - Rameshwaram - Manpadu - Kanyakumari) in Tamil Nadu under Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                                               |  99.92 |
| 10 | Goa                       | 2017-18 | Development of Coastal Circuit II: Rua De Orum Creek - Don Paula -Colva - Benaulim in Goa under Swadesh Darshan Scheme                                                                                  |  99.35 |
|    |                           |         | Total                                                                                                                                                                                                   | 798.32 |

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