Lok Sabha Question No. 1360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Criteria to Provide CFA for Development of Rural Sites
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Jagdambika Pal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1360

## ANSWERED ON 25.07.2022

## CRITERIA TO PROVIDE CFA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL SITES

## 1360. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has succeeded in their aim to develop rural tourism  in  the  country  to  the  desired  extent  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) the objectives and the success achieved since the inception of Rural Tourism Scheme;
- (c) the criteria adopted for providing Central Financial Assistance (CFA) thereunder for development of rural sites; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  funds  sanctioned/released  and  utilised  for  Rural Tourism Projects out of the proposals received during each of the last three years and the current year indicating the status of completed projects, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

Ministry  of  Tourism  has  formulated  a  National  Strategy  and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India- An initiative towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.  The strategy document focuses on the following key

(a) to (d): pillars:

- i.
- ii.
- Model policies and best practices for rural tourism
- Digital technologies and platforms for rural tourism
- iii. Developing clusters for rural tourism
- iv. Marketing support for rural tourism
- v.
- Capacity building of stakeholders
- vi. Governance and institutional framework

In order to review the progress on the implementation of the Strategy and  coordinate  action  with  all  the  Stakeholders,  a  Task  Force  for  Rural Tourism  has  been  constituted  under  the  Chairpersonship  of  Secretary (Tourism) comprising of representatives from identified Central

Ministries/organizations, State Governments/UT Administrations and Industry Stakeholders. In  addition,  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  Swadesh  Darshan scheme guidelines provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for development of rural tourism related infrastructure in the country. The projects undertaken for development by the  Ministry  are  identified  in  consultation  with  State  Governments/Union Territory  Administrations/Central  Agencies  and  are  sanctioned  subject  to submission  of  project  proposals  by  them,  their  adherence  to  relevant scheme  guidelines, submission  of suitable Detailed Project Reports, availability of funds and utilization of funds released for projects sanctioned  earlier.    Details  of  funds  sanctioned/released  and  utilised  for Rural tourism projects are at Annexure-I. Apart from above, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has informed that  MoRD  launched  Shyama  Prasad  Mukherji  Rurban  Mission  (SPMRM) Scheme on 21st February 2016 with attempts to make the selected rural areas in form of the cluster, socially, economically and physically sustainable  regions  by  providing  economic,  social  and  infrastructure amenities, thus leading to sustainable and balanced regional development in the country. Tourism is one of the component under SPMRM. The SPMRM focuses on  holistic  development  of  clusters  and  to  ensure  an  optimum  level  of development,  twenty-one  components  have  been  suggested  as  desirable for  the  Cluster development. Based on the need of the clusters, different activities are taken for holistic development of clusters from the tourism components with a major focus on income generating activities. Under the Mission, there is no separate provision for release of funds under tourism component, rather funds are released to States/UTs based on  fulfilment  of  certain  conditions  mentioned  in  the  scheme  guideline.  A total amount of Rs. 27,635 crore (both under CGF and Convergence) have been  approved  for  development  clusters  across  the  country  under  the Mission. Out of the total investment approved, Rs.492 crore of investment has been approved under Tourism component for development of tourism activities  in  different  Rurban  clusters  and  are  under  different  stages  of development. The State/UT-wise details of tourism clusters identified and investment approved are at Annexure-II.

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ANNEXURE-I

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.1360  ANSWERED  ON  25.07.2022  REGARDING  CRITERIA  TO PROVIDE CFA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL SITES

Details  of  projects  sanctioned  under  the  Rural  Circuit  of  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme in the country

(Amount in Rupees in crore)

|   S. No | Name of State   | Year of sanction   | Project Name                                          | Implementing Agency                         |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released | Amount Utilized   |
|---------|-----------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
|       1 | Bihar           | (2017-18)          | Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia      | Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation |               44.65 |             35.72 | 25.48             |
|       2 | Kerala          | (2018-19)          | Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project | Kerala Tourism Development Corporation      |               80.37 |             23.77 | 0.00*             |

*Utilization Certificate not received.

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## ANNEXURE-II

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.1360  ANSWERED  ON  25.07.2022  REGARDING  CRITERIA  TO PROVIDE CFA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL SITES.

State/UT  wise  Tourism  clusters  identified  and  investment  approved  and expenditure made so far under SPMRM

(Amt. Rs. in Cr)

| State Name                  | Cluster Name              | Investment approved   | Expenditure made so far   |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------|
| Andaman And Nicobar Islands | Ferrargunj                | 20.79                 | 1.69                      |
| Andhra                      | Arakuvalley               | 2.80                  | 0.00                      |
| Pradesh                     | Eluru (Rural)             | 5.01                  | 0.00                      |
|                             | Rampachodavaram           | 1.54                  | 0.00                      |
| Assam                       | Chandrapur Rurban Cluster | 2.87                  | 0.69                      |
|                             | HajoRurban Cluster        | 6.24                  | 1.07                      |
| Bihar                       | Nauranga                  | 26.41                 | 0.00                      |
| Chhattisgarh                | Badekanera                | 0.49                  | 0.09                      |
| Dadra And Nagar Haveli      | Sayli                     | 0.50                  | 0.00                      |
| And Daman And Diu           |                           |                       |                           |
| Goa                         | Xeldem                    | 1.51                  | 0.00                      |
| Gujarat                     | Becharaji                 | 9.76                  | 0.16                      |
|                             | Matied                    | 0.01                  | 0.01                      |
|                             | Ravapar                   | 0.40                  | 0.28                      |
|                             | Shamalaji                 | 9.38                  | 3.77                      |
|                             | Tikar                     | 8.74                  | 1.73                      |
| Haryana                     | Badli                     | 0.19                  | 0.00                      |
|                             | Balla                     | 1.22                  | 0.00                      |
|                             | Ganeshpur                 | 6.05                  | 0.54                      |
| Himachal                    | Aut                       | 3.59                  | 0.63                      |
| Pradesh                     | Ghannahati                | 0.52                  | 0.26                      |
|                             | Hinner                    | 3.27                  | 0.86                      |
|                             | Moorang                   | 13.33                 | 3.48                      |
|                             | Sangla                    | 1.01                  | 0.30                      |
|                             | Sihunta                   | 0.27                  | 0.00                      |
| Jammu And Kashmir           | Khumriyal                 | 11.57                 | 0.48                      |
| Jharkhand                   | Aidega                    | 0.22                  | 0.22                      |
|                             | Bicha                     | 0.66                  | 0.00                      |
|                             | Brambe                    | 1.69                  | 0.38                      |

|             | Dharambahal                              |   4.41 |   1.21 |
|-------------|------------------------------------------|--------|--------|
|             | Dudhbila                                 |   1.98 |   0.37 |
|             | Karaundi                                 |   2.68 |   0.81 |
|             | Saradhu                                  |   1.9  |   0    |
|             | Siyaljori                                |   0.9  |   0    |
| Karnataka   | Gurugunta                                |   1    |   1    |
|             | Haragadde                                |   3.65 |   3.48 |
|             | Holalu                                   |   4.5  |   1.2  |
|             | EdappalVattamkulam Cluster               |   1.29 |   0.14 |
| Kerala      | Kanjikuzhy - Mararikulam North           |  49.11 |   2.4  |
|             | Pinarayi - Vengad Cluster                |   7.53 |   1.64 |
|             | PunnayoorkulamVadakkekk adRurban Cluster |   7.57 |   1.66 |
|             | Puthucode- KavasseryRurban Cluster       |   2.22 |   0    |
|             | Puthuppally - Manarcad Cluster           |   0.22 |   0.07 |
|             | Tanalur - Niramaruthoor Cluster          |   7.22 |   2.62 |
| Ladakh      | Spituk Cluster                           |   6.58 |   0    |
| Lakshadweep | Amini                                    |   3.05 |   0    |
| Madhya      | Achhat                                   |   0.72 |   0    |
| Pradesh     | Ramnagar                                 |   3.15 |   0    |
|             | Simrol                                   |   0.9  |   0    |
| Maharashtra | Hartala                                  |  34.26 |   5.87 |
|             | Kanholi Bara                             |   1.76 |   0    |
|             | Kasatwadi                                |   4.58 |   0.72 |
|             | Khadkala                                 |   3.88 |   0.03 |
|             | LoniKalbhor                              |   0.1  |   0    |
|             | Nirgude                                  |   0.33 |   0    |
|             | Patonda                                  |   0.8  |   0    |
|             | Vevaji                                   |   0.58 |   0    |
|             | Yengaon                                  |   0.7  |   0.23 |
| Manipur     | KeiraoMakting                            |   8.17 |   0    |
|             | Khangabok                                |  10.68 |  10.68 |
|             | Saikul                                   |   4.1  |   0    |
| Meghalaya   | ChisimApal                               |   0.35 |   0.1  |
|             | Mawlangwir                               |   2.58 |   1.03 |
|             | Sohkha Cluster                           |   0.8  |   0.16 |
| Mizoram     | Aibawk                                   |   4.98 |   4.47 |

|             | East Lungdar              | 0.63   | 0.45   |
|-------------|---------------------------|--------|--------|
|             | Khawzawl                  | 1.89   | 1.89   |
|             | Thingsulthliah            | 0.38   | 0.38   |
| Nagaland    | Kohima Sadar              | 2.05   | 0.00   |
| Odisha      | Kotagarh                  | 0.80   | 0.00   |
|             | Kuarmunda                 | 1.00   | 0.00   |
|             | Raibania                  | 1.60   | 0.00   |
| Puducherry  | Bahour                    | 45.96  | 6.31   |
|             | Thirunallar               | 22.50  | 1.80   |
| Punjab      | Dhandara (Ludhiana 1)     | 3.53   | 2.73   |
|             | Sanghol (Fatehgarh Sahib) | 8.97   | 7.20   |
| Rajasthan   | Abapura                   | 1.58   | 0.48   |
|             | Bhadar                    | 1.30   | 0.00   |
|             | Bhagora                   | 0.66   | 0.14   |
|             | Gogunda                   | 4.28   | 0.65   |
|             | Majiwala                  | 1.23   | 0.31   |
|             | Peelikhera                | 0.35   | 0.22   |
|             | Raniwara Kalan            | 0.45   | 0.00   |
|             | Salawas                   | 0.43   | 0.04   |
| Sikkim      | Namthang Rurban Cluster   | 1.91   | 1.70   |
|             | Soreng Cluster            | 1.60   | 0.00   |
| Tamil Nadu  | Singaperumalkoil          | 0.25   | 0.25   |
| Telangana   | Bijigirisharif            | 4.00   | 1.70   |
|             | Choutuppal                | 0.44   | 0.37   |
|             | Kunthala                  | 0.35   | 0.27   |
|             | Parvathagiri              | 11.47  | 3.40   |
|             | Sulthanabad               | 1.50   | 0.10   |
|             | Vennacherla               | 4.33   | 2.20   |
|             | Yedapally                 | 3.92   | 1.78   |
| Tripura     | Belianchip                | 0.25   | 0.11   |
|             | Rowa                      | 1.79   | 0.27   |
| Uttar       | Bansgaon                  | 1.24   | 0.29   |
| Pradesh     | Kodai                     | 1.00   | 0.45   |
|             | Mau Mustakil              | 8.76   | 0.15   |
|             | Midakur                   | 3.57   | 2.13   |
|             | Sri Nagar                 | 1.13   | 0.94   |
| Uttarakhand | Dhanaulti                 | 7.61   | 4.11   |
|             | Kausani                   | 6.40   | 2.30   |
|             | Paheniya                  | 2.00   | 0.91   |
| Grand       | Total                     |        |        |
| 492.31      | 492.31                    | 492.31 | 102.56 |