Lok Sabha Question No. 2010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-19
Subject: Projects under SDS for Promotion of Tourism in Anandpur Sahib
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2010 ANSWERED ON 19.12.2022

## PROJECTS UNDER SDS FOR PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN ANANDPUR SAHIB

## 2010. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  sanctioned  projects  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme (SDS) for the promotion of tourism in Sri Anandpur Sahib;
- (b) the  list-wise  action/works/proposals  initiated  or  completed  or  inprogress against the sanctioned funds under the aforesaid scheme;
- (c) the amount of allocated funds unspent, if any; and
- (d) whether the Government intends to add to this list other places of significance  including  but  not  limited  to  Nangal  town  adjoining  the Bhakra-Nangal  Dam,  Indus  Valley  Civilization  excavation  site  and museum  in  Rupnagar  and  the  wetlands  in  Rupnagar  that  have immense possibilities of eco-tourism?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

- (a) to (c): The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a project, 'Development of Anandpur Sahib - Fatehgarh Sahib - Chamkaur Sahib - Ferozpur - Khatkar Kalan -Kalanour -Patiala' for revised sanctioned cost of Rs. 94.51 Crore in the year 2018-19 under heritage theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) in the State of Punjab, which is under implementation.  The details of work included as part of this project at  Anandpur Sahib is Annexed.
- (d): The  Ministry  has  now  revamped  its Swadesh  Darshan  scheme  as Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  (SD2.0)  with  the  objective  to  develop  sustainable and responsible  tourism  destinations,  following  a  tourist  &  destination centric approach. Kapurthala & Amritsar in Punjab have been selected for development under SD2.0.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMNT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.2010  ANSWERED  ON  19.12.2022  REGARDING  PROJECTS UNDER SDS FOR PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN ANANDPUR SAHIB

The details of work included at Anandpur Sahib in the project 'Development  of  Anandpur  Sahib -  Fatehgarh  Sahib  -  Chamkaur  Sahib  Ferozpur - Khatkar Kalan -Kalanour -Patiala' sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism.

(Rs. in Lakh)

|   Sl. no. | Destination                                                                                                                    | Major Components                                                                                                                                                       |   Amount Sanctioned |   Expenditure Incurred |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------|
|         1 | Pathway Near Sri Anandpur Sahib, Anandpur Sahib                                                                                | Paver work, Storm water Drainage, Boundary wall, Drinking water kiosks, GRC Screens, Benches, Dustbins                                                                 |              127.78 |                 116.62 |
|         2 | TIC with Cafeteria and Premises and Parking, Anandpur Sahib                                                                    | Tourist Inter pretation Centre, Parking, Boundary wall with entry gate Paver work, LED street light, CCTV, Wi-Fi, Gazebos, Landscaping, Benches, Signages, GRC Screens |              599.97 |                 121.12 |
|         3 | Beautification of interconnecting roads of Sri Keshgarh Sahib and Sri Bhora Sahib and Sri Qila Fatehgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib | Paver work, Boundary wall with entry gate, Drinking water kiosks, GRC Screens, landscaping, MS Pergola                                                                 |              181.74 |                 177.51 |
|         4 | Cheema Park, Anandpur Sahib                                                                                                    | Paver work, Boundary wall with entry gate, Drinking water kiosks, Toilet, Parking                                                                                      |              109.11 |                  42.41 |
|         5 | Virasat e Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib                                                                                               | Parking                                                                                                                                                                |               56.02 |                  56.02 |

|   6 | Panj Pyara Park, Anandpur Sahib                                                         | Horticulture & Landscape, RO with water cooler, Kiosk, Murals, Gazebo, Musical Fountain, Civil Work   |   319.73 |   50.28 |
|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------|
|   7 | Beautification of Road V-E-K to Canal 2km, Anandpur Sahib                               | RO with water cooler, Kiosk, Signages, Civil Work                                                     |   290.64 |   29.57 |
|   8 | Nature Park, Anandpur Sahib                                                             | CCTV Security, Watch Tower, Kiosk, Gazebo, RO with water cooler, Signage, Civil Work                  |   167.32 |   33.22 |
|   9 | Virasat-e Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib                                                        | Mobile Application and complete Audio content as well as 3D view content                              |    47.67 |    0    |
|  10 | Virasat-e Khalsa & Dastaan-e- Shahadat, Anandpur Sahib                                  | VMS Gantry display/External Sinages and Internal Sinages                                              |    82.05 |   75.26 |
|  11 | Façade development of 2 nos. City Entrance Gates, Anandpur Sahib                        | Illumination/ Painting                                                                                |    38.91 |    0    |
|  12 | Beautification of Naina Devi Road, Anandpur Sahib                                       | Illumination/ Painting                                                                                |   197.51 |    0    |
|  13 | Sheetla Mata Mandir, Shani Dev temple, SDM Road & Road near VIP parking, Anandpur Sahib | Boundary Wall, Toilet Block, Paver work, Planters, Storm Sewer                                        |   156.77 |    0    |
|  14 | Beautification work around Kisan Haveli Park                                            | Boundary Wall, Toilet Block, Brick Facia Tile Work, Paver, Gazebos, Electrical work                   |    78.43 |    0    |

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