Lok Sabha Question No. 447 (STARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Development of Khajuraho as International Tourist Destination
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *447 ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022

## DEVELOPMENT OF KHAJURAHO AS INTERNATIONAL TOURIST DESTINATION

- *447. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to develop Khajuraho as international tourist destination owing to its unique historical significance and UNESCO World Heritage status;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G.KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) to (c):   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*447 ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022 REGARDING  DEVELOPMENT  OF  KHAJURAHO  AS  INTERNATIONAL TOURIST DESTINATION.

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Tourism as part of its 'Swadesh Darshan' scheme has sanctioned a project 'Development of Gwalior - Orchha Khajuraho - Chanderi - Bhimbetka - Mandu' under heritage theme in the  year  2016-17  for  a  total  amount  of  Rs.89.82  crore.    Under  this project, multiple interventions  have  been  sanctioned in Khajuraho & its  surrounding areas for  development of  tourism infrastructure, the details of which  are  annexed.

Further, the Ministry of Tourism has formulated 'Development of  Iconic  Tourist  Destinations'  scheme  for  development  of  Iconic Destinations  including  Khajuraho,  which  is  under  consideration  of the Government.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *447 ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022 REGARDING  DEVELOPMENT  OF  KHAJURAHO  AS  INTERNATIONAL TOURIST DESTINATION.

THE  DETAIL  OF  INTERVENTIONS  SANCTIONED  IN  KHAJURAHO UNDER THE SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME.

(Rs. in Lakh)

| S. No.   | Name of Component                        | Name of Component                        | Name of Component                        | Sanctioned amount   |
|----------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| A        | CONVENTION CENTER                        | CONVENTION CENTER                        | CONVENTION CENTER                        | CONVENTION CENTER   |
| 1.       | Convention Centre Civil work             | Convention Centre Civil work             | Convention Centre Civil work             | 1876.77             |
| 2.       | Acoustics                                | Acoustics                                | Acoustics                                | 1038.25             |
| 3.       | Guest Rooms, Cafeteria                   | Guest Rooms, Cafeteria                   | Guest Rooms, Cafeteria                   | 134.60              |
| 4.       | Office Building Block                    | Office Building Block                    | Office Building Block                    | 102.00              |
| 5.       | Landscaping                              | Landscaping                              | Landscaping                              | 58.23               |
| 6.       | Solar Focus Light                        | Solar Focus Light                        | Solar Focus Light                        | 17.01               |
| 7.       | Solar Illumination                       | Solar Illumination                       | Solar Illumination                       | 11.03               |
| 8.       | Sandstone benches 7' long with back rest | Sandstone benches 7' long with back rest | Sandstone benches 7' long with back rest | 6.30                |
| 9.       | Sandstone Railing Landscaped Garden)     | Parking                                  | and                                      | 65.25               |
| 10.      | Sandstone Dustbin                        | Sandstone Dustbin                        | Sandstone Dustbin                        | 4.35                |
| 11.      | Pathway Development                      | Pathway Development                      | Pathway Development                      | 20.10               |
| 12.      | Parking Development                      | Parking Development                      | Parking Development                      | 35.50               |
| 13.      | Sewage Treatment Plant                   | Sewage Treatment Plant                   | Sewage Treatment Plant                   | 56.38               |
| 14.      | Boundary Wall                            | Boundary Wall                            | Boundary Wall                            | 73.71               |
| B        | THEME PARK                               | THEME PARK                               | THEME PARK                               |                     |
| 2.       | Gazebo                                   | Gazebo                                   | Gazebo                                   | 13.72               |
| 3.       |                                          |                                          |                                          |                     |
|          | Huts                                     | Huts                                     | Huts                                     | 29.34               |
| 4.       | Landscaping                              | Landscaping                              | Landscaping                              | 50.38               |
| 5.       | Sandstone benches 7' long with back rest | Sandstone benches 7' long with back rest | Sandstone benches 7' long with back rest | 3.15                |
| 6.       | Sandstone Dustbin                        | Sandstone Dustbin                        | Sandstone Dustbin                        | 2.18                |
| 7.       | Solar Focus Light                        | Solar Focus Light                        | Solar Focus Light                        | 3.78                |

| 8.   | Solar Illumination                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | 7.35                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 9.   | Parking Development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 14.20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 10.  | Pathway Development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 9.60                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 11.  | Boundary Wall (1.5m High)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 16.38                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| C    | Public Amenities Near Various Monuments (Public Toilets and Drinking Water) At Western Group of Temples, Laguva Mahadev Temple, Chousath Yogini Temple, Bramha Temple, Waman Temple, Jawari Temple, Ghantai Temple, Dulha Dev Temple, Beejamandal Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple) | Public Amenities Near Various Monuments (Public Toilets and Drinking Water) At Western Group of Temples, Laguva Mahadev Temple, Chousath Yogini Temple, Bramha Temple, Waman Temple, Jawari Temple, Ghantai Temple, Dulha Dev Temple, Beejamandal Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple) |
| 1.   | Civil Work (Total for all sites)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | 51.50                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 2.   | Boundary Wall (1.5m High) (Total for all sites)                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 20.48                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| D    | PATHARIYA FORT AT KUTANI DAM                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | PATHARIYA FORT AT KUTANI DAM                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 1.   | Cafeteria, Rest Area and Office Block                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | 144.46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 2.   | Entrance Deck and Steps                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 34.65                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 3.   | Gazebo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 6.86                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 4.   | Landscaping                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | 48.03                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 5.   | Pathway Development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 5.70                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 6.   | Sandstone benches 7' long with back rest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 3.78                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 7.   | Sandstone Railing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | 10.44                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 8.   | Sandstone Dustbin                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | 2.61                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 9.   | Solar Focus Light                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | 5.67                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 10.  | Solar Illumination                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | 11.03                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 11.  | Boundary Wall (1.5m High)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 4.91                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 12.  | Sewage Treatment Plant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 20.72                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 13.  | Approach Way To Island                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 101.40                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 14.  | Bridge & Viewing Gallery                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 41.24                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 15.  | Public toilets and drinking Water                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | 20.22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 16.  | Cafeteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 29.46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 17.  | Safety Railing For Steps                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 9.43                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 18.  | Shifted from Public Amenities near various Monuments for components bridge & toilet.                                                                                                                                                                                         | 61.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| E    | DHUBELA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 1.   | Pathway connecting different monuments (3.0 M Wide)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 61.50                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 2.   | TFC Building Work (Cafeteria and Public amenities)                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | 76.15                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

|   3. | Parking                   |   8.66 |
|------|---------------------------|--------|
|    4 | Boundary Wall (1.5m High) |   2.05 |
|    5 | Sewage Treatment Plant    |  18    |

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