Lok Sabha Question No. 2023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Promotion of Eco-Tourism in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Uday Pratap Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+2023

## ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022

## PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM IN MADHYA PRADESH

## +2023. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  measures  taken/being  taken  to  promote  ecoTourism in the country particularly in Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  received  proposal  from  the  State Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh  for  providing  additional  central funds for implementing various tourism projects;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  by  the Government thereon; and
- (d) the details of the measures taken to promote tourism and revenue generated therefrom during the last three years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c):   Promotion and Development of Tourism, including Eco Tourism,  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  the  State  Governments/UT Administrations.

However, The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations/Central Agencies under its thematic circuit based 'Swadesh Darshan' Scheme and 'National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)'  Scheme.  Eco-Tourism  has  been  identified  as  one  of  the theme under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

Proposals are received from State Governments/Union Territory Administrations from time to time for seeking financial assistance under the  various  schemes  of  the  Ministry  of  Tourism.  These  proposals  are examined in context of the scheme guidelines and financial assistance is  extended  for  such  projects  subject  to  fulfilment  of  the  stipulated provisions and availability of funds. The details of project sanctioned under Eco Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country are given at Annexure I. The  details  of  projects  sanctioned  for  the  State  of  Madhya  Pradesh under the Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes of the Ministry is given at Annexure II. (d): Ministry of Tourism, promotes India in a holistic manner.  As part of its  on-going  activities,  it  releases  global  print,  electronic  and  online media  campaigns  in  important  and  potential  markets  overseas,  under the 'Incredible India' brand-line, to promote various tourism destinations and  products  of  the  country.  Digital  promotions  are  also  regularly undertaken  through  the  Social  Media  accounts  of  the  Ministry  on different  themes  such  as  heritage  tourism,  tribal  tourism, culture tourism, amongst others. Data  on  revenue  generated  through  tourism  is  not  maintained  by  the Ministry of Tourism.

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ANNEXURE I

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+2023 ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022 REGARDING PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM IN MADHYA PRADESH

Statement containing details of project sanctioned under the Eco Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country

(Amt. Rs. in crore)

|   Sl. No. | Name of the State   | Year    | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                      |   Amt. Sanctioned |   Amt. Released |
|-----------|---------------------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
|         1 | Uttarakhand         | 2015-16 | Development of Circuit at Tehri- Chamba- Sarain around Tehri Lake.                                                                                                                |             69.17 |           65.71 |
|         2 | Telangana           | 2015-16 | Development of Circuit in Mahaboobnagar districts (Somasila, Singotam, Kadalaivanam, Akkamahadevi, Egalanpanta, Farahabad, Uma Maheshwaram, Mallelatheertham)                     |             91.62 |           87.04 |
|         3 | Kerala              | 2015-16 | Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady.                                                                                                                           |             76.55 |           61.24 |
|         4 | Mizoram             | 2016-17 | Development of Eco- Adventure Circuit at Aizawl -Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang |             66.37 |           49.53 |

| 5.    | Madhya Pradesh   | 2017-18   | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River   |   94.61 |   79.70 |
|-------|------------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|
| 6.    | Jharkhand        | 2018-19   | Development of Dalma- Chandil- Getalsud- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat                                                              |   52.72 |   15.07 |
| Total | Total            | Total     | Total                                                                                                                                          |  451.04 |  358.29 |

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ANNEXURE II

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+2023 ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022 REGARDING PROMOTION OF ECO-TOURISM IN MADHYA PRADESH

Statement containing details project sanctioned for the State of Madhya Pradesh  under  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  and  PRASHAD  Scheme  of Ministry of Tourism Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

(Amt. Rs. in crore)

| Sl. No. Name of the Circuit   | Sl. No. Name of the Circuit   | Sanction Year   | Project Name                                                                                                                                |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| 1.                            | Wildlife Circuit              | 2015-16         | Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur- Sanjay- Dubri- Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Mukki- Pench                                        |               92.22 |             81.15 |
| 2.                            | Buddhist Circuit              | 2016-17         | Development of Sanchi-Satna-Rewa- Mandsaur-Dhar                                                                                             |               74.02 |             69.08 |
| 3.                            | Heritage circuit              | 2016-17         | Development of Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Chanderi - Bhimbetka - Mandu                                                                  |               89.82 |             85.33 |
| 4.                            | Eco Circuit                   | 2017-18         | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- BhedaGhat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River |               94.61 |             79.7  |
|                               |                               |                 | Total                                                                                                                                       |              350.67 |            315.26 |

## Projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme

(Amt. Rs. in crore)

| Sl. No.   | Name of the Project        | Sanction year   |   Approved Cost |   Released Amount |
|-----------|----------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|-------------------|
| 1.        | Development of Omkareshwar | 2017-18         |           44.83 |             35.87 |
| 2.        | Development of Amarkantak  | 2020-21         |           49.99 |              4.86 |
|           |                            | Total           |           94.82 |             40.73 |

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