Lok Sabha Question No. 215 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-19
Subject: Promotion of Tourism in Rajasthan and Gujarat
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Sumedhanand Saraswati, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Balak Nath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.215 ANSWERED ON 19.07.2021

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN RAJASTHAN AND GUJARAT

## 215. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL: SHRI BALAK NATH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  tourism  is  badly  affected due to corona pandemic;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is aware of the tourism potential of the  States  of  Rajasthan,  Gujarat  as  these  States  have  a  large number of hill stations, wildlife, heritage sites, historical locations and temples;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  tourism  in  the country including Rajasthan and Gujarat?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a): Yes, Sir. Tourism sector is one of the badly affected areas due to corona pandemic.

(b) to (d): In order to develop tourism related infrastructure and facilities in the country including Rajasthan and Gujarat, the Ministry of Tourism  has  launched  the  Swadesh  Darshan  and  PRASHAD  schemes. The  projects  for  development  of  tourism  related  infrastructure  are identified  for  development  under  the  circuit  in  consultation  with  the State  Governments/UT  Administrations  and  are  sanctioned  subject  to availability  of  funds,  submission  of  suitable  detailed  project  reports, adherence  to  scheme  guidelines  and  utilization  of  funds  released earlier.

Based on the above criteria, the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned  projects  for  development  in  the  States  of  Rajasthan  and Gujarat  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan  and  PRASHAD  Schemes,  as  per details given in Annexure.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.215 ANSWERED ON 19.07.2021 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN RAJASTHAN AND GUJARAT

List of Projects sanctioned for development in the States of Rajasthan and Gujarat under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes of Ministry of Tourism

(Rs. in Crore)

| S. No.          | State/Year of Sanction   | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Amount Sanctioned   |
|-----------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Swadesh Darshan | Swadesh Darshan          | Swadesh Darshan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Swadesh Darshan     |
| 1.              | Rajasthan 2015-16        | Development of Shakambhari Mata Temple, Sambhar Salt Complex, Devyani Kund, Sharmistha Sarovar, Naliasar and Other Destinations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | 50.01               |
| 2.              | Rajasthan 2016-17        | Integrated Development of Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 75.80               |
| 3.              | Rajasthan 2016-17        | Development of Churu (Salasar Balaji)- Jaipur (Shri Samode Balaji, Ghatke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji)- Alwar (Pandupole Hanumanji, Bharathari)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) - Mehandipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji)                                                                                                                          | 93.90               |
| 4.              | Rajasthan 2017-18        | Development of Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort)- Jaipur (Nahargarh Fort)- Alwar (Bala Quila)- Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore Fort and Khandar Fort)- Jhalawar (Gagron Fort)- Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh Fort) Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort) Hanumangarh (Kalibangan, Bhatner Fort and Gogamedi)- Jalore (Jalore Fort)- Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra)- Dholpur (Bagh-i-Nilofar and Purani Chawni)- Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak) | 90.92               |
| 5.              | Gujarat 2016-17          | Development of Ahmedabad- Rajkot- Porbandar -Bardoli- Dandi.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 59.17               |
| 6.              | Gujarat 2016-17          | Development of Vadnagar- Modhera and Patan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 91.84               |

| 7.      | Gujarat 2017-18   | Development of Junagadh- Gir Somnath- Bharuch-Kutch- Bhavnagar- Rajkot- Mehsana   | 28.67   |
|---------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| PRASHAD | PRASHAD           | PRASHAD                                                                           | PRASHAD |
| 8.      | Rajasthan 2015-16 | Integrated Development of Pushkar/Ajmer                                           | 32.64   |
| 9.      | Gujarat 2016-17   | Development of Dwarka                                                             | 13.08   |
| 10.     | Gujarat 2016-17   | Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath                                                   | 45.36   |
| 11.     | Gujarat 2018-19   | Development of Promenade at Somnath                                               | 47.12   |

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