Lok Sabha Question No. 3651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-08
Subject: Promotion of Coastal Tourism under SDS
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3651 ANSWERED ON 08.08.2022

## PROMOTION OF COASTAL TOURISM UNDER SDS

## †3651.SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any concrete action has been taken by the Government to promote  Coastal  Tourism  under  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  (SDS) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  details  of  the  activities  done  in  the  sector  of  Light  House Tourism, Cruise Tourism and Maritime Tourism to promote 'Coastal Tourism';
- (c)   whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  any  scheme  to promote  'Vocal  for  Local'  to  increase  the  income  of  abovementioned  sectors  by  including  local  traditions,  customs,  food habits, dressing sense, cultural and artistic modes uniting all the sectors of tourism; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM                               (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Tourism under its  'Swadesh Darshan' scheme provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory (UT) Administrations/Central Agencies etc. for development of tourism infrastructure in the country. The projects under this scheme are sanctioned subject  to  availability  of  funds,  submission  of  suitable Detailed  Project  Reports  (DPR),  adherence  to  scheme  guidelines  and utilization of funds released earlier etc.

The Ministry of Tourism under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) has  sanctioned  10  projects  under  the  theme  of  Coastal  Circuit,  the details of which are at annexure I.

In  addition  to  this,  the  details  of  projects  sanctioned  under  SDS that includes cruise related components are at annexure II. The Ministry of Tourism has now revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  (SD2.0)  in  order  to  develop  sustainable  and responsible destination centric approach with the following objectives:

- (a) To enhance the contribution of tourism to the local economies.
- (b) To create jobs including self-employment for local communities.
- (c) To enhance the skills of local youth in tourism and hospitality.
- (d) To increase private sector investment in tourism and hospitality.
- (e) To  preserve  and  enhance  the  local  cultural  and  natural resources.

In order to harness the potential of Cruise Tourism in the country, a Task  Force  has  been  constituted  with  Secretary  (Tourism)  as  the Chairman and Secretary (Shipping) as the Co-chairman. The Task Force consists  of  representatives  from  the  ports,  Ministries  of  Health, Home etc. The 13th meeting  of  the  Task  Force  on  Cruise  Tourism  was  held  on

Affairs, External Affairs, Customs, CISF, Coastal States, 27.04.2022.

The first Incredible India International Cruise Conference was held on 14 to 15 th  May, 2022 in Mumbai. It was the first cruise conference to bring all stakeholders together.

Further,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  undertakes  various  promotional activities in the international and domestic markets to promote tourism products of the country including Coastal Tourism in a holistic manner. This includes release of media campaigns under 'Incredible India' brandline,  promotional  events,  social  media  promotions  etc.  The  Ministry  of Tourism is promoting Coastal Tourism through its website www.incredibleindia.org.

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ANNEXURE - I STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3651 ANSWERED ON 08.08.2022 REGARDING PROMOTION OF COASTAL TOURISM UNDER SDS

DETAILS OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER THE COASTAL CIRCUIT OF SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME.

(Amt. in Crore)

|   S. No . | Name of State   | Year of sanction   | Project Name                                                                                                    |   Amt. Sanctioned | Major Components                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|-----------|-----------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Andhra Pradesh  | (2014- 15)         | Development of Kakinada - Hope Island - Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary - Passarlapudi - Aduru - S Yanam - Kotipally |             67.84 |  Passenger Terminal,  Approach Road,  Site Development,  Beach Front,  Development Beach Furniture,  Water Fountain  Convention Hall,  Laser Show  Amphitheatre,  Multi-Cuisine Food Courts with Souvenir Shop,  Landscaping,  Access Roads  Creek Development  Upgradation of existing jetty,  Interpretation Center,  Tourist Amenity |

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|    |                |            |                                                                                                                             |       | Center,  Parking Development  Pathways  Illumination  Waiting Lounge  Gazebo & Beach  Beautification CCTV & Wi-Fi (Pan Circuit)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
|----|----------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  2 | Andhra Pradesh | (2015- 16) | Development of Nellore - Pulikat Lake - Ubblamadugu Water Falls - Nelapattu- Kothakoduru- Mypadu - Ramateertham - Iskapalli | 49.55 |  Cottages  Tourist facilitation Centre  Handicraft Display Centre  Seating Plaza with Landscape Elements  Approach Road  Parking  Solar Lights  Water Body Development  Signages  Public Convenience  Solar Lights  Waterfront Furniture Tourist Amenity Center  Cottages  Watch Towers  Solar Lights  Tourist Reception Center  Pathways  Waterfront Development |

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|    |            |            |                                                                                                                                    |       |  Parking Development  Log Huts  Pathways  Dustbins                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|----|------------|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  3 | Puducherry | (2015- 16) | Development of Dubrayapet - Arikamedu - Veerampattina m - Chunnambar - Nallavadu/Nar ambai - Manapet- Kalapet - Puducherry - Yanam | 58.44 |  Pergolas,  Lighting Work  Revitalisation of Monuments,  Illumination  Retaining Wall  Boat Jetty,  Cafeteria & Open Air Theatre  Toilet Block  Activity Zone & Cafeteria  Elevated Deck & Steps  Site Development  Landscaping & Viewpoints  Cycle Track Cafeteria  Paved Area  Landscaping & Lightning  Food Court & Open Area  Directional Signage  Street Name Signage  Heritage Boards  Street History Signages  Pathways |

|    |             |            |                                               |       | &Gabian Wall  Landscaping  Cafeteria  Rain Shelters  Approach Road Development  Lightning of Heritage Walk Route  Gandhi Statue  War Memorial  Pedestrian Pathways  Cast Iron Lamp posts  Installation of multimedia laser and video projection equipment  Restoration of facade of selected building  Online Tourist Statistic System  GIS based Website & Mobile Development  CCTV Installation   |
|----|-------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  4 | West Bengal | (2015- 16) | Development of Beach Circuit: Udaipur- Digha- | 67.99 | • Watch tower • Parking and illumination • Beach Facilities • Interpretation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

|    |             |            | Shankarpur- Tajpur- Mandarmani- Fraserganj- Bakkhlai- Henry Island                                    |       | Centre • Parking • Beach equipment • Approach road • Watersports/ Ferry service • Beachfront • High Mast lamp • Eco trail • Watch tower • Houseboat • Floating jetty • Beachfront beautification    |
|----|-------------|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  5 | Maharashtra | (2015- 16) | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit - Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav | 19.06 |  Toilets & Changing Room  Watch Tower  Water Scooter  Rescue Boat  Pathway  Gazebos  Beach Illumination  Pathway for                                                                        |
|  6 | Goa         | (2016- 17) | Development of Sinquerim- Baga, Anjuna- Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail             | 97.65 | Beach Access  Approach road,  Parking  Light and sound show  Ticket counter,  Tourist Information Centre Services (STP, Solar, Garbage collection, Rainwater harvesting)  Illumination  Site |

|    |        |            |                                                       |       | development  Cycle track  Ticket information centre  Cafeteria and kitchen  Meditation hall  Amphitheatre  Landscaping,  watch tower,  Hawker's pavilion  souvenir shops  Toilets  CCTV,  GIS mapping  Signages,  Helipad area  Coffee shop  Reception, toilet  Paves near helipad   |
|----|--------|------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  7 | Odisha | (2016- 17) | Development of Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara | 70.82 |  Buses • Roads • Tourist Reception Centre • Solid Waste Management • Solar Street lighting • Pool, Cafeteria & Food court • Watch Tower, Change room & cloak room • Golf cart • Pathways • Compound wall,                                                                                            |

|    |                           |            |                                                                      |       | Pavement area, Parking • Landscaping, External drain • STP • Street furniture, Gazebo • Water sport equipment and rides • Sport pool • Jetty (Floating jetty) • Water Sports Enhancement • Doubl e sided banana boat • Water Zorbing ball • Band wagon • Golf cart, • External drain • Gazebo • Musical fountain • Floating restaurant • Jetty for Speed Boats • Cruise boats   |
|----|---------------------------|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  8 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | (2016- 17) | Development of Long Island- Ross Smith Island- Neil Island- Havelock | 27.57 | Signages  Seating Gallery for Light and sound show- Cellular Jail  Up-gradation/ enhancing tourist's                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |

|    |            |            | Island- Baratang Island-Port Blair                                              |       | facilities- Cellular Jail  Strengthening of foundation- Cellular Jail  Providing illumination to Façade- Cellular Jail  Up grading of Veer Savarkar Park  Sound & Light Show (Excluding O&M)- Cellular Jail  Procurement of E-Auto Rickshaws  Setting up of Scuba Diving Centre  Providing Signages at various locations  Illumination of Andaman Club  Beach facilities (Jetty, Toilets,   |
|----|------------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  9 | Tamil Nadu | (2016- 17) | Development of (Chennai- Mamamallapur am - Rameshwaram - Manpadu - Kanyakumari) | 73.13 | Kiosks)  Landscaping  Public Convenience  Interpretation Center  Beach Cleaning Equipment  Open Fitness  Rescue Boats  Landscaping &                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |

| Sea View  Seating    Jogging &  Walking Track    Rescue Boats    Drinking Water  Kiosk    First Aid Kiosks    Last Mile  Connectivity  with Battery  Car & Bus  Shelter    Sea Wall  Along the Coast    Last Mile  Connectivity    CCTV & Wi-Fi    Information  Signages    Interpretation  Center    Walking Track    Toilets    Rescue Boats    Drinking Water  Kiosk    Signages    Sea View  Seating &  Landscaping    Car Parking  Development    Jet Ski    Rubber Boat    Bathing Ghats    Amphitheatre   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

|    |     |            |                                                                                     |       |  Changing Rooms  Illumination                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|----|-----|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 10 | Goa | (2017- 18) | Development of Coastal Circuit II: Rua De Orum Creek - Dona Paula -Colva - Benaulim | 99.35 |  Convention centre  Light and sound show  Entrance plaza,  ticket counter  Open Air Theatre  Promenade viewing gallery  Parking  Illumination  Mobile toilets  Bamboo Gazebos Drinking water cabins SWM  High mast lights (solar lights  GIS mapping  Landscaping |

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ANNEXURE-II

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. †3651 ANSWERED  ON  08.08.2022  REGARDING PROMOTION OF COASTAL TOURISM UNDER SDS.

DETAILS  OF  PROJECTS  SANCTIONED  UNDER  SWADESH  DARSHAN SCHEME WHICH INCLUDES CRUISE COMPONENTS.

(Rs. in Crore)

|   S. No. | Circuit / year of sanction   | State     | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                            |   Sanctioned Cost | Major Components                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|----------|------------------------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Eco Circuit 2015-16          | Telangana | Development of Circuit in Mahaboobnagar districts (Somasila, Singotam, Kadalaivanam, Akkamahadevi, Egalanpanta, Farahabad, Uma Maheshwaram, Mallelatheertham ) |             91.62 |  Watch Tower & Viewpoints  Tourist Facilitation Centre  Floating Jetty  Speed Boats  Terminal Building  Cruise Boat  Landscaping  Floating Jetty  Development of Steps from Floating Jetty to Upper Level at land side and pathway development  Boating Facility  Visitor amenities (Reception |

|    |                            |               |                                                                                                        |       | centre, waiting lounge & public convenience ) etc.                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|----|----------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  2 | Tribal Circuit 2016-17     | Telangan a    | Integrated Development of Mulugu- Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls. | 79.87 |  Jetty Development  Cruise Boats  Suspension Bridge to Island  Connecting Bridge  Water Sports  Watch Towers  Tribal Interpretatio n Center  Tourist Amenity Center  Tree top Tribal huts  Tribal Products & Artifacts Display Centre |
|  3 | Himalay an Circuit 2016-17 | Jammu Kashmir | Integrated Development of Jammu - Srinagar - Pahalgam - Bhagwati Nagar - Anantnag -                    | 77.33 | • Piling works, River protection works • Sound & light Show • Light &                                                                                                                                                                           |

|    |                          |       | Salamabad Uri - Kargil - Leh              |       | sound show with viewing gallery • Floating Cafeteria • Cruise boats, etc.                                              |
|----|--------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------|-------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  4 | Heritage Circuit 2016-17 | Assam | Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar | 90.98 |  Cruise Service with Boats  Floating Barge  Tourist Arrival Centre  Promenad e Developm ent  Floating jetty, etc. |

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