Lok Sabha Question No. 5174 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-03
Subject: Development of North-East as New Tourist Destinations
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: C. Lalrosanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5174 ANSWERED ON 03.04.2023

## DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH-EAST AS NEW TOURIST DESTINATIONS

## 5174.SHRI C. LALROSANGA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the Government has any proposal to develop North-East as a new tourist destination;
- (b) whether the Government has any special schemes in this regard and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is trying to put important tourist destinations of Mizoram like Kolodyne Beinu, Murlen National Park, Dampa  Tiger  Reserve  Forest,  Vangchhia  historical  site  etc.  in  the road map of Indian Tourism; and
- (d) whether the Government  has  received any proposal from the Government of Mizoram for the development of tourist infrastructure and development in the State and if so, the detailed status thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM                                  (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The North Eastern Region (NER) is endowed with diverse tourist  attractions  and  each  State  has  its  own  distinct  features.  The Ministry  of  Tourism  places  special  emphasis  on  the  development  and promotion  of  tourism  for  North  Eastern  States  by  providing  financial assistance under different schemes such as Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD &  Infrastructure  Development  Division  which  includes  assistance  for development of tourist infrastructure, promotion of fairs/festivals, tourism related events in the region, publicity campaigns  etc. The list of sanctioned projects under various schemes of the Ministry of Tourism  in North Eastern Region is placed at Annexure-I.
- (c):  There  is  no  specific  proposal  with  regard  to  these  sites  and  no proposal has been received from State Government of Mizoram.
- (d):  Yes,  Sir.  The  proposals  sanctioned  in  the  State  of  Mizoram  for Development  of  tourist  infrastructure  and  development  in  the  state  are placed at Annexure-II

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ANNEXURE-I

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5174 ANSWERED ON 03.04.2023 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH-EAST AS NEW TOURIST DESTINATIONS

## PROJECT SANCTIONED UNDER SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME IN NORTH EASTERN STATES

(Rs. in Crore)

| S. No.   | States    |   Sanctioned Projects |   Sanctioned Amount |   Released Amount |   Utilized Amount |
|----------|-----------|-----------------------|---------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| 1        | Arunachal |                     2 |              146.49 |            139.16 |            124.05 |
| 2        | Assam     |                     2 |              185.66 |            176.36 |            175.95 |
| 3        | Manipur   |                     2 |              117.57 |            104.36 |            104.16 |
| 4        | Meghalaya |                     2 |              184.1  |            166.36 |            145.12 |
| 5        | Mizoram   |                     2 |              158.63 |            141.79 |            139.77 |
| 6        | Nagaland  |                     2 |              195.5  |            185.73 |            185.73 |
| 7        | Sikkim    |                     2 |              193.37 |            187.96 |            177.95 |
| 8        | Tripura   |                     2 |              127.68 |             91.67 |             79.72 |
|          | TOTAL     |                    16 |             1309    |           1193.39 |           1132.45 |

1. Arunachal Pradesh

(Rs. in crore)

| S.   | Year     | Name of the                                                                                | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |          | Project                                                                                    | No. of Projects   | Amount Sanctioned | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2014- 15 | Development of Bhalukpong Bomdila Tawang Circuit under North East Theme of Swadesh Darshan | 02                | 49.77             | 47.28             | 39.81             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2015- 16 | Integrated Development of New Adventure Tourism in Arunachal                               |                   | 96.72             | 91.88             | 84.24             | Completed         |

| Pradesh under North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan.   |    |        |        |
|--------------------------------------------------------|----|--------|--------|
| Total                                                  | 02 | 139.16 | 124.05 |

2. Assam (Rs. in crore)
3. Manipur (Rs. in crore)
4. Meghalaya

| S.   | Year     | Name of the                                                                                                               | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |          | Project                                                                                                                   | No. of Projects   | Amount Sanctioned | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2015 -16 | 'Developme nt of Wildlife Circuit: Manas - Pobitora - Nameri - Kaziranga - Dibru Saikhowa in Assam' under Swadesh Darshan | 02                | 94.68             | 89.94             | 89.53             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2016 -17 | Scheme. Developmen t of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar as Heritage Circuit in Assam' under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.            | 02                | 90.98             | 86.42             | 86.42             | Completed         |
|      |          | Total                                                                                                                     | 02                | 185.66            | 176.36            | 175.95            |                   |

| S.   | Year   | Name of the Swadesh Darshan                |
|------|--------|--------------------------------------------|
| No.  |        | Project No. of Amount Amount Amount Status |

|    |          |                                                                                                                                                                                |   Projects |   Sanctioned |   releasedutilised |   releasedutilised |           |
|----|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|--------------|--------------------|--------------------|-----------|
| 1  | 2015- 16 | Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur: Imphal- Khongjom under North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan scheme'                                                                |         02 |        72.23 |              61.32 |              61.25 | Completed |
| 2  | 2016- 17 | Development Of Spiritual Circuit in Manipur- Shri Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple- Shri Gopinath Temple- Shri Bunshibodon Temple - Shri Kaina Temple |         02 |        45.34 |              43.04 |              42.91 | Completed |
|    |          | Total                                                                                                                                                                          |         02 |       117.57 |             104.36 |             104.16 |           |

(Rs. in crore)

| S. No.   | Year     | Name of                                           | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|----------|----------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| S. No.   | Year     | the Project                                       | No. of Projects   | Amount Sanctioned | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1        | 2016 -17 | Developme nt of Umiam (Lake View) Ulum Sohpetbnen | 02                | 99.13             | 94.14             | 94.14             | Complet ed        |

|    |          | g- Mawdiandia ng-Orchid Lake Resort                                                                                                                                                                                   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |        |        |        |         |
|----|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|---------|
| 2  | 2018 -19 | Developme nt of North East Circuit: West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw - Krem Tirot - Khudoi & Kohmang Falls - Khri River- Mawthadrai shan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (KrangSuri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek | Developme nt of North East Circuit: West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw - Krem Tirot - Khudoi & Kohmang Falls - Khri River- Mawthadrai shan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (KrangSuri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek |  84.97 |  72.22 |  50.98 | Ongoing |
|    |          | Total                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | 02                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 184.1  | 166.36 | 145.12 |         |

5. Mizoram

## (Rs. in crore)

|        |          | Swadesh Darshan                                                                                                                  | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|--------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| S. No. | Year     | Name of the Project                                                                                                              | Amount Sanctioned | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1      | 2015 -16 | Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism under Swadesh Darshan - North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip | 92.26             | 92.26             | 90.24             | Completed         |

|    |          | and Reiek                                                                                                                                                            |        |        |        |         |
|----|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|---------|
| 2  | 2016 -17 | 'Development of Eco - Adventure Circuit Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui-Chatlang Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng - Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang |  66.37 |  49.53 |  49.53 | Ongoing |
|    |          | Total                                                                                                                                                                | 158.63 | 141.79 | 139.77 |         |

6. Nagaland
2. ( Rs. in crore)
7. Sikkim                                                                                  (Rs. in crore)
8. Tripura

| S.   | Year     | Name of the                                            | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |          | Project                                                | No. of Projects   | Amount Sanctioned | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2015 -16 | Development Of Tribal Circuit Peren Kohima Wokha       | 02                | 97.36             | 92.49             | 92.49             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2016 -17 | Development Of Tribal Circuit Mokokchung- Tuensang-Mon |                   | 98.14             | 93.24             | 93.24             | Completed         |
|      |          | Total                                                  | 02                | 195.50            | 185.73            | 185.73            |                   |

| S.   | Year     | Name of the                                                                  | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |          | Project                                                                      | No. of Projects   | Amount Sanctioned | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2015 -16 | Development of Tourist Circuit linking - Rangpo (entry) - Rorathang Aritar - | 02                | 98.05             | 97.41             | 92.77             | Completed         |

|    | Phadamchen - Nathang - Sherathang - Tsongmo - Gangtok - Phodong - Mangan - Lachung - Yumthang - Lachen - Thangu - Gurudongme r - Mangan - Gangtok - Tumin Lingee - Singtam (exit   |       |       |             |        |        |        |        |        |        |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
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|    |                                                                                                                                                                                    |       |       |             | 193.37 | 193.37 | 193.37 | 193.37 | 193.37 | 193.37 |

(Rs. in crore)

| S. No   | Year Name of the Project Swadesh   | Darshan   |
|---------|------------------------------------|-----------|

|    |          |                                                                                                                                                                  |   No. of Projects |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount released |   Amount utilised | Status    |
|----|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------|
| 1  | 2015- 16 | Development of North East Circuit: Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur - Tirthamukh - Mandirghat - Dumboor- NarikelKunja - Gandachara - Ambassa |                 1 |               82.85 |             73.3  |             71.45 | Completed |
| 2  | 2018- 19 | Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati- Bhunaneshwa ri- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chotta khola- Pilak- Avangchaarra Total            |                 1 |               44.86 |             18.37 |              8.27 | Ongoing   |
|    |          |                                                                                                                                                                  |                02 |              127.71 |             91.67 |             79.72 |           |

THE  DETAILS  OF  THE  DESTINATIONS  IDENTIFIED  IN  AS  OF  NOW  FOR DEVELOPMENT UNDER SWADESH DARSHAN IN NORTH EASTERN REGION IS AS UNDER:

|   S. No. | States/Union Territory   | Approved Destination   |
|----------|--------------------------|------------------------|
|        1 | Arunachal Pradesh        | Bomjir, Mechuka        |
|        2 | Assam                    | Jorhat, Kokrajhar      |
|        3 | Meghalaya                | Shillong, Sohra        |
|        4 | Mizoram                  | Aizawl, Champhai       |
|        5 | Nagaland                 | Niuland, Chumukedima   |
|        6 | Sikkim                   | Gangtok, Gyalshing     |
|        7 | Tripura                  | Agartala, Unakoti      |

## LIST  OF  PROJECTS  SANCTIONED  UNDER  THE  PRASHAD  SCHEME  IN NORTH EASTERN REGION

(Rs. in Crore)

| S. No.   | State             |   Project No. | Name of Project                                                                                                | Year    |   Approved Cost | Released Amount             |
|----------|-------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-----------------|-----------------------------|
| 1        | Arunachal Pradesh |             1 | Development of Parshuram Kund, Lohit Distt.                                                                    | 2020-21 |           37.88 | 7.34                        |
| 2        | Assam             |             2 | Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati                               | 2015-16 |           29.8  | 29.80                       |
| 3        | Meghalaya         |             3 | Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation in Meghalaya                                                            | 2020-21 |           29.32 | 17.59                       |
| 4        | Mizoram           |             4 | Development of infrastructure for Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism in the State of Mizoram under PRASHAD Scheme | 2022-23 |           44.88 | Adm. Sanction on 14.12.2022 |
| 5        | Nagaland          |             5 | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure in Nagaland                                                           | 2018-19 |           25.26 | 21.33                       |
|          |                   |             6 | Development of Pilgrimage and Tourism infrastructure at Zunheboto, Nagaland under PRASHAD Scheme               | 2022-23 |           18.18 | Adm. Sanction on 4.11.2022  |
| 6        | Sikkim            |             7 | Development of Pilgrimage                                                                                      | 2020-21 |           33.32 | 18.50                       |

|    |         |    | Facilitation at Four Patron Saints, Yuksom     |         |        |        |
|----|---------|----|------------------------------------------------|---------|--------|--------|
| 7  | Tripura | 8. | Development of Tripura Sundari Temple, Udaipur | 2020-21 |  37.8  |  21.18 |
|    |         |    |                                                | Total   | 256.44 | 115.74 |

LIST OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER THE SCHEME ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL AGENCIES FOR TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH EAST REGION

(Rs. in Lakh)

|   Sl. No. | Year     | Name of State                                      | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                                                   | Agency   |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|-----------|----------|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------------------|-------------------|
|         1 | 2019 -20 | Assam (Neamati, Pandu, Jogighopa & Biswanathg hat) | Development of Jetties at nine (09) main points of embarkation/dis embarkation of River Cruise on National Water ways No. 1& 2                                                                    | IWAI     |              311.45 |             77.86 |
|         2 | 2020 -21 | Mizoram                                            | Development of Convention Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl, Mizoram                                                                                                                 | WAPCOS   |             3994.75 |           1570.71 |
|         3 | 2022 -23 | NER                                                | Development of 22 viewpoints in North Eastern State (i)Nagaland (2 view points)- Rs.5.77 Cr. (ii)Meghalaya (3 view points) - Rs.6.26 Cr. (iii)Mizoram (9 view points)- Rs.12.78 Cr. (iv)Arunachal | NHIDCL   |             4444    |            444.4  |

| Pradesh (4 view points) - Rs.6.25 Cr. (v)Manipur (3 view points)- Rs.5.93 Cr. (vi)Sikkim/West Bengal (1 view point)- Rs.3.70 Cr.   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

## STATE  WISE  LIST  OF  FAIRS  AND  FESTIVALS  UNDER  DPPH  SCHEME DURING LAST THREE YEARS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION

## (Rs. in Lakh)

| Name of state     | Year    | Name of Fairs & Festivals               |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount released |
|-------------------|---------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| Assam             | 2021-22 | Bhogali Festival                        |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Rongoli festivals                       |                  25 |                25 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2019-20 | River Tribe's Angling Festival          |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Butterfly Meet at MIAO                  |                  25 |                25 |
|                   | 2020-21 | Pedal to Pakke                          |                  25 |                25 |
|                   | 2021-22 | Easterly Essence Ledum Festival         |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Orange Festival of Music and Adventure  |                  25 |                25 |
|                   | 2022-23 | Si Donyi Festival                       |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Orange Festival                         |                  25 |                25 |
| Manipur           | 2019-20 | Sangai Festival                         |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Youth Adventure & Water Sports festival |                  25 |                25 |
| Meghalaya         | 2019-20 | Wangala Dance                           |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Nongkrem Dance Festival                 |                  25 |                25 |
|                   | 2021-22 | Wangala Dance                           |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Nongkrem Dance Festival                 |                  25 |                25 |
|                   | 2022-23 | Wangala Dance                           |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Nongkrem Dance Festival                 |                  25 |                25 |
| Mizoram           | 2019-20 | Anthurium Festival                      |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Winter Festival                         |                  25 |                25 |
|                   | 2020-21 | Anthurium Festival                      |                  25 |                25 |
|                   |         | Winter Festival                         |                  25 |                25 |

|          | 2021-22   | Anthurium Festival &                                             |   25.00 |   25.00 |
|----------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|
|          |           | Winter Festival                                                  |    25   |    25   |
| Nagaland | 2019-20   | Hornbill Festival                                                |    25   |    25   |
|          |           | Thuwu-Ni Festival                                                |    10   |    10   |
|          |           | Sukhrunye Festival                                               |    15   |    15   |
|          | 2021-22   | Hornbill Festival                                                |    20   |    20   |
|          |           | The Angami's Sekrenyi Festival                                   |    10   |    10   |
| Sikkim   | 2019-20   | World Tourism Day, Gangtok                                       |    25   |    25   |
|          |           | Red Panda Winter Festival                                        |    25   |    25   |
|          | 2020-21   | Red Panda Winter Carnival                                        |    25   |    25   |
|          |           | Jorethang Maghey Mela                                            |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|          |           | Pelling Winter Tourism Festival                                  |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|          | 2021-22   | Cherry Temi Tea & Tourism Festival Temi Tea Gardens South Sikkim |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|          |           | Khangchendzonga Winter Carnival Festival                         |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|          |           | Jorethang Maghey Mela                                            |    25   |    25   |
| Tripura  | 2019-20   | Kharchi Mela                                                     |    25   |    25   |
|          |           | Neermahal Festival                                               |     2   |     2   |
|          |           | Diwali Mela                                                      |    15   |    15   |
|          | 2020-21   | Bharat Bangla Festival                                           |    25   |    25   |
|          | 2022-23   | Neermahal Festival                                               |    10   |    10   |
|          |           | Diwali Mela                                                      |     5   |     5   |
|          |           | Bharat Bangla Festival                                           |     5   |     5   |

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ANNEXURE-II

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5174 ANSWERED ON 03.04.2023 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH-EAST AS NEW TOURIST DESTINATIONS

PROJECT  SANCTIONED  UNDER  SWADESH  DARSHAN  SCHEME  IN  THE STATE OF MIZORAM

(Rs. in crore)

|        |          | Swadesh Darshan                                                                                                                                                      | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|--------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| S. No. | Year     | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                  | Amount Sanctioned | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1      | 2015 -16 | Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism under Swadesh Darshan - North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek                           | 92.26             | 92.26             | 90.24             | Completed         |
| 2      | 2016 -17 | 'Dev elopment of Eco- Adventure Circuit Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui-Chatlang Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng - Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang | 66.37             | 49.53             | 49.53             | Ongoing           |
|        |          | Total                                                                                                                                                                | 158.63            | 141.79            | 139.77            |                   |

THE  DETAILS  OF  THE  DESTINATIONS  IDENTIFIED  IN  AS  OF  NOW  FOR DEVELOPMENT UNDER SWADESH DARSHAN IN THE STATE OF MIZORAM

| S.   | States/Union Territory   | Approved Destination   |
|------|--------------------------|------------------------|
| No.  |                          |                        |
| 1    | Mizoram                  | Aizawl, Champhai       |

LIST OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER THE PRASHAD SCHEME IN THE STATE OF MIZORAM

(Rs. in Crore)

|   S. No. | State   | Name of Project                                                                                                | Year    |   Approved Cost | Released Amount             |
|----------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-----------------|-----------------------------|
|        1 | Mizoram | Development of infrastructure for Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism in the State of Mizoram under PRASHAD Scheme | 2022-23 |           44.88 | Adm. Sanction on 14.12.2022 |

LIST OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER THE SCHEME ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL AGENCIES FOR TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF MIZORAM

(Rs. in Lakh)

|   Sl. No. | Year     | Name of State   | Name of Project                                                                   | Agency                                                                | Amount sanctioned                                                     | Amount Released                                                       |
|-----------|----------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | 2020- 21 | Mizoram         | Development of Convention Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl, Mizoram | WAPCOS                                                                | 3994.75                                                               | 1570.71                                                               |
|         2 | 2022- 23 | Mizoram         | Development of Aizwal Digital Walks & Associated IT Infrastructure                | The proposal components are not covered under the existing guidelines | The proposal components are not covered under the existing guidelines | The proposal components are not covered under the existing guidelines |

LIST  OF  FAIRS  AND  FESTIVALS  UNDER  DPPH  SCHEME  DURING  LAST THREE YEARS IN THE STATE OF MIZORAM

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Name of state   | Year    | Name of Fairs & Festivals   |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount released |
|-----------------|---------|-----------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| Mizoram         | 2019-20 | Anthurium Festival          |                  25 |                25 |
|                 |         | Winter Festival             |                  25 |                25 |
|                 | 2020-21 | Anthurium Festival          |                  25 |                25 |
|                 |         | Winter Festival             |                  25 |                25 |
|                 | 2021-22 | Anthurium Festival &        |                  25 |                25 |
|                 |         | Winter Festival             |                  25 |                25 |

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