Lok Sabha Question No. 2332 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Promotion of Sustainable Eco-Tourism Projects
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Sumedhanand Saraswati, Ranjeeta Koli, Narendra Kumar

MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) & (b): Promotion and Development of tourism, including Eco Tourism, is the primary responsibility of the State Governments/UT Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance under Swadesh Darshan Scheme for development of Eco Circuits in the country, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha.

The details of the projects sanctioned under the Eco Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country are given at Annexure.

- (c): No  special  project  has  been  sanctioned  in  the  State  of  Rajasthan including Sikar and Bharatpur districts for development under Eco Circuit
- of Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
- (d):   Various components such as Trekking paths, Canopy walks, Cycling pathways, Log Huts, Watch  Towers, View Points, etc., have been implemented under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

With the development of eco-tourism circuits, tourists will be made aware of ecology, nature and environment of the area.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2332

## ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021

## PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE ECO-TOURISM PROJECTS

## †2332. SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI:

- SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI: SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  measures  to  promote sustainable and environment friendly ecotourism projects in various States including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  special  project  particularly  for  Sikar  and Bharatpur districts; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  activities  involved  under  the  said  policy  and  the environment benefits likely to be obtained as a result thereof?

## ANSWER

ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY OF PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2332 ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021 REGARDING PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE ECO-TOURISM PROJECTS

## PROJECTS  SANCTIONED  UNDER  ECO-TOURISM  CIRCUIT  OF  SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME

(Rupees in crore)

| Sl. No.   | Name of State      | Year of sanction   | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                         |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|-----------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| 1.        | Uttarakhand2015-16 | Uttarakhand2015-16 | 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 |             79.7  |
| 6.        | Jharkhand          | 2018-19            | Development of Dalma - Chandil - Getalsud - BetlaNational park - Mirchaiya - Netarhat                                                                                                |               52.72 |             15.07 |
| Total     | Total              | Total              | Total                                                                                                                                                                                |              451.04 |            358.29 |

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