Lok Sabha Question No. 1920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-14
Subject: Scheme to Identify Unexplored Tourist Heritage Sites
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Gyaneshwar Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1920

## ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022

## SCHEME TO IDENTIFY UNEXPLORED TOURIST HERITAGE SITES †1920. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated a countrywide scheme  to  indentify  the  unexplored  tourist  heritage  sites, which  can  promote  tourism  in  the  country  and  create  new employment opportunities for the local people;
- the  scheme proposed by the Government for drawing foreign tourists as well as redevelopment of existing monuments and heritage  according  to  the  international  standards  to  provide
- (b) better facilities to the foreign tourists;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any policy to provide opportunities for foreign direct investment in tourist sector;
- (d)
- (e)

## MINISTER OF TOURISM

- if so, the details thereof; and
- the foreign investment received so far in this direction?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) & (b): Identification and development of tourist places including tourist heritage sites is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. However, Ministry  of  Tourism  has  provided  financial  assistance  to  State Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  under  the  'Swadesh Darshan'  and  'National  Mission  on  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)'  Schemes  with the objective of ensuring provision of amenities and facilities at the tourist & heritage sites. In addition, under Adopt a Heritage project, Ministry  of  Tourism  in  collaboration  with  the  Ministry  of  Culture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), State/UT Governments and the Private/Public sector companies/Trusts/NGOs/Individuals, etc.

envisages developing amenities at tourist sites, heritage sites and monuments  to  make  them  tourist  friendly  by  enhancing  overall tourist  experience  in  a  planned  and  phased  manner.  Ministry  of Tourism is also promoting varied tourist destinations and products including  heritage  sites  under  the  Incredible  India  branding  in  the international  and  domestic  markets  for  drawing  more  tourists  to visit these sites in the country and providing necessary momentum to the creation of employment opportunities for the local people. (c) to (e): In  order  to  attract  foreign  investment  in  the  tourism sector, 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed under the automatic  route  in  the  tourism  and  hospitality  industry  in  India, subject to applicable regulations and laws. 100% FDI is allowed in tourism construction projects, including the development of hotels, resorts and recreational facilities.

The  financial  year-wise  details  of  FDI  reported  in  the  sector namely 'Hotel & Tourism' as maintained by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is annexed.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (c)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1920 ANSWERED ON 14.03.2022 REGARDING SCHEME TO IDENTIFY UNEXPLORED TOURIST HERITAGE SITES.

## STATEMENT ON FINANCIAL YEAR WISE FDI EQUITY INFLOWS FROM APRIL 2000 TO DECEMBER 2021 SECTOR HOTEL & TOURISM

| Sl. No   | Year            | FDI in US$ million   |
|----------|-----------------|----------------------|
| 1        | 2000-01 Apr-Mar | 13.20                |
| 2        | 2001-02         | 32.12                |
| 3        | 2002-03         | 33.75                |
| 4        | 2003-04         | 49.36                |
| 5        | 2004-05         | 37.01                |
| 6        | 2005-06         | 71.78                |
| 7        | 2006-07         | 195.66               |
| 8        | 2007-08         | 421.47               |
| 9        | 2008-09         | 463.92               |
| 10       | 2009-10         | 753.02               |
| 11       | 2010-11         | 308.05               |
| 12       | 2011-12         | 992.86               |
| 13       | 2012-13         | 3,259.05             |
| 14       | 2013-14         | 486.38               |
| 15       | 2014-15         | 777.01               |
| 16       | 2015-16         | 1,332.69             |
| 17       | 2016-17         | 916.13               |
| 18       | 2017-18         | 1,131.97             |
| 19       | 2018-19         | 1,075.75             |
| 20       | 2019-20         | 2,937.79             |
| 21       | 2020-21         | 368.96               |
| 22       | 2021-22 Apr-Dec | 642.58               |
|          | Grand Total     | 16,300.50            |

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