Lok Sabha Question No. 1123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: Development of Theme Based Circuit in Odisha
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1123 ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021

## DEVELOPMENT OF THEME BASED CIRCUIT IN ODISHA

## 1123. SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  had  any  proposal  to  develop theme-based circuits  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan  scheme  in the  State  of  Odisha,  more  specifically  eco-tourism  circuits, during the last two years;
- (b)
- if so, the status of that proposal;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  serious  about  taking  up  ecotourism circuits;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the time by which these tourism circuits are likely to be taken up for approval?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

## MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (e): Development of tourism is primarily the responsibility of the  concerned  State  Government/UT  Administration.  However,  for integrated  development  of  Theme-Based  Tourist  Circuits  in  the country including Odisha, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15. Under the scheme fifteen thematic circuits have been identified for development including Eco-Tourism Circuit. The sanctioning of new projects  under  the  scheme  is  a  continuous  process.  Projects  for development under the scheme are identified in consultations 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.

Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a project Development of Gopalpur,  Barkul,  Satapada  and  Tampara  under  Coastal  Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme for Rs.70.82 crore in 2016 in the state of Odisha.

A  list  of  Projects  sanctioned  under  Eco-Tourism  Circuit  of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country is as detailed below.

|   S. No. | Name of State   | Year      | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                    |
|----------|-----------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Uttarakhand     | (2015-16) | Development of Circuit at Tehri- Chamba- Sarain around Tehri Lake.                                                                                                              |
|        2 | Telangana       | (2015-16) | Development of Circuit in Mahaboobnagar districts (Somasila, Singotam, Kadalaivanam, Akkamahadevi, Egalanpanta, Farahabad, Uma Maheshwaram, Mallelatheertham)                   |
|        3 | Kerala          | (2015-16) | Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady.                                                                                                                         |
|        4 | Mizoram         | (2016-17) | Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit at Aizawl -Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Durtlang -Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang |
|        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                                    |
|        6 | Jharkhand       | (2018-19) | Development of Dalma- Chandil- Getalsud- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat                                                                                               |

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