Lok Sabha Question No. 3958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Development of Taal Chhapar Sanctuary as Tourist Spot
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +3958 ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022

## DEVELOPMENT OF TAAL CHHAPAR SANCTUARY AS TOURIST SPOT

- +3958. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that more than 25 per cent of foreign tourists visit Rajasthan alone which is highest in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof during the last five years with particular reference to Rajasthan, Country/tourist-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to construct tourist spot/memorial  of  world  class  by  strengthening  and  renovation  of Tall  Chhapar  sanctuary  and  well  (Bavadi)  situated  in  district headquarters in Churu district and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  release  funds  for  these tourist places and if so, the time by which it is likely to be released and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  accord  administrative  and financial approval to upgrade hotels of Rajasthan as a management institute under Food and Craft Institute; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF TOURISM                               (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a): No, Sir.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) & (d): Ministry of Tourism under its schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan' and 'National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive  (PRASHAD)'  provides  financial  assistance  to  State Governments/Union  Territory  (UT)  Administrations  for  development  of tourism infrastructure in the country including Rajasthan. Submission of

project proposals by the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations under the above schemes is a continuous process. The projects  are  sanctioned  subject  to  availability  of  funds,  submission  of suitable Detailed Project Reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier etc. Details  of  projects  under  PRASHAD  and  Swadesh  Darshan  in Rajasthan  including  Churu  District  sanctioned  by Ministry  of  Tourism, Government of  India  are  at  Annexure.  Projects  under  these  schemes are under various stages of implementation. No  proposal  has  been  received  by  the  Ministry  of  Tourism from        State Government of Rajasthan to upgrade hotels of Rajasthan as a

(e) & (f): management institute under Food and Craft Institute.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) & (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +3958 ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TAAL CHHAPAR SANCTUARY AS TOURIST SPOT

List of  Projects  sanctioned  in  Rajasthan  under  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme

(Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | Circuit           | Sanction Year   | Name of theProject                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |   Amt. Sanctioned |   Amt. Released |
|-----------|-------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
|         1 | Desert Circuit    | 2015-16         | Development of Sambhar Lake Town and Other Destinations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |             50.01 |           51.17 |
|         2 | Krishna Circuit   | 2016-17         | Integrated Development of Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand)                                                                                                                                                                              |             75.8  |           60.64 |
|         3 | Spiritual Circuit | 2016-17         | Development of Churu (Salasar Balaji)- Jaipur (Shri Samode Balaji, Ghat ke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji)- Alwar (PandupoleHanumanji, Bharathari)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) - MehandipurBalaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji) |             93.9  |           68.24 |
|         4 | Heritage Circuit  | 2017-18         | Development of Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort)- Jaipur (Nahargarh Fort)- Alwar (BalaQuila)- Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore Fort and Khandar Fort)- Jhalawar (Gagron Fort)- Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh                                                                                          |             72.49 |           56.57 |

| Fort) Jaisalmer (JaisalmerFort) Hanumangarh (Kalibangan, Bhatner Fort and Gogamedi)- Jalore (Jalore Fort)- Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra)- Dholpur (Bagh-i- Nilofar and PuraniChawni)- Nagaur(Meera Bai Smarak)   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

List of Projects sanctioned in Rajasthan under PRASHAD Scheme (Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | Name of the Project                     | Year of Sanction   |   Approved cost |   Amount Released |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|-------------------|
|         1 | Integrated Development of Pushkar/Ajmer | 2015-16            |           32.64 |             26.11 |

Details of the component sanctioned at Churu District Under Swadesh Darshan scheme is as following:

|   S. No | Destination    |   Sanctioned Amount (In Rs. Cr.) | Major Components                                                                                             | Financial Progress   | Physical Progress   |
|---------|----------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|---------------------|
|       1 | Salasar Balaji |                             6.77 |  5 Parking Lots  Approach Road to Parking  Toilet Blocks,  High Mast Lights  Basic Amenities  Signages | 95%                  | 100%                |

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