Lok Sabha Question No. 2287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-02
Subject: Development of Tourism in NCT of Delhi along Yamuna River
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Ramesh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2287

## ANSWERED ON 02.08.2021

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN NCT OF DELHI ALONG YAMUNA RIVER

## 2287. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any Steps for the development of tourism on the river banks of Yamuna in the NCT of Delhi;
- if  so,  the details thereof along with the details of funds allocated
- (b) and funds spent on this project;
- (c) whether any delay in implementing the programme for development of tourism on the river banks of Yamuna in the NCT of Delhi;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Govt. of NCT Delhi has issued any direction regarding this matter and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (e): Development of tourism infrastructure is primarily the responsibility of the State Government. However, the 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/Central  Agencies  for    development  of tourism infrastructure. The projects under the scheme are identified in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territory 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 not sanctioned any project for development of tourism on the river banks of Yamuna in the National  Capital  Region (NCT)  of Delhi.

The  Government  of  National  Capital  Territory  (NCT)  of  Delhi  has informed  that  it  has  constructed  Signature  Bridge  over  river  Yamuna downstream  of  exiting  barrage-cum-bridge  and  has  requested    Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for development work near the Signature Bridge. Delhi Development  Authority  (DDA)  has  informed  that  it  has planned  Restoration  &  Rejuvenation  work  for  development  of    tourism on  river banks  of  Yamuna  in  the  National  Capital  Region (NCT)  of Delhi  in   three phases as under Phase-I  Includes  removal  of  encroachments  and  repossession  of land, protection of floodplains by creation / revival of wetlands, formation of landforms (mounds), laying of connections (walkways, cycle tracks  and  trails),  parking  area,  plantation  of  riverine  species  of  trees and grasses etc. Phase-II  Includes  development  of  entrance  areas,  greenway  with seating area and bamboo structures, signage and provision of  amenities etc. Phase  III  Includes    development  for    organizing  cultural    events creating  and public  awareness  programmes,  educational tours, nature walks, adventure  play,  mud  landscape like  Chaukhidhaani etc.  The work  is    planned  to    be    taken  up    from    UDF    funds    of    Ministry  of Housing and Urban  Affairs.

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