Lok Sabha Question No. 512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Identification of Tourist Places in NE States
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.512 ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## IDENTIFICATION OF TOURIST PLACES IN NE STATES

## 512. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  places  in  North  Eastern  States  including  Assam identified  as  tourist  sites  and  the  number  of  places  for  which proposals have been received to be included in the list of tourist sites along with the State-wise details thereof;
- (b) the  funds  allocated  by  the  Government  for  the  development  of the said sites during the last three years and the current year;
- (c) the  project-wise  and  year-wise  details  of  the  funds  utilized  and remaining out of the funds allocated by the Government; and
- (d) the  number  of  projects  which  have  been  completed  out  of  the said projects along with the locations-wise details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM                            (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (d): Identification  of  tourist  sites  is  primarily  responsibility  of the  respective  States/  Union  Territories.  State  wise  details  of  funds allocated, project wise and year wise, with utilization and completion during the last three years and current year to various North Eastern States  including  Assam  under  various  schemes  of  the  Ministry  of Tourism is at Annexure.

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## ANNEXURE

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 512 ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023 REGARDING IDENTIFICATION OF TOURIST PLACES IN NE STATES.

## Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in North Eastern States

(Rs. in Crore)

| S.no.   | States            |   Sanctioned Projects |   Sanctioned Amount |   Released Amount |   Utilized Amount |
|---------|-------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| 1       | Arunachal Pradesh |                     2 |              146.49 |            139.16 |            124.05 |
| 2       | Assam             |                     2 |              185.66 |            176.36 |            175.95 |
| 3       | Manipur           |                     2 |              117.57 |            104.36 |            104.16 |
| 4       | Meghalaya         |                     2 |              184.1  |            166.36 |            145.12 |
| 5       | Mizoram           |                     2 |              158.63 |            141.79 |            139.77 |
| 6       | Nagaland          |                     2 |              195.5  |            185.73 |            185.73 |
| 7       | Sikkim            |                     2 |              193.37 |            187.96 |            177.95 |
| 8       | Tripura           |                     2 |              127.68 |             91.67 |             79.72 |
|         | TOTAL             |                    16 |             1309    |           1193.39 |           1132.45 |

## 1. Arunachal Pradesh

(Rs. in crore)

| S.   | Year    | Name of the Project                                                                        | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |         |                                                                                            | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2014-15 | Development of Bhalukpong Bomdila Tawang Circuit under North East Theme of Swadesh Darshan | 02                | 49.77             | 47.28             | 39.81             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2015-16 | Integrated Development of New                                                              |                   | 96.72             | 91.88             | 84.24             | Completed         |

| Adventure Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh under North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan.   |    |        |        |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|--------|--------|
| Total                                                                                 | 02 | 146.49 | 124.05 |

2. Assam (Rs. in crore)
3. Manipur (Rs. in crore)
3. 4.
4. Meghalaya (Rs. in crore)
5. 5.
6. Mizoram (Rs. in crore)
7. 6.
8. Nagaland ( Rs. in crore)
9. 7.
10. Sikkim (Rs. in crore)
8. Tripura
12. (Rs. in crore)

| S.   | Year    | Name of the Project                                                                                                              | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |         |                                                                                                                                  | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2015-16 | 'Development of Wildlife Circuit: Manas - Pobitora - Nameri - Kaziranga - Dibru Saikhowa in Assam' under Swadesh Darshan Scheme. | 02                | 94.68             | 89.94             | 89.53             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2016-17 | Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar as Heritage Circuit in Assam' under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.                            |                   | 90.98             | 86.42             | 86.42             | Completed         |
|      |         | Total                                                                                                                            | 02                | 185.66            | 176.36            | 175.95            |                   |

| S. No.   | Year    | Name of the Project                                                                                             | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|----------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
|          |         |                                                                                                                 | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1        | 2015-16 | Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur: Imphal- Khongjom under North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan scheme' | 02                | 72.23             | 61.32             | 61.25             | Completed         |

| 2   | 2016-17   | Development Of Spiritual   |   45.34 |   43.04 |   42.91 |        | Completed   |
|-----|-----------|----------------------------|---------|---------|---------|--------|-------------|
|     |           | Total                      |      02 |  117.57 |  104.36 | 104.16 |             |

| S.   | Year    | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2016-17 | Development of Umiam (Lake View) Ulum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiandiang-Orchid Lake Resort                                                                                                                                                                 | 02                | 99.13             | 94.14             | 94.14             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2018-19 | Development of North East Circuit: West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- Krem Tirot - Khudoi & Kohmang Falls - Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (KrangSuri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, KattaBeel, Siju Caves) | 02                | 84.97             | 72.22             | 50.98             | Ongoing           |
|      |         | Total                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 02                | 184.10            | 166.36            | 145.12            |                   |

| S.   | Year     | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                               | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |          |                                                                                                                                                                   | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2015- 16 | Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism under Swadesh Darshan - North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek                        | 02                | 92.26             | 92.26             | 90.24             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2016- 17 | 'Development of Eco -Adventure Circuit Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui-Chatlang Sakawrhmuituaitlang -Muthee - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang |                   | 66.37             | 49.53             | 49.53             | Ongoing           |
|      |          | Total                                                                                                                                                             | 02                | 158.63            | 141.79            | 139.77            |                   |

| S.   | Year     | Name of the Project                                   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |          |                                                       | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2015- 16 | Development Of Tribal Circuit Peren Kohima Wokha      | 02                | 97.36             | 92.49             | 92.49             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2016- 17 | Development Of Tribal Circuit Mokokchung-Tuensang-Mon |                   | 98.14             | 93.24             | 93.24             | Completed         |
|      |          | Total                                                 | 02                | 195.50            | 185.73            | 185.73            |                   |

| S.   | Year    | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|------|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| No.  |         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1    | 2015-16 | Development of Tourist Circuit linking - Rangpo (entry) - Rorathang Aritar - Phadamchen - Nathang - Sherathang - Tsongmo - Gangtok - Phodong - Mangan - Lachung - Yumthang - Lachen - Thangu - Gurudongmer - Mangan - Gangtok - Tumin Lingee - Singtam (exit) | 02                | 98.05             | 97.41             | 92.77             | Completed         |
| 2    | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Circuit Linking - Singtam - Makha - Temi - Bermoik Tokal - Phongla - Namchi - Jorethang - Okharey - Sombaria - Daramdin - Jorethang - Melli (exit) in Sikkim under North East India Circuit                                            | 02                | 95.32             | 90.55             | 85.18             | Completed         |
|      |         | Total                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | 02                | 193.37            | 187.96            | 177.95            |                   |

| S.No   | Year     | Name of the Project                                                                       | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan   |
|--------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
|        |          |                                                                                           | No. of Projects   | Amt. Sanctioned   | Amount released   | Amount utilised   | Status            |
| 1      | 2015- 16 | Development of North East Circuit: Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur - | 1                 | 82.85             | 73.30             | 71.45             | Completed         |

|    |          | Tirthamukh - Mandirghat - Dumboor- NarikelKunja - Gandachara - Ambassa                                                                        |    |        |       |       |         |
|----|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|--------|-------|-------|---------|
| 2  | 2018- 19 | Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati-Bhunaneshwari- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chotta khola- Pilak- Avangchaarra |  1 |  44.86 | 18.37 |  8.27 | Ongoing |
|    |          | Total                                                                                                                                         | 02 | 127.71 | 91.67 | 79.72 |         |

List of Projects Sanctioned under the PRASHAD Scheme in North Eastern States

(Rs. in Cr.)

|   S. No. | State             |   Project No. | Name of Project                                                                                                | Sanction Date                      |   Approved Cost | Released Amount              | Physical Progress   |
|----------|-------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Arunachal Pradesh |             1 | Development of Parshuram Kund                                                                                  | January 2021                       |           37.88 | 7.34                         | 24%                 |
|        2 | Assam             |             2 | Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Pestination in and around Guwahati                               | December 2015 March 2019 (Revised) |           29.8  | 29.80                        | 100%                |
|        3 | Meghalaya         |             3 | Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation in Meghalaya                                                            | May 2020                           |           29.32 | 17.59                        | 30%                 |
|        4 | Mizoram           |             4 | Development of infrastructure for Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism in the State of Mizoram under PRASHAD Scheme | 14.12.2022                         |           44.88 | Funds will be released after | NA                  |

|    |          |    |                                                                                                  |              |        | tendering                              |             |
|----|----------|----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|--------|----------------------------------------|-------------|
| 5  | Nagaland | 5. | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure in Nagaland                                             | March 2019   |  25.26 | 21.33                                  | 75%         |
|    |          | 6. | Development of Pilgrimage and Tourism infrastructure at Zunheboto, Nagaland under PRASHAD Scheme | 4.11.2022    |  18.18 | Funds will be released after tendering | NA          |
| 6  | Sikkim   | 7. | Development of Yuksom                                                                            | January 2021 |  33.32 | 18.50                                  | 25%         |
| 7  | Tripura  | 8. | Development of Maa Tripura Sundari                                                               | January 2021 |  37.8  | 21.18                                  | 37%         |
|    |          |    |                                                                                                  | Total        | 256.44 | 102.9                                  | 40% Release |

## List of Projects Sanctioned under the Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development

(Rs. in Lakh)

|   Sl. No. | Year     | Name of State                                                             | Name of Project                                                                                                                 | Agency   |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount Released | Status   |
|-----------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------------------|-------------------|----------|
|         1 | 2019- 20 | West Bengal (Kolkata) & Assam (Neamati, Pandu, Jogighopa & Biswanathghat) | Development of Jetties at nine (09) main points of embarkation n/disembarkation of River Cruise on National Water ways No. 1& 2 | IWAI     |              622.9  |            155.72 | Ongoing  |
|         2 | 2020- 21 | Mizoram                                                                   | Development of Convention Centre and                                                                                            | WAPCOS   |             3994.75 |           1570.71 | Ongoing  |

|    |          | associated Infrastructure at Aizawl, Mizoram                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |        |      |       |         |
|----|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|------|-------|---------|
|  3 | 2022- 23 | Development of 22 viewpoints in North Eastern State (i) Nagaland (2 view points)- Rs.5.77 Cr. (ii) Meghalaya (3 view points) - Rs.6.26 Cr. (iii) Mizoram (9 view points)- Rs.12.78 Cr. (iv) Arunachal Pradesh (4 view points) - Rs.6.25 Cr. (v) Manipur (3 view points)- Rs.5.93 Cr. (vi) Sikkim/West Bengal (1 view point)- Rs.3.70 Cr. | NHIDCL | 4444 | 444.4 | Ongoing |

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