Lok Sabha Question No. 5141 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-04
Subject: Schemes for Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Gujarat
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: C. R. Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5141 ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022

## SCHEMES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN GUJARAT

## 5141. SHRI C.R. PATIL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of schemes  for the development of tourism infrastructure in Gujarat;
- (b) the steps taken/to be taken for the promotion of Indian tourism globally; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  schemes  for  the  development  of  wildlife tourism and adventure tourism globally?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

## MINISTER OF TOURISM

- (a): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  provided  financial  assistance under  the  'Swadesh  Darshan'  and  'National  Mission  on  Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' Schemes  for the development of tourism related infrastructure  in  the  State  of  Gujarat.  The  details  of  the  projects sanctioned  under  the  above  schemes  in  the  State  of  Gujarat  is annexed.
- (b): Ministry of Tourism promotes various tourism destinations and products  of  the  country  through  campaigns  released  under  the Incredible India brand-line. Promotions are also undertaken through the  Website  and  Social  Media  platforms  of  the  Ministry.  The  India Tourism Offices Overseas undertake various activities for promotion of Indian tourism globally.
- (c): Ministry  of  Tourism  has  identified  Adventure  Tourism  as  a Niche Tourism product for development and promotion. The Ministry of Tourism has issued Guidelines for the Approval of Adventure Tour

Operators,  which  is  a  voluntary  scheme,  open  to  all  bona-fide Adventure  Tour  Operators.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  identified Wildlife Circuit as one of the themes for the development of tourism circuits  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme.  The  details  of  the projects  sanctioned  under  the  said  theme  as  part  of  the  Swadesh Darshan Scheme is given below:

- i. Development  of  Circuit  at  Panna-  Mukundpur-  SanjayDubri-BandhavgarhKanhaMukkiPench in  Madhya Pradesh.
- ii. Development  of  Manas-  Pobitora-  Nameri-  KazirangaDibru- Saikhowa in Assam.

Ministry  of  Tourism  promotes  both  Wildlife  and  Adventure Tourism globally through its Incredible India website, media campaigns and promotional events participated/organized  by India Tourism Offices overseas for attracting tourists.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5141 ANSWERED ON 04.04.2022 REGARDING SCHEMES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN GUJARAT.

Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | State   | Circuit          | Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                            |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|---------|------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Gujarat | Heritage Circuit | 2016-17         | Development of Ahmedabad- Rajkot- Porbandar -Bardoli- Dandi                    |               58.42 |
|         2 | Gujarat | Heritage Circuit | 2016-17         | Development of Vadnagar- Modhera                                               |               91.11 |
|         3 | Gujarat | Buddhist Circuit | 2017-18         | Development of Junagadh- GirSomnath- Bharuch-Kutch- Bhavnagar- Rajkot- Mehsana |               26.68 |

PRASHAD Scheme (Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | State   | Name of the Project                                                           | Year of Sanction   |   Approved Cost |
|-----------|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
|         1 | Gujarat | Development of Dwarka                                                         | 2016-17            |           13.08 |
|         2 | Gujarat | Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath                                               | 2016-17            |           45.36 |
|         3 | Gujarat | Development of Promenade at Somnath under PRASHAD Scheme                      | 2018-19            |           47.12 |
|         4 | Gujarat | Development of Pilgrim Plaza with Queue Management Complex at Somnath Gujarat | 2021-22            |           49.97 |

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