Lok Sabha Question No. 1064 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-26
Subject: eco-tourism places
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Soni

MINISTER OF TOURISM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1064 ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021

Eco-Tourism Places

## †1064. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  names  of  sanctuaries  selected  as  eco-tourism  places  in  the country along with the basis for such selection; and
- (b) whether any sanctuary from State of Chhattisgarh is proposed to be selected as eco-tourist place as the percentage of forest area in the State is more compared to that of other States in the country?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) and (b): Promotion  and  development  of  Tourism,  including  ecotourism places, is primarily undertaken by the State Governments/ Union Territory  Administrations.    However,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  provides financial assistance under Swadesh Darshan Scheme for development of tourism  related  infrastructure  and  facilities  in  the  country,  including Chhattisgarh.  Recognizing  the  potential  for  the  development  of  Eco tourism in the country, the Ministry of Tourism has identified 'Eco Circuit' as one of the 15 thematic circuits under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

The projects under the Swadesh Darshan scheme are identified for development  in  consultation  with  the  State  Government/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. Submission of project proposal  by  the  State  Government  and  its  sanctioning  is  a  continuous process.

No proposal has been received by the Ministry of Tourism from the State Government of Chhattisgarh for development under Eco Tourism.

The  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  Eco  Circuit  theme  of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country are given at Annexure.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  AND  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1064 ANSWERED ON 26.07.2021 REGARDING ECO-TOURISM PLACES

List  of  Projects  sanctioned  for  development  under  Eco  Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism

(in Rs. Crores)

| State/Year of Sanction   | Details                                                                                                                                                                |   Amount Sanctioned |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Uttarakhand (2015-16)    | Development of Circuit at Tehri- Chamba- Sarain around Tehri Lake.                                                                                                     |               69.17 |
| Telangana (2015-16)      | Development of Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district (Somasila, Singotam, Kadalaivanam, Akkamahadevi, Egalanpanta, Farahabad, Uma Maheshwaram, Mallelatheertham)           |               91.62 |
| Kerala (2015-16)         | Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon-Thekkady                                                                                                                  |               76.55 |
| Mizoram (2016-17)        | Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit at Aizawl-Rawpuichhip- Khawhphawp- Lengpui- Durtlang Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang- Muthee- Beratlawng-Tuirial Airfield- Hmuifang |               66.37 |
| Madhya Pradesh (2017-18) | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam-Bargi Dam- BhedaGhat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River.                            |               94.61 |
| Jharkhand (2018-19)      | Development of Dalma- Chandil- Getalsud- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat                                                                                      |               52.72 |

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