Lok Sabha Question No. 2922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-21
Subject: Status of Developing Tourism Circuits in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2922 ANSWERED ON 21.03.2022

## STATUS OF DEVELOPING TOURISM CIRCUITS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

2922. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of tourism circuits which have been planned in Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) the  details  of  funding  distributed  for  the  development  of  various tourism circuits for the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) the breakup of the expenditure incurred in each of the component;
- (d) the  status  of  the  developing  tourism  circuits  in  Andhra  Pradesh; and
- (e) the deadlines and the exact issues in case there is any backlog in implementing these plans?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Tourism under its 'Swadesh Darshan' scheme has  sanctioned  03  projects  covering  Coastal  and  Buddhist  Thematic Circuits in  Andhra Pradesh, which are physically complete.

The  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  Swadesh  Darshan scheme in the  State of Andhra  Pradesh is  annexed.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2922 ANSWERED ON 21.03.2022 REGARDING STATUS OF DEVELOPING TOURISM CIRCUITS IN ANDHRA PRADESH.

THE DETAIL OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED IN ANDHRA PRADESH UNDER THE SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME.

(Rs. in Crore)

|   S. No. | Circuit          | Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                                                                         |   Amt. Sanctioned |   Amt. Released |
|----------|------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
|        1 | Coastal Circuit  | 2014-15         | Development of Kakinada - Hope Island - Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary - Passarlapudi - Aduru - S Yanam - Kotipally             |             67.84 |           67.84 |
|        2 | Coastal Circuit  | 2015-16         | Development of Nellore - Pulikat Lake - Ubblamadugu Water Falls - Nelapattu- Kothakoduru- Mypadu - Ramateertham - Iskapalli |             49.55 |           47.76 |
|        3 | Buddhist Circuit | 2017-18         | Development of: Shalihundam- Thotlakonda- Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda- Amravati- Anupu                                          |             24.14 |           26.17 |

Component-wise expenditure details in respect of the project 'Development  of  Kakinada  -  Hope  Island  -  Coringa  Wildlife  Sanctuary  Passarlapudi - Aduru - S Yanam - Kotipally'

(Rs. In Lakh)

| S. No   | Name of the Components                                    | Expenditure Incurred by State Implementing Agency   |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| A       | Kakinada Beach Front                                      |                                                     |
| 1.      | Passenger Terminal- with approach road & site development | 120.00                                              |

| 2.   | Boundary Wall with gate                              | 130.00   |
|------|------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 3.   | Parking Lot Development                              | 125.00   |
| 4.   | Creek Development                                    | 181.00   |
| 5.   | Development of Aqua Marine park                      | 715.20   |
|      | a) Aquamarine Complex                                |          |
|      | b) Cobble Road                                       |          |
|      | c) Water Supply and sanitary, sewage treatment works |          |
|      | d) Electrification and Illumination                  |          |
| 6.   | Multi-Cuisine Food Courts with Souvenir Shop         | 284.19   |
| 7.   | Meeting halls and Art Galleries                      | 200.00   |
| 8.   | Landscaping                                          | 224.99   |
| 9.   | Water Supply & Sanitation                            | 282.82   |
| 10.  | Illumination and Electrification                     | 213.65   |
| 11.  | Seating Benches/ Beach Furniture/Sun Lounges         | 45.00    |
| 12.  | Solid waste Collection Bins                          | 5.00     |
| 13.  | Laser Show                                           | 556.94   |
| 14.  | Amphitheatre& Amenity Building                       | 200.00   |
| 15.  | Pathways                                             | 300.00   |
| 16.  | Access Roads                                         | 425.00   |
| 17.  | Water Fountain                                       | 400.00   |
| 18.  | Pedestrian Bridge                                    | 248.51   |
| 19.  | Beachfront Development                               | 100.00   |
|      | Sub Total                                            | 4757.3   |
| B    | HOPE ISLAND                                          |          |
| 1.   | Upgradation of Existing Jetty                        | 70.25    |
| C    | CORINGA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY                           |          |
|      | I- Out side Forest                                   |          |
| 1.   | Seating Benches/ Beach Furniture/Sun Lounges         | 2.70     |
| 2.   | Pathways                                             | 65.00    |
| 3.   | Illumination and Electrification                     | 60.00    |
| 4.   | Solid waste Collection Bins                          | 2.00     |
| 5.   | Interpretation centre                                | 250.00   |
| 6.   | Parking                                              | 85.00    |
| 7.   | Water Supply & Sanitation                            | 26.73    |
| 8.   | Approach Road to the Sanctuary                       | 200.00   |
| 9.   | Landscape                                            | 42.00    |
|      | II- Inside Forest                                    |          |
| 10.  | Tourist amenities centre                             | 56.00    |
|      | Sub Total                                            | 789.43   |
| D    | VODALAREVU NOW PASSARLAPUDI                          |          |
| 1.   | Floating Jetty                                       | 37.00    |

| 2.        | Information Centre                                           | 125.00   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 3.        | Parking Lot Development                                      | 22.00    |
| 4.        | Concrete Wharf                                               | 5.00     |
| 5.        | Approach Road                                                | 35.00    |
| 6.        | Water Supply & Sanitation                                    | 10.00    |
| 7.        | Seating Benches/ Beach Furniture/Sun Lounges                 | 2.70     |
| 8.        | Landscaping                                                  | 12.00    |
| 9.        | Illumination and Electrification                             | 16.00    |
| 10.       | Directional & Information Signages                           | 2.80     |
| 11.       | Solid waste Collection Bins                                  | 1.00     |
|           | Sub Total                                                    | 268.5    |
| E         | ADURU                                                        |          |
| 1.        | Floating Jetty                                               | 37.00    |
| 2.        | Parking Lot Development                                      | 10.00    |
| 3.        | Concrete Wharf                                               | 17.66    |
| 4.        | Approach Road                                                | 36.00    |
| 5.        | pathways                                                     | 20.00    |
| 6.        | Water Supply & Sanitation                                    | 20.08    |
| 7.        | Seating Benches                                              | 2.70     |
| 8.        | Waiting Lounge (public conveniences and information centre ) | 185.00   |
| 9.        | Information Centre (and visitor centre at the Buddhist Site) | 30.00    |
| 10.       | Landscaping                                                  | 10.00    |
| 11.       | Illumination and Electrification                             | 16.00    |
| 12.       | Directional & Information Signages                           | 1.50     |
| 13.       | Solid waste Collection Bins                                  | 1.00     |
|           | Sub Total                                                    | 386.94   |
| F         | S YANAM                                                      |          |
| 1.        | Parking Lot Development                                      | 5.00     |
| 2.        | Landscaping                                                  | 2.00     |
| 3.        | Pathways                                                     | 3.00     |
| 4.        | Seating Benches/ Beach Furniture/Sun Lounges                 | 5.00     |
| 5.        | Gazebos and Beach Beautification                             | 10.00    |
| 6.        | Waiting Lounge                                               | 30.00    |
| 7.        | Directional & Information Signages                           | 1.00     |
| 8.        | Solid waste Collection Bins                                  | 1.00     |
| Sub Total | Sub Total                                                    | 57.00    |
| G         | KOTIPALLY                                                    |          |
| 1.        | Tourist Amenities Centre with public convenience             | 33.30    |
| 2.        | Gazebo and Beach Beautification                              | 12.74    |
| 3.        | Landscape                                                    | 10.73    |

| 4.   | Pathways                           |   56.86 |
|------|------------------------------------|---------|
| 5.   | Illumination and Electrification   |   29.52 |
| 6.   | Directional & Information Signages |    3.5  |
| 7.   | Water Supply & Sanitation          |   29.3  |
| 8.   | Approach Road                      |   30.09 |
|      | Sub Total                          |  206.04 |
| H    | CCTV and WiFi                      |  108    |
|      | Contingencies                      |    7    |
|      | Consultancy                        |  133    |

Component-wise expenditure details in respect of the project 'Development  of  Nellore  -  Pulikat  Lake  -  Ubblamadugu  Water  Falls  Nelapattu- Kothakoduru- Mypadu - Ramateertham -  Iskapalli'

(Rs. in Lakh)

| S. No                     | Name of the Components                                  | Expenditure Incurred by State Implementing Agency   |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| I                         | Pulikat Lake                                            |                                                     |
| A.                        | BV Palem                                                |                                                     |
| 1. Approach Road          |                                                         | 116.44                                              |
| 2.                        | Tourist facilitation Centre & Handicraft Display Centre | 296.14                                              |
| 3.                        | Parking                                                 | 58.27                                               |
| 4.                        | Pathway                                                 | 163.48                                              |
| 5.                        | Seating Plaza with Landscape Elements                   | 292.32                                              |
| 6. Directional (15        | Nos) & Destination (2 Nos)                              | 5.25                                                |
| 7. Solar Lighting         |                                                         | 18.08                                               |
| 8. Solid Waste            | Collection Bins                                         | 1.25                                                |
| 9.                        | Cottages 15 Nos.                                        | 547.89                                              |
|                           | Sub Total (A)                                           | 1499.12                                             |
| B.                        | Venadu Island                                           |                                                     |
| 1. Tourist Amenity Centre |                                                         | 130.71                                              |
| 2. Pathways               |                                                         | 37.56                                               |
| 3.                        | Directional (15 nos)& Destination (2 nos) signages      | 5.25                                                |
| 4.                        | Solid Waste collection Bins                             | 2.50                                                |
| 5.                        | Solar Lighting                                          | 10.60                                               |
|                           | Subtotal (B)                                            | 186.62                                              |
| C.                        | Attakanitippa                                           |                                                     |

| 1.   | Tourist Amenity Centre                                                              | 73.22   |
|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 2.   | Signage Directional and Destination                                                 | 2.65    |
| 3.   | Solid Waste collection Bins (10 nos.)                                               | 0.37    |
| 4.   | Solar Lighting (5 nos.)                                                             | 2.65    |
| 5.   | Waterbody development and landscape works (Promenade development and boating point) | 41.26   |
|      | Subtotal (C )                                                                       | 120.15  |
|      | Total at Pulikat Lake (A+B+C)                                                       | 1805.89 |
| II.  | Ubblamadugu Waterfall                                                               |         |
| 1.   | Public Convenience Facilities                                                       | 39.13   |
| 2.   | Waterfront Furniture                                                                | 12.20   |
| 3.   | Directional (15 nos)& Destination (2 nos)signages                                   | 5.15    |
| 4.   | Solar Lighting (15 nos.)                                                            | 7.95    |
|      | Total -II                                                                           | 64.43   |
| III. | Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary                                                            |         |
| 1.   | Tourist Amenity Centre                                                              | 320.29  |
| 2.   | Watch Tower (5nos)                                                                  | 32.17   |
| 3.   | Solid Waste collection Bins (10 nos.)                                               | 0.49    |
| 4.   | Solar Lighting (15 nos.)                                                            | 11.57   |
| 5.   | Cottages (6 nos)                                                                    | 165.24  |
| 6.   | Signages                                                                            | 0.42    |
|      | Total -III                                                                          | 530.19  |
| IV.  | Nellore Tank/Bund                                                                   |         |
| 1.   | Waterfront Promenade with paved Plaza and Landscape Elements                        | 350.28  |
| 2.   | Waterfront Furniture                                                                | 6.96    |
| 3.   | Solar Lighting (20 nos.)                                                            | 10.60   |
| 4.   | Boating (Speed boats 5 nos)                                                         | 96.59   |
|      | Total- IV                                                                           | 464.43  |
| V.   | Kotha Koduru Beach                                                                  |         |
| 1.   | Approach Road                                                                       | 50.83   |
| 2.   | Tourist Reception Centre                                                            | 242.95  |
| 3.   | Pathway                                                                             | 101.45  |
| 4.   | Waterfront Furniture                                                                | 48.98   |
| 5.   | Parking                                                                             | 22.16   |
| 6.   | Directional (15 nos)& Destination (2 nos) signages                                  | 5.25    |
| 7.   | Solar Lighting                                                                      | 7.95    |
| 8.   | Solid Waste collection Bins                                                         | 1.25    |
|      | Total- V                                                                            | 480.82  |
| VI.  | Mypadu Beach                                                                        |         |
| 1.   | Tourist Reception Centre                                                            | 377.92  |

| 2.    | Log huts (15nos)                                   | 169.03   |
|-------|----------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 3.    | Pathways                                           | 43.29    |
| 4.    | Parking                                            | 190.35   |
| 5.    | Waterfront development                             | 55.08    |
| 6.    | Directional (15 nos)& Destination (2 nos) signages | 0.83     |
| 7.    | Solar Lighting                                     | 10.60    |
| 8.    | Solid Waste collection Bins (50 nos.)              | 0.99     |
|       | Total -VI                                          | 848.09   |
| VII.  | Ramatheertham                                      |          |
| 1.    | Tourist Amenity Centre                             | 214.41   |
| 2.    | Waterfront Furniture                               | 41.42    |
| 3.    | Parking                                            | 30.29    |
| 4.    | Directional (15 nos)& Destination (2 nos) signages | 4.33     |
| 5.    | Solar Lighting                                     | 7.95     |
| 6.    | Solid Waste collection Bins                        | 0.43     |
|       | Total -VII                                         | 298.83   |
| VIII. | Iskapally                                          |          |
| 1.    | Tourist Amenity Centre                             | 125.77   |
| 2.    | Parking                                            | 28.79    |
| 3.    | Directional (15 nos)& Destination (2 nos) signages | 5.25     |
| 4.    | Solar Lighting                                     | 5.30     |
| 5.    | Solid Waste collection Bins                        | 0.50     |
| 6.    | Landscaping                                        | 17.72    |
| 7.    | Pathways and beach front furniture                 | 42.88    |
|       | Total-VIII                                         | 226.21   |
|       | Contingencies                                      | 141.55   |
|       | Consultancy                                        | 94.37    |

Component-wise expenditure details in respect of the project 'Development  of:  Shalihundam-Thotlakonda-  Bavikonda-  BojjanakondaAmravati- Anupu' (components at  Totlakonda & Bojjnakonda have been dropped)

(Rs. in Lakh)

| S. No.   | Name of the Components                                          | Expenditure Incurred by State till date   |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| A.       | Shalihundam                                                     |                                           |
| 1.       | Tourist Amenity Centre                                          | 145.83                                    |
| 2.       | Uncovered Parking Facilities (outside the boundary of ASI site) | 37.11                                     |

|    | Sub Total (A)                                                                                                  | 182.94   |
|----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| B. | Bavikonda                                                                                                      |          |
| 1  | Tourist Amenity Centre (1 No.s)                                                                                | 220.29   |
| 2  | Uncovered Parking Facilities (outside the boundary of ASI site)                                                |          |
| 3  | Monument Lighting                                                                                              | 28.00    |
| 4  | Buddhist Torana (gate)                                                                                         | 7.34     |
| 5  | CCTV Provision                                                                                                 | 1.16     |
| 6  | WIFI Provision                                                                                                 | 4.00     |
|    | Sub Total (B)                                                                                                  | 260.79   |
| C. | Anupu                                                                                                          |          |
| 1. | Two Floating Jettys                                                                                            | 353.15   |
|    | Sub Total (C)                                                                                                  | 353.15   |
| D  | Amaravati                                                                                                      |          |
| 1  | Tourist Amenity Centre                                                                                         | 615.00   |
| 2  | Uncovered Parking Facilities                                                                                   | 35.00    |
| 3  | Dhyana Buddha Vanam (inclusive of structure, services, landscaping, parking, OAT, open meditation spaces etc.) | 852.09   |
|    | Total at Amravati                                                                                              | 1502.09  |
|    | Contingencies                                                                                                  | 68.96    |
|    | Consultancy                                                                                                    | 45.97    |

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