Lok Sabha Question No. 115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Development of Tourism Infrastructure and Yamuna Riverfront in Delhi
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Manoj Tiwari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.115 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND YAMUNA

## RIVERFRONT IN DELHI

## 115.  SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  taking  steps  to  promote  the  Yamuna riverfront in Delhi as a major tourist destination;
- (b) the  details  of  projects  undertaken  by  the  Union  Government,  in coordination  with  the  State  Government  of  Delhi,  to  develop  the Yamuna riverfront for tourism and recreational purposes;
- (c) whether  any  funds  have  been  allocated  for  the  beautification, environmental  restoration,  and  infrastructure  development  of  the Yamuna riverfront, and if so, the details of fund utilized;
- (d) whether issues like pollution and encroachments along the Yamuna riverbank are affecting its potential as a tourist spot along with the measures taken to address these challenges; and
- (e) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  integrate  the  Yamuna riverfront with other major tourist attractions in Delhi under initiatives like 'Incredible India' and city tourism circuits?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM            (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Tourism through its multiple initiatives promotes various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of  the  country  including  river fronts  across  the  country.  Such  promotions  are  undertaken  through different  marketing  initiatives  undertaken  on  various  platforms,  events, websites, social media promotions, publicity material etc.

As informed by Government of NCT of Delhi, Delhi Tourism & Transportation  Development  Corporation  Ltd.  had  announced  a  heritage walk as part of the 'Delhi tourism Heritage Walk Festival', titled 'Serene riverside  experience  at  Yamuna  ke  Ghat,'  aimed  at  promoting  tourism along the Yamuna Riverfront.

The Ministry of Tourism through its ongoing schemes of Swadesh Darshan, 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' and 'Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development' complements the efforts of the State Governments (SGs)/UT Administrations (UTs) by extending financial assistance to SGs/UTs/Central Agencies for tourism infrastructure development including development of facilities at river fronts.

The  proposals  for  projects  at  identified  destinations  are  formulated  and conceptualised by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations. Proposals  are  received  from  States/UTs  from  time  to  time  for  seeking financial assistance for development of tourist spots including riverfronts, under  the  various  schemes  of  the  Ministry  of  Tourism.  Reviewing  and sanctioning  of  the  projects  is  an  ongoing  process  and  is  done  as  per procedures and requirements stipulated in the scheme guidelines.

No  Project  has  been  sanctioned  by  Ministry  of  Tourism  to  develop  the Yamuna riverfront for tourism and recreational purpose.

Water is a state subject, management and maintaining the quality of water and water bodies as per the applicable standards in urban areas are the responsibility of State Government/ULBs.

However, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has taken several steps towards Sustainable management  of  water in urban areas through issuance  of  various  guidelines  and  implementation  of  National  Missions i.e.,  Atal  Mission  for  Rejuvenation  and  Urban  Transformation  (AMRUT)  & AMRUT 2.0.

To  avoid  the  flow  of  untreated  wastewater  into  water  bodies,  under AMRUT, UT of Delhi has taken up 07 sewerage and septage management projects  worth  ₹408.79  crore,  which  includes  creation/augmentation  of Sewage Treatment Plant (STPs) of capacity 68 MLD in Delhi under AMRUT.

A total number of 33 sewerage and septage management projects worth 2,003.05  crore  have  been  approved  in  Delhi  under  AMRUT  2.0  which includes creation/augmentation of 178.15 MLD STP capacity.

Water body rejuvenation is an admissible component under AMRUT 2.0, a total number 45 water body rejuvenation projects worth ₹157.30 crore has been undertaken in Delhi under AMRUT 2.0.

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