Lok Sabha Question No. 92 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-22
Subject: Development of Tourist Destinations in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Navaskani K

## 92

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.92 ANSWERED ON 22.07.2024

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN TAMIL NADU

## SHRI NAVASKANI K:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  tourism  in  Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the total number of projects/schemes that are currently underway to promote tourism and develop tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu;
- whether  any  new  spot  has  been  selected  for  developing  as  a
- (c) tourist spot in Tamil Nadu;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of fund allocation and its utilization for development of tourist places and for promotion of tourism in the region during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): Ministry of Tourism promotes tourism destinations and products  including  Tamil  Nadu  in  Domestic  and  International  Markets. Promotion is carried out through initiatives including events and social media.

The Ministry also provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations/Central Agencies for development  and  promotion  of  tourism  related  infrastructure,  under Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH), Swadesh Darshan,  National  Mission  on  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual, Heritage  Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)  and  Assistance  to  Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development Schemes.

Detail of projects sanctioned, fund allocated and utilised under the above mentioned schemes in the State of Tamil Nadu is at ANNEXURE.

In  addition,  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  identified  'The  Nilgiris'  for development  under  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0,  Thanjavur  &  Rameswaram Island under 'Challenge Based Destination Development', a sub-scheme under Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and 'Navagriha Temples at Sri Kailasanathar  Temple,  Thingalur,  Guru  Bhagvan  Temple,  Alangudi,  Sri Naaganathar Temple, Thirunageshwaram, Sri Suryanaar Temple, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Suriyanar Kovil, Sri Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanur, Sri  Vaitheeshwaran  Temple,  Vaitheeswaran  Kovil, Sri  Naganatha Swamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam and Suweathaaranyshwarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu in Tamil Nadu' under PRASHAD scheme.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.92 ANSWERED ON 22.07.2024 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN TAMIL NADU BY SHRI NAVASKANI K.

List of fairs/festivals & tourism related events supported under Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) Scheme:

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Name of state   | Year    | Name of Fairs & Festivals            | Name of Fairs & Festivals   | Name of Fairs & Festivals   |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount released |
|-----------------|---------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
|                 | 2015-16 | Indian Dance Mamallapuram, Tamilnadu | Festival                    | at                          |                   8 |                 8 |
|                 | 2016-17 | India Dance Mamallapuram             | Festival                    | at                          |                  25 |                25 |
|                 | 2017-18 | India Dance Mamallapuram             | Festival                    | at                          |                  25 |                25 |
| Tamil Nadu      | 2018-19 | India Dance Mamallapuram             | Festival                    | at                          |                  25 |                25 |
|                 |         | Indian Dance Festival                | Indian Dance Festival       | Indian Dance Festival       |                  25 |                25 |
|                 | 2019-20 | Kumari Festival                      | Kumari Festival             | Kumari Festival             |                  10 |                10 |
|                 |         | Tourism Cultural Festival            | Tourism Cultural Festival   | Tourism Cultural Festival   |                  15 |                15 |
|                 | 2021-22 | India Dance Mamallapuram             | Festival                    | at                          |                  25 |                25 |
|                 | 2022-23 | India Dance Mamallapuram             | Festival                    | at                          |                  25 |                25 |

List of Projects Sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme:

(Amount in ₹ crore)

| Year    | Project Name                                                                                                  |   Amount Sanctioned | Amount Released   | Status   |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|----------|
| 2016-17 | Development of Chennai- Mamamallapuram - Rameshwaram - Kulasekaranpattinam - Kanyakumari under Costal Circuit |               73.13 | 71.03             | Complete |
| 2023-24 | Immersive experience at Shore Temple at Mamallapuram                                                          |               30.02 | -                 | -        |

List of Projects Sanctioned under the PRASHAD Scheme:

(Amount in ₹ crore)

| Year     | Project Name               |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released | Status   |
|----------|----------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|----------|
| 2016- 17 | Development of Kanchipuram |               13.99 |             13.99 | Complete |
| 2016- 17 | Development of Velankanni  |                4.86 |              4.86 | Complete |

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

## (Rs. in Lakh)

| Name of State   | Year     | Name of Project                                                                        | Agency             |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount Released | Status   |
|-----------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------|-------------------|----------|
| Tamil Nadu      | 2012- 13 | Cruise Passenger Facilities Centre in the existing Passenger Terminal at Chennai Port. | Chennai Port Trust |             1724.66 |           1724.66 | Complete |

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