Lok Sabha Question No. 1328 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Development of  theTourism Hubs in Karnataka
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1328 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM HUBS IN KARNATAKA

## 1328. SHRI VISHWESHWAR HEGDE KAGERI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  identified  any  tourism  spots  in Karnataka especially in Uttara Kannada;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan for developing the tourism hubs in Uttara kannada; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products  is primarily undertaken  by  the  respective State Government/ Union Territory (UT) Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan(SD)', Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) ', 'Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)' a subscheme of Swadesh Darshan and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development in tourism destinations across the country including in the lesser known destinations by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations subject to availability of funds, adherence to scheme guidelines, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the State Governments etc. In addition, Government of India under its initiative for 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)' has  also provided  financial assistance  to the States for development  of  tourism  projects  including  in  the  State  of  Karnataka. Details  of  projects  as  sanctioned  in  the  State  of  Karnataka  under PRASHAD, Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and SASCI schemes is annexed.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1328 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT  OF  THE  TOURISM  HUBS  IN  KARNATAKA  RAISED  BY SHRI VISHWESHWAR HEGDE KAGERI

List of projects sanctioned in the State of Karnataka under Ministry of Tourism Schemes:-

| S. No.                                                                        | Name of the Project                                                               | Sanction Year                                                                 | Sanctioned Amount (₹ in crore)                                                |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| PRASHAD Scheme                                                                | PRASHAD Scheme                                                                    | PRASHAD Scheme                                                                | PRASHAD Scheme                                                                |
| 1.                                                                            | Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru     | 2023-24                                                                       | 45.38                                                                         |
| 2.                                                                            | Development of Renuka Yallama Devi temple                                         | 2024-25                                                                       | 18.37                                                                         |
| 3.                                                                            | Development of Basic Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist.                     | 2024-25                                                                       | 22.25                                                                         |
| Swadesh Darshan 2.0                                                           | Swadesh Darshan 2.0                                                               | Swadesh Darshan 2.0                                                           | Swadesh Darshan 2.0                                                           |
| 1.                                                                            | Setting up of 'Traveller nooks' in Hampi                                          | 2023-24                                                                       | 25.63                                                                         |
| 2.                                                                            | Tonga ride Heritage experience zone in Mysuru                                     | 2023-24                                                                       | 2.71                                                                          |
| 3.                                                                            | Ecological Experience Zone in Mysuru                                              | 2023-24                                                                       | 18.48                                                                         |
| Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) | Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI)     | Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) | Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) |
| 1.                                                                            | Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru | 2024-25                                                                       | 99.17                                                                         |
| 2.                                                                            | Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi                                 | 2024-25                                                                       | 100.00                                                                        |

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