Lok Sabha Question No. 65 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-21
Subject: Creation of Guru Nanak Circuit
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.65

## ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025

## CREATION OF GURU NANAK CIRCUIT

65. SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Guru  Nanak  Dev  Ji travelled  extensively  on  four  Udasis  to  spread  the  message  of EkOnkar  (One  God),  universal  brotherhood  and  Gurmat  (the teachings of the Guru) as these journeys covered vast regions in the  country  and  beyond,  leaving  behind  a  rich  spiritual  and cultural legacy;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government proposed the creation of a Guru Nanak Dev Ji Circuit under any scheme to commemorate these historic journeys and promote religious and spiritual tourism; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  along  with  the  steps  taken/being  taken  so  far and the proposed timeline for their implementation?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c):  Development  and  promotion  of  tourist  destinations  is undertaken  by  the  respective  State  Government/Union  Territory  (UT) Administration. The Ministry of Tourism through its ongoing schemes of 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)',  'Swadesh  Darshan'  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.

No Guru Nanak Dev Ji Circuit is under consideration of the Ministry of Tourism. However, projects sanctioned are at the annexure.

Receiving proposals from the State Governments/UT Administrations for financial assistance for tourism projects is a continuous process. The proposals received are examined with reference to the prescribed guidelines  and  financial  assistance  is  extended  for  such  projects subject  to  fulfilment  of  the  stipulated  conditions  and  availability  of funds.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a) TO (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.65 ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025 REGARDING CREATION OF GURU NANAK CIRCUIT BY SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER .

List  of  projects  with  Sikh  religious  importance  under  the  PRASHAD Scheme

(Rs. In Crore)

|   Sr. | Name of the Project                                                                  |   Amount |
|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
|     1 | Development at Patna Sahib                                                           |    29.62 |
|     2 | Development of Mata Mansa Devi Temple and Nada Saheb Gurudwara in Panchkula District |    48.53 |
|     3 | Development of Chamkaur Sahib at Rupar, Punjab                                       |    30.52 |
|     4 | Development of Karuna Sagar Valmiki Sthal at Amritsar                                |     6.4  |

List  of  projects  with  Sikh  religious  importance  under  the  Swadesh Darshan Scheme

(Rs. In Crore)

|   Sr. No. | Circuit/Year             | Project Name                                                                                                     |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Heritage Circuit 2018-19 | Development of Anandpur Sahib - Fatehgarh Sahib - Chamkaur Sahib - Ferozpur - Khatkar Kalan - Kalanour - Patiala |               85.32 |

List of Projects with Sikh religious importance under 'Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme

(Rs. In Crore)

|   Sr. No. | Name of the Project                                                            |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Cultural and Heritage Strech at Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur                 |                25   |
|         2 | Heritage street -A symbor of peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar |                24.9 |

List of Projects with Sikh religious importance under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI Scheme)

## (Rs. In Crore)

|   Sr. No. | Name of the Project                                                                                               |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar |               53.45 |

List  of  Projects  with  Sikh  religious  importance  under  the  Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies

(Rs. In Crore)

|   Sr. No. | Name of the Project                                                                                                                            |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Restoration/Renovation of 'Jallianwala Bagh Memorial' & Additional work to be taken at Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial at Amritsar, Punjab. |               23.02 |
|         2 | Amritsar Railway Station                                                                                                                       |                5.84 |

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