Lok Sabha Question No. 266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-05
Subject: Projects to Boost Eco-Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Nishikant  Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.266

## ANSWERED ON 05.02.2024

## PROJECTS TO BOOST ECO-TOURISM

266.  SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal/sanctioned projects to boost  Eco-Tourism  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to boost Eco-Tourism projects in different areas, State-wise including Delhi and Jharkhand;
- (c) the Central financial assistance released to different States/Union Territories during each of the last three years along with the funds spent in this regard;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  received  proposals  from  different State Governments for development and promotion of Eco-Tourism; and
- (e) if so, the details along with present status thereof?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (e): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  launched  its  'Swadesh  Darshan scheme (SDS) in the year 2014-15 for integrated development of ThemeBased Tourist Circuits in the country. Under this scheme, a total number of 76 projects for a revised sanctioned cost of ₹5294.11 Crore across the country  under  different  identified  thematic  circuits  including  01  Ecotheme project in Jharkhand were sanctioned. No project was sanctioned under  SDS  in  Delhi,  however  the  Ministry  has  sanctioned  06  projects under Eco-Tourism theme in the country, the detail of which is annexed.

In addition, the Ministry of Tourism has identified Eco Tourism as one of the Niche Tourism Products for promotion and development in the country  and  has  formulated  the  National  Strategy  for  Eco  Tourism  in consultation with concerned Central Ministries, States/UTs and Industry Stakeholders. The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  revamped  the  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a destination & tourism-centric approach. In line with the  scheme guidelines, the respective State/UT prepares State Perspective Plan and the Ministry of Tourism selects destination for development accordingly. The Ministry has notified 57 destinations in the country for development under SD2.0 including Chandil in Jharkhand.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.266  ANSWERED  ON  05.02.2024  REGARDING  PROJECTS TO BOOST ECO-TOURISM BY SHRI MANOJ TIWARI AND DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY

Detail  of  projects  sanctioned  under  Eco  Circuit  theme  of  Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S. No | Name of State/Year   | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                           |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released/ Authorized for utilization |   Amount reported Utilized by State Govern ment |
|---------|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Uttarakhand/ 2015-16 | Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism, Adventure Sports, and Associated Tourism Related Infrastructure for Development of Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination- District Tehri |               69.17 |                                         69.17 |                                           69.17 |
|       2 | Telangana/ 2015-16   | Development of Circuit in Mahaboobnagar districts (Somasila, Singotam, Kadalaivanam, Akkamahadevi, Egalanpanta, Farahabad, Uma Maheshwaram, Mallelatheertham)                          |               91.62 |                                         91.25 |                                           91.62 |
|       3 | Kerala/ 2015-16      | Development of Pathanamthitta-                                                                                                                                                         |               64.08 |                                         64.08 |                                           64.08 |

|    |                         | Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady.                                                                                                                                                  |       |       |       |
|----|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------|
|  4 | Mizoram/ 2016-17        | Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit at Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitla ng - Muthee - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang | 66.37 | 53.09 | 53.09 |
|  5 | Madhya Pradesh/ 2017-18 | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River                              | 93.76 | 89.07 | 88.58 |
|  6 | Jharkhand/ 2018-19      | Development of Eco Tourism circuit: Dalma- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat                                                                                       | 30.44 | 28.83 | 28.04 |

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