Lok Sabha Question No. 990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Promotion of Rural Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dr. Kirsan Namdeo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.990 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## PROMOTION OF RURAL TOURISM

## 990. DR. KIRSAN NAMDEO:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  rural tourism in the country including Maharashtra State;
- (b) whether  funds  have  been  allotted  by  the  Government  for  promoting rural tourism;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of funds that have been utilized by the State Government of Maharashtra during the last five years?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Tourism promotes diverse tourist destinations and experiences including rural tourism in the country and Maharashtra through various  initiatives.  The  promotion  is  carried  out  through  organizing  and participation  in  events,  providing  assistance  to  State  Governments  for organizing  fairs  and  festivals,  and  outreach  through  website  and  social media etc.

Recognizing the immense potential of rural tourism in the country, Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India and National Strategy for the promotion of Homestays.

To recognize and promote the best practices prevailing in the rural tourism villages,  the  Ministry  has  been  organizing  the  Best  Rural  Tourism  Village Competition since 2022.

The details of the projects  and funds sanctioned by the Ministry under the Swadesh  Darshan,  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0,  States  for  Capital  Investment (SASCI)  schemes  and  National  Mission  on  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) in the State of Maharashtra is annexed.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.990 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025 REGARDING PROMOTION OF RURAL TOURISM RAISED BY DR. KIRSAN NAMDEO

List of Projects Sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the State of Maharashtra:

(₹ in Crore)

| Circuit & Year            | Project                                                                                               |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| Coastal Circuit 2015-16   | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit - Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav |               19.06 |             18.1  |
| Spiritual Circuit 2018-19 | Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad                                |               45.47 |             43.19 |

Destination identified for development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme in the State of Maharashtra:

(₹ in Crore)

| Year    | Destination   | Name of the Experience                     |   Sanctioned Cost |
|---------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| 2024-25 | Pune          | Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3 |             76.22 |

Projects sanctioned under SASCI Scheme in the State of Maharashtra:

(₹ in Crore)

| Year    | Project Name                                                                        |   Amount |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 2024-25 | Ex-INS Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and Submarine Tourism, Sindhudurg |    46.91 |
|         | Development of "RAM-KAL PATH" at Nashik                                             |    99.14 |

Projects Sanctioned under PRASHAD Schemes in the State of Maharashtra:

(₹ in Crore)

| Year    | Project Name                 |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|---------|------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| 2017-18 | Development of Trimbakeshwar |               42.18 |             29.93 |

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