Lok Sabha Question No. 217 (STARRED), answered on 2025-08-04
Subject: Optimum Harnessing of Tourism Potential
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO .* 217 ANSWERED ON 04 . 08 . 2025

## OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL

* 217. SHRI T R BAALU:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the support including financial assistance provided by the Government for optimum harnessing of tourism potential across the country, State / UT -wise including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra,  Jammu  and  Kashmir,  Sikkim,  Uttarakhand  and  Uttar Pradesh; and (b) the  details  of  the  special  efforts  made  by  the  Government  in

- restoring tourism after COVID-19 pandemic?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ( SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (b) OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO . *217  ANSWERED  ON  04 . 08 . 2025  REGARDING  OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL RAISED BY SHRI T R BAALU

(a) to (b): Development and promotion of different tourist destinations and tourism products is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Governments / UT Administrations . 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 sub -scheme  of Swadesh  Darshan and ' Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive ( PRASHAD )' schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development and amenities at tourism destinations across the country by extending financial assistance to the State Governments / UT Administrations . This financial assistance is extended, subject to availability of funds, adherence to scheme guidelines and  other  instructions  issued  from  time  to  time,  submission  of  Detailed Project Reports ( DPRs ) by  the  concerned  State  Governments / UT Administrations, 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 .

Details of the projects sanctioned under SD, SD2 . 0, CBDD, PRASHAD and SASCI  across  country  including  in  the  States / UT  of  Tamil  Nadu,  Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh is given at Annexure -I .

The Ministry of Tourism promotes various tourist destinations and products  of  India  holistically  through  initiatives  like  events,  its  website, and social media, including destinations in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh .

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  had  launched  the  Dekho  Apna  Desh initiative in January 2020 for promotion of domestic tourism in the country . Under this initiative, the Ministry undertakes activities such as Webinars, Quiz, Pledge, Seminars, Tourism Promotional Events, Fam tours etc .

Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance to State Governments / UT administrations for organizing fairs / festivals and tourism related events for the promotion of tourism under Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) scheme .

State wise details of fairs and festivals supported by Ministry of Tourism across the country under DPPH scheme for last five years including in the states  of  Tamil  Nadu,  Kerala,  Sikkim,  Uttarakhand  and  Uttar  Pradesh  is Annexed as Annexure -II .

Government  of  India  undertook  several  targeted  relief  and  recovery measures to support industry including the tourism sector after the COVID -19 pandemic . These include :

1. Economic Relief under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package :
- ₹3  lakh  crore  collateral -free  automatic  loans  for  Micro,  Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
- Reduced  Provident  Fund  (PF)  contribution  (from  12%  to  10 % each) for employer and employee for three months;
- Waiver of PF contribution for eligible establishments for three months;
- Deferment  of Tax Collected at Source (TCS)  and regulatory compliances under Income Tax, Companies Act, and Goods and Service Tax (GST) .
2. Post -COVID Operational Guidelines & Capacity Support :
- SOPs  and  hygiene  protocols  issued  for  hotels,  restaurants, homestays, and tourism service providers;
- System for  Assessment,  Awareness  &  Training  for  Hospitality Industry  (SAATHI)  Initiative  launched  to  ensure  compliance with health and safety standards .
3. Visa & Inbound Tourism Measures :
- Free tourist visas for the first 5 lakh international tourists post -COVID;
- Restoration  of  e -Tourist  Visa  for  foreign  nationals  from  171 countries;
4. Emergency  Credit  Line  Guarantee  Scheme ( ECLGS ) is  extended  to hospitality and tourism enterprises .
5. Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID -Affected Tourism Sector ( LGSCATSS ) offered collateral -free loans up to ₹10 lakh for approved tour operators / travel agents, and up to ₹1 lakh for registered guides .

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## ANNEXURE -I

STATEMENT IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (b) OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO . *217  ANSWERED  ON  04 . 08 . 2025  REGARDING  OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL RAISED BY SHRI T R BAALU

The list of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme : -

|   S . No . | State / UT                | Circuit / Sanction Year        | Name of the Project                                                                                                           | Amount Sanctioned ( in ₹ Crore )   |
|------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
|          1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Coastal Circuit 2016 - 17      | Development of Long Island - Ross Smith Island - Neil Island - Havelock Island - Baratang Island - Port Blair                 | 27 . 57                            |
|          2 | Andhra Pradesh            | Coastal Circuit 2014 - 15      | Development of Kakinada - Hope Island - Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary - Passarlapudi - Aduru - S Yanam - Kotipally               | 67 . 83                            |
|          3 | Andhra Pradesh            | Coastal Circuit 2015 - 16      | Development of Nellore - Pulikat Lake - Ubblamadugu Water Falls - Nelapattu - Kothakoduru - Mypadu - Ramateertham - Iskapalli | 49 . 55                            |
|          4 | Andhra Pradesh            | Buddhist Circuit 2017 - 18     | Development of Buddhist Circuit : Shalihundam - Bavikonda - Bojjanakonda - Amravati - Anupu                                   | 35 . 24                            |
|          5 | Arunachal Pradesh         | North - East Circuit 2014 - 15 | Development of Bhalukpong - Bomdila and Tawang                                                                                | 49 . 77                            |
|          6 | Arunachal Pradesh         | North East Circuit 2015 - 16   | Development of Nafra - Seppa - Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys - Sangdupota - New Sagalee - Ziro - Yomcha                          | 96 . 72                            |
|          7 | Assam                     | Wildlife                       | Development of Manas -                                                                                                        | 94 . 68                            |

|    |              | Circuit 2015 - 16            | Probitora - Nameri - Kaziranga - Dibru - Saikhowa                                                                                                                        |         |
|----|--------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
|  8 | Assam        | Heritage Circuit 2016 - 17   | Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar                                                                                                                                | 90 . 98 |
|  9 | Bihar        | Tirthankar Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Vaishali - Arrah - Masad - Patna - Rajgir - Pawapuri - Champapuri                                                                                         | 33 . 96 |
| 10 | Bihar        | Spiritual Circuit 2016 - 17  | Development of Kanwaria Route : Sultanganj - Dharmshala - Deoghar                                                                                                        | 44 . 76 |
| 11 | Bihar        | Buddhist Circuit 2016 - 17   | Development of Buddhist circuit - Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya                                                                                          | 95 . 18 |
| 12 | Bihar        | Rural Circuit 2017 - 18      | Development of Bhitiharwa - Chandrahia - Turkaulia                                                                                                                       | 44 . 27 |
| 13 | Bihar        | Spiritual Circuit 2017 - 18  | Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh                                                                                                                                 | 44 . 55 |
| 14 | Chhattisgarh | Tribal Circuit 2015 - 16     | Development of Jashpur - Kunkuri - Mainpat - Kamleshpur - Maheshpur - Kurdar - Sarodhadadar - Gangrel - Kondagaon - Nathiyanawagaon - Jagdalpur - Chitrakoot - Tirthgarh | 96 . 10 |
| 15 | Goa          | Coastal Circuit 2016 - 17    | Development of Sinquerim - Baga, Anjuna - Vagator, Morjim - Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail                                                                            | 97 . 65 |
| 16 | Goa          | Coastal Circuit 2017 - 18    | Development of Coastal Circuit II : Rua De Orum Creek - Dona Paula - Colva - Benaulim                                                                                    | 99 . 35 |
| 17 | Gujarat      | Heritage                     | Development of Ahmedabad -                                                                                                                                               | 59 . 17 |

|    |                  | Circuit 2016 - 17           | Rajkot - Porbandar - Bardoli - Dandi                                                                                                 |         |
|----|------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 18 | Gujarat          | Heritage Circuit 2016 - 17  | Development of Vadnagar - Modhera                                                                                                    | 91 . 12 |
| 19 | Gujarat          | Buddhist Circuit 2017 - 18  | Development of Junagadh - Gir Somnath - Bharuch - Kutch - Bhavnagar - Rajkot - Mehsana                                               | 26 . 68 |
| 20 | Haryana          | Krishna Circuit 2016 - 17   | Development of Tourism Infrastructures at places related to Mahabharata in Kurukshetra                                               | 77 . 39 |
| 21 | Himachal Pradesh | Himalayan Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Himalayan Circuit : Kiarighat, Shimla, Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba                    | 68 . 34 |
| 22 | Jammu & Kashmir  | Himalayan Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Jammu - Srinagar - Pahalgam - Bhagwati Nagar - Anantnag - Salamabad Uri - Kargil - Leh                                | 77 . 33 |
| 23 | Jammu & Kashmir  | Himalayan Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Jammu - Rajouri - Shopian - Pulwama .                                                           | 81 . 60 |
| 24 | Jammu & Kashmir  | Himalayan Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Tourist Facilities - Construction of Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in Floods in 2014 under PM Development Package | 90 . 43 |
| 25 | Jammu & Kashmir  | Himalayan Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai and Sudhmahadev                                                                        | 91 . 99 |
| 26 | Jammu & Kashmir  | Himalayan Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Tourist facilities at Anantnag - Pulwama - Kishtwar - Pahalgam -                                                      | 86 . 39 |

|    |                 |                             | Zanskar Padum - Daksum Ranjit Sagar Dam                                                                                            | -       |
|----|-----------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 27 | Jammu & Kashmir | Himalayan Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg - Baramulla - Kupwara - Kargil - Leh                                                  | 91 . 84 |
| 28 | Jharkhand       | Eco Circuit 2018 - 19       | Development of Eco Tourism circuit : Dalma - Betla National park - Mirchaiya - Netarhat                                            | 30 . 44 |
| 29 | Kerala          | Eco Circuit 2015 - 16       | Development of Pathanamthitta - Gavi - Vagamon - Thekkady                                                                          | 64 . 08 |
| 30 | Kerala          | Spiritual Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Sabarimala - Erumeli - Pampa - Sannidhanam                                                                          | 46 . 54 |
| 31 | Kerala          | Spiritual Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Sree Padmanabha Arnamula                                                                                            | 78 . 08 |
| 32 | Kerala          | Rural Circuit 2018 - 19     | Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project                                                                              | 57 . 35 |
| 33 | Kerala          | Spiritual Circuit 2018 - 19 | Development Sivagiri Sree Narayana Guru Ashram - Arruvipuram - Kunnumpara Sree Subrahmania - Chembazhanthi Sree Narayana Gurukulam | 66 . 42 |
| 34 | Madhya Pradesh  | Wildlife Circuit 2015 - 16  | Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna - Mukundpur - Sanjay - Dubri - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Mukki - Pench                        | 92 . 10 |
| 35 | Madhya Pradesh  | Buddhist Circuit 2016 - 17  | Development of Sanchi - Satna - Rewa - Mandsaur - Dhar                                                                             | 74 . 02 |
| 36 | Madhya Pradesh  | Heritage Circuit            | Development of Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Chanderi                                                                             | 89 . 82 |

|    |                | 2016 - 17                      | - Bhimbetka - Mandu                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |         |
|----|----------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 37 | Madhya Pradesh | Eco Circuit 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 |
| 38 | Maharashtra    | Coastal Circuit 2015 - 16      | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit - Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg ( Beach & Creek ) , Mitbhav                                                                                                                                    | 19 . 06 |
| 39 | Maharashtra    | Spiritual Circuit 2018 - 19    | Development of Waki - Adasa - Dhapewada - Paradsingha - Telankhandi - Girad                                                                                                                                                                 | 45 . 47 |
| 40 | Manipur        | North - East Circuit 2015 - 16 | Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur : Imphal - Khongjom                                                                                                                                                                               | 72 . 23 |
| 41 | Manipur        | Spiritual Circuit 2016 - 17    | Development of Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple - Shri Gopinath Temple - Shri Bungshibodon Temple - Shri Kaina Temple                                                                                                   | 45 . 34 |
| 42 | Meghalaya      | North East Circuit 2016 - 17   | Development of Umium ( Lake View ) , U Lum Sohpetbneng - Mawdiangdiang - Orchid Lake Resort                                                                                                                                                 | 99 . 13 |
| 43 | Meghalaya      | North East Circuit 2018 - 19   | Development of West Khasi Hills ( Nongkhlaw - KremTirot - Khudoi & Kohmang Falls - Khri River - Mawthadraishan, Shillong ) , Jaintia Hills ( Krang Suri Falls - Shyrmang - Iooksi ) , Garo Hills ( Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves ) | 84 . 97 |

|   44. | Mizoram    | North East Circuit 2015 - 16   | Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek .                                                                                                     | 92 . 26   |
|-------|------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
|    45 | Mizoram    | Eco Circuit 2016 - 17          | Development of Eco - Adventure Circuit Aizawl - Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Chatlang - Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng - Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang | 66 . 37   |
|    46 | Nagaland   | Tribal Circuit 2015 - 16       | Development of Tribal Circuit Peren - Kohima - Wokha                                                                                                                    | 97 . 36   |
|    47 | Nagaland   | Tribal Circuit 2016 - 17       | Development of Mokokchung - Tuensang - Mon                                                                                                                              | 98 . 14   |
|    48 | Odisha     | Coastal Circuit 2016 - 17      | Development of Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara                                                                                                                   | 70 . 82   |
|    49 | Puducherry | Coastal Circuit 2015 - 16      | Development of Dubrayapet - Arikamedu - Veerampattinam - Chunnambar - Nallavadu / Narambai - Manapet - Kalapet - Puducherry - Yanam                                     | 58 . 44   |
|    50 | Puducherry | Heritage Circuit 2017 - 18     | Development of Franco - Tamil Village, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam                                                                                                         | 49 . 44   |
|    51 | Puducherry | Spiritual Circuit 2017 - 18    | Development of Spiritual Circuit in Puducherry                                                                                                                          | 34 . 96   |
|    52 | Punjab     | Heritage Circuit 2018 - 19     | Development of Anandpur Sahib - Fatehgarh Sahib - Chamkaur Sahib - Ferozpur - Khatkar Kalan - Kalanour - Patiala                                                        | 85 . 32   |
|    53 | Rajasthan  | Desert                         | Development of Sambhar Lake                                                                                                                                             | 50 . 01   |

|               | Circuit 2015 - 16            | Town and Other Destinations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |         |
|---------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 54. Rajasthan | Krishna Circuit 2016 - 17    | Development of Govind Dev ji temple ( Jaipur ) , Khatu Shyam Ji ( Sikar ) and Nathdwara ( Rajsamand )                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 75 . 80 |
| 55. Rajasthan | Spiritual Circuit 2016 - 17  | Development of Spiritual Circuit - 'Development of Churu ( Salasar Balaji ) - Jaipur ( Shri Samodke Balaji, Ghatke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji ) - Viratnagar ( Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple ) - Bharatpur ( Kaman Region ) - Dholpur ( Muchkund ) - Mehndipur Balaji - Chittorgarh ( Sanwaliyaji )                                                                                                                      | 87 . 05 |
| 56. Rajasthan | Heritage Circuit 2017 - 18   | Development of Heritage Circuit Development of Rajsamand ( Kumbhalgarh Fort ) - Jaipur ( Facade Illumination in Jaipur and Nahargarh Fort ) - Jhalawar ( Gagron Fort ) - Chittorgarh ( Chittorgarh Fort ) - Jaisalmer ( Jaisalmer Fort ) - Hanumangarh ( Gogamedi ) - Udaipur ( Pratap Gaurav Kendra ) - Dholpur ( Bagh - I - Nilofor and Purani Chawani ) - Nagaur ( Meera Bai Smarak, Merta ) - Tonk ( Sunehri Kothi ) | 70 . 61 |
| 57. Sikkim    | North East Circuit 2015 - 16 | Development of Tourist Circuit linking Rangpo ( entry ) - Rorathang - Aritar - Phadamchen - Nathang - Sherathang - Tsongmo - Gangtok - Phodong - Mangan -                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | 98 . 05 |

|    |            |                              | Lachung - Yumthang - Lachen - Thangu - Gurudongmer - Mangan - Gangtok - TuminLingee - Singtam ( exit )                                                                 |         |
|----|------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 58 | Sikkim     | North East Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam - Maka - Temi - BermoikTokel - Phongia - Namchi - Jorthang - Okharey - Sombaria - Daramdin - Jorethang - Melli ( Exit ) | 95 . 32 |
| 59 | Tamil Nadu | Coastal Circuit 2016 - 17    | Development of ( Chennai - Mamamallapuram - Rameshwaram - Manpadu - Kanyakumari )                                                                                      | 73 . 13 |
| 60 | Telangana  | Eco Circuit 2015 - 16        | Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district                                                                                                           | 91 . 62 |
| 61 | Telangana  | Tribal Circuit 2016 - 17     | Development of Mulugu - Laknavaram - Medavaram - Tadvai - Damaravi - Mallur - Bogatha Waterfalls                                                                       | 79 . 87 |
| 62 | Telangana  | Heritage Circuit 2017 - 18   | Development of Qutub Shahi Heritage Park - Paigah Tombs - Hayat Bakshi Mosque - Raymond's Tomb                                                                         | 96 . 90 |
| 63 | Tripura    | North East Circuit 2015 - 16 | Development of Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur - Tirthamukh - Mandirghat - Dumboor - NarikelKunja - Gandachara - Ambassa                          | 82 . 85 |
| 64 | Tripura    | North East Circuit 2018 - 19 | Development of Surma Cherra - Unakoti - Jampui Hills - Gunabati - Bhunaneshwari - Neermahal - Boxanagar -                                                              | 44 . 83 |

|    |               |                             | Chottakhola - Pilak - Avangchaarra                                                                                                                                                                        |          |
|----|---------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 65 | Uttar Pradesh | Buddhist Circuit 2016 - 17  | Development of Srawasti, Kushinagar, & Kapilwastu                                                                                                                                                         | 87 . 89  |
| 66 | Uttar Pradesh | Ramayana Circuit 2016 - 17  | Development of Chitrakoot and Shringverpur                                                                                                                                                                | 69 . 45  |
| 67 | Uttar Pradesh | Spiritual Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Ahar - Aligarh - Kasganj - Sarosi ( Unnao ) - Pratapgarh - Kausambi - Mirzapur - Gorakhpur - Domariyaganj - Basti - Barabanki - Azamgarh - Kairana - Baghpat - Shahjahanpur                | 71 . 91  |
| 68 | Uttar Pradesh | Spiritual Circuit 2016 - 17 | Development of Bijnor - Meerut - Kanpur - Kanpur Dehat - Banda - Ghazipur - Salempur - Ghosi - Balia - Ambedkar Nagar - Aligarh - Fatehpur - Deoria - Mahoba - Sonbhadra - Chandauli - Mishrikh - Bhadohi | 67 . 51  |
| 69 | Uttar Pradesh | Heritage Circuit 2016 - 17  | Development of Kalinjar Fort ( Banda ) - Maghar Dham ( Sant Kabir Nagar ) - Chauri Chaura, Shaheed Sthal ( Fatehpur ) - Mahuar shaheed Sthal ( Ghosi ) - Shaheed Smarak ( Meerut )                        | 36 . 65  |
| 70 | Uttar Pradesh | Ramayana Circuit 2017 - 18  | Development of Ayodhya                                                                                                                                                                                    | 127 . 21 |
| 71 | Uttar Pradesh | Spiritual Circuit 2018 - 19 | Development of Jewar - Dadri - Sikandrabad - Noida - Khurja - Banda                                                                                                                                       | 12 . 03  |

| 72.                    | Uttar Pradesh          | Spiritual Circuit 2018 - 19   | Development of Gorakhnath Temple ( Gorakhpur ) , Devipattan Temple ( Balrampur ) and Vatvashni Temple ( Domariyagunj )                                                                    | 18 . 30                |
|------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| 73.                    | Uttarakhand            | Eco Circuit 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                |
| 74.                    | Uttarakhand            | Heritage Circuit 2016 - 17    | Integrated Development of Heritage Circuit in Kumaon Region - Katarmal - Jogeshwar - Baijnath - Devidhura                                                                                 | 76 . 32                |
| 75.                    | West Bengal            | Coastal Circuit 2015 - 16     | Development of Beach Circuit : Udaipur - Digha - Shankarpur - Tajpur - Mandarmani - Fraserganj - Bakkhlai - Henry Island                                                                  | 67 . 99                |
| 76.                    | -                      | Wayside Amenities 2018 - 19   | Development of Wayside Amenities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar at Varanasi - Gaya; Kushinagar - Gaya - Kushinagar in collaboration with MoRTH                                                | 17 . 50                |
| Total Amount 5290 . 33 | Total Amount 5290 . 33 | Total Amount 5290 . 33        | Total Amount 5290 . 33                                                                                                                                                                    | Total Amount 5290 . 33 |

## List of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme : -

|   S . No . | State / UT     | Project Name                                        | Sanction Year   | Sanction Amount ( in ₹Crores )   |
|------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------|
|          1 | Andhra Pradesh | Development of Amaravati Town, Guntur District as a | 2015 - 16       | 27 . 77                          |

|    |                   | Tourist Destination                                                         | Tourist Destination        |           |         |
|----|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-----------|---------|
|  2 | Andhra Pradesh    | Development of Temple                                                       | Srisailam                  | 2017 - 18 | 43 . 08 |
|  3 | Andhra Pradesh    | Sri Varaha Lakshmi Swami Vari Devasthanam Simhachalam Vishakhapatnam Temple | Narsimha at in             | 2022 - 23 | 54 . 04 |
|  4 | Andhra Pradesh    | Development of Tourism Infrastructure Annavaram Temple Town                 | Pilgrimage in              | 2024 - 25 | 25 . 33 |
|  5 | Arunachal Pradesh | Development of Kund, Lohit Distt .                                          | Parshuram                  | 2020 - 21 | 37 . 88 |
|  6 | Assam             | Development of Temple and Destination in and Guwahati                       | Kamakhya Pilgrimage around | 2015 - 16 | 29 . 80 |
|  7 | Bihar             | Development at Patna                                                        | Sahib                      | 2015 - 16 | 29 . 62 |
|  8 | Bihar             | Development of basic at Vishnupad temple, Bihar                             | facilities Gaya,           | 2014 - 15 | 3 . 63  |
|  9 | Bihar             | Development of Bhawani Temple, Saran                                        | Ambika                     | 2024 - 25 | 13 . 29 |
| 10 | Chhattisgarh      | Development of Bamleshwari Devi Dongargarh, District, Chhattisgarh          | Maa Temple, Rajnandgaon    | 2020 - 21 | 48 . 44 |
| 11 | Goa               | Development of Bom Basilica                                                 | Jesus                      | 2024 - 25 | 16 . 46 |
| 12 | Gujarat           | Development of Dwarka                                                       |                            | 2016 - 17 | 10 . 46 |
| 13 | Gujarat           | Development of Amenities at Somnath                                         | Pilgrimage                 | 2016 - 17 | 45 . 36 |
| 14 | Gujarat           | Development of Promenade Somnath                                            | at                         | 2018 - 19 | 47 . 12 |
| 15 | Gujarat           | Development of Facilities at Ambaji Banaskantha, Gujarat                    | Pilgrimage Temple,         | 2022 - 23 | 50 . 00 |
| 16 | Haryana           | Development of Mata Devi Temple and Nada Gurudwara in Panchkula             | Mansa Saheb                | 2019 - 20 | 48 . 53 |

|    |                 | District                                                                                                                |           |         |
|----|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------|
| 17 | Jammu & Kashmir | Development at Hazratbal Shrine, Srinagar                                                                               | 2016 - 17 | 40 . 46 |
| 18 | Jharkhand       | Development of Baba Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar                                                                            | 2018 - 19 | 36 . 79 |
| 19 | Karnataka       | Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru                                           | 2023 - 24 | 45 . 38 |
| 20 | Karnataka       | Development of Renuka Yallama Devi temple                                                                               | 2024 - 25 | 18 . 37 |
| 21 | Karnataka       | Development of Basic Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist .                                                          | 2024 - 25 | 22 . 25 |
| 22 | Kerala          | Development at Guruvayur Temple                                                                                         | 2016 - 17 | 45 . 19 |
| 23 | Madhya Pradesh  | Development of Amarkantak                                                                                               | 2020 - 21 | 49 . 99 |
| 24 | Madhya Pradesh  | Development of Omkareshwar                                                                                              | 2017 - 18 | 43 . 93 |
| 25 | Maharashtra     | Development of Trimbakeshwar, Nashik                                                                                    | 2017 - 18 | 45 . 41 |
| 26 | Meghalaya       | Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation in Meghalaya                                                                     | 2020 - 21 | 29 . 29 |
| 27 | Mizoram         | Development of Infrastructure for Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism in the State of Mizoram                               | 2022 - 23 | 44 . 89 |
| 28 | Mizoram         | Development of Basic Amenities under PRASHAD scheme in Vangchhia, Champhai District                                     | 2024 - 25 | 5 . 47  |
| 29 | Nagaland        | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure in Nagaland                                                                    | 2018 - 19 | 25 . 20 |
| 30 | Nagaland        | Development of Pilgrimage Tourism Infrastructure at Zunheboto                                                           | 2022 - 23 | 18 . 18 |
| 31 | Odisha          | Infrastructure Development at Puri, Shree Jagannath Dham - Ramachandi - Prachi River front at Demuli under Mega Circuit | 2014 - 15 | 50 . 00 |
| 32 | Puducherry      | Development of Pilgrim Facilites & Tourist attractions                                                                  | 2024 - 25 | 25 . 94 |

|    |               | for Sri Dharbaranyeswara Temple                                                                         |           |         |
|----|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------|
| 33 | Punjab        | Development of Karuna Sagar Valmiki Sthal at Amritsar                                                   | 2015 - 16 | 6 . 40  |
| 34 | Punjab        | Development of Chamkaur Sahib at Rupar, Punjab                                                          | 2021 - 22 | 30 . 52 |
| 35 | Rajasthan     | Integrated Development of Pushkar / Ajmer                                                               | 2015 - 16 | 32 . 64 |
| 36 | Sikkim        | Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation at Four Patron Saints, Yuksom                                    | 2020 - 21 | 33 . 32 |
| 37 | Tamil Nadu    | Development of Kanchipuram                                                                              | 2016 - 17 | 13 . 99 |
| 38 | Tamil Nadu    | Development of Velankanni                                                                               | 2016 - 17 | 4 . 86  |
| 39 | Tamil Nadu    | Development of 8 Navagraha Temples                                                                      | 2024 - 25 | 40 . 94 |
| 40 | Telangana     | Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur                                                           | 2020 - 21 | 38 . 90 |
| 41 | Telangana     | Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara ( Ramappa ) Temple, Mulugu | 2022 - 23 | 62 . 00 |
| 42 | Telangana     | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem District                 | 2022 - 23 | 41 . 38 |
| 43 | Telangana     | Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam                                    | 2024 - 25 | 4 . 22  |
| 44 | Tripura       | Development of Tripura Sundari Temple, Udaipur                                                          | 2020 - 21 | 34 . 43 |
| 45 | Uttar Pradesh | Development of Varanasi - Phase - I                                                                     | 2015 - 16 | 18 . 73 |
| 46 | Uttar Pradesh | Development of Mathura - Vrindavan as Mega Tourist Circuit ( Ph - II )                                  | 2014 - 15 | 10 . 98 |
| 47 | Uttar Pradesh | River Cruise Tourism in Ganga, Varanasi                                                                 | 2017 - 18 | 9 . 02  |
| 48 | Uttar Pradesh | Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centre at Vrindavan                                                | 2014 - 15 | 9 . 36  |

| 49           | Uttar Pradesh   | Development of Varanasi - Phase - II                                                 | 2017 - 18    | 44 . 60   |
|--------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|-----------|
| 50           | Uttar Pradesh   | Development of Infrastructure facilities at Govardhan                                | 2018 - 19    | 37 . 59   |
| 51           | Uttarakhand     | Integrated Development of Kedarnath                                                  | 2015 - 16    | 34 . 77   |
| 52           | Uttarakhand     | Development of Infrastructure for Pilgrimage Facilitation in Badrinath Ji Dham       | 2018 - 19    | 56 . 15   |
| 53           | Uttarakhand     | Augmentation of Pilgrimage Infrastructure Facilities and Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham | 2021 - 22    | 54 . 36   |
| 54           | West Bengal     | Development of Belur Math                                                            | 2016 - 17    | 30 . 03   |
| Total Amount | Total Amount    | Total Amount                                                                         | Total Amount | 1726 . 74 |

## List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2 . 0 : -

|   S No . | State             | Year of Sanction   | Destination        | Name of the Experience                                                | Sanctioned Cost ( In ₹ Crore )   |
|----------|-------------------|--------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
|        1 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024 - 25          | Bapatala           | Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience                            | 97 . 52                          |
|        2 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2023 - 24          | Araku - Lambasingi | Borra Cave Experience at Araku                                        | 29 . 87                          |
|        3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2023 - 24          | Nacho              | Unlock Nacho Expedition                                               | 14 . 02                          |
|        4 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2023 - 24          | Mechuka            | Mechuka Cultural Haat                                                 | 18 . 48                          |
|        5 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2023 - 24          | Mechuka            | Mechuka Adventure Park                                                | 12 . 75                          |
|        6 | Assam             | 2023 - 24          | Kokrajhar          | Kokrajhar Wetland Experience                                          | 26 . 67                          |
|        7 | Assam             | 2023 - 24          | Jorhat             | Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate                                      | 23 . 88                          |
|        8 | Bihar             | 2024 - 25          | Bodh Gaya          | Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya | 165 . 44                         |

|   9 | Chhattisgarh                         | 2024 - 25   | Kawardha                                 | Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kabirdham District                      | 145 . 99   |
|-----|--------------------------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
|  10 | Dadra Nagar & Haveli and Daman & Diu | 2024 - 25   | Daman                                    | Daman Convention Centre                                                 | 147 . 13   |
|  11 | Goa                                  | 2023 - 24   | Porvorim                                 | Porvorim Creek Experience                                               | 24 . 07    |
|  12 | Goa                                  | 2023 - 24   | Colva                                    | Colva Beach Experience                                                  | 19 . 98    |
|  13 | Haryana                              | 2024 - 25   | Panchkula                                | Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park  | 26 . 68    |
|  14 | Haryana                              | 2024 - 25   | Panchkula                                | Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden                                       | 65 . 82    |
|  15 | Himachal Pradesh                     | 2024 - 25   | Maa Chintpurni Temple ( District - Una ) | Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una                          | 56 . 26    |
|  16 | Karnataka                            | 2023 - 24   | Hampi                                    | Setting up of ' Traveller nooks '                                       | 25 . 63    |
|  17 | Karnataka                            | 2023 - 24   | Mysuru                                   | Tonga ride Heritage experience zone                                     | 2 . 71     |
|  18 | Karnataka                            | 2023 - 24   | Mysuru                                   | Ecological Experience Zone                                              | 18 . 48    |
|  19 | Kerala                               | 2023 - 24   | Kumarakom                                | Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience                                     | 13 . 92    |
|  20 | Kerala                               | 2024 - 25   | Alappuzha                                | Alappuzha : A Global Water Wonderland                                   | 93 . 17    |
|  21 | Kerala                               | 2024 - 25   | Malampuzha                               | Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park | 75 . 87    |
|  22 | Ladakh                               | 2023 - 24   | Leh                                      | Julley Leh Biodiversity Park                                            | 23 . 16    |
|  23 | Ladakh                               | 2023 - 24   | Kargil                                   | Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience                          | 11 . 91    |

|   24 | Lakshadwee p   | 2024 - 25   | Bangaram               | Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Bangaram                           | 81 . 18   |
|------|----------------|-------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
|   25 | Madhya Pradesh | 2023 - 24   | Gwalior                | Phoolbagh Experience Zone                                               | 16 . 73   |
|   26 | Madhya Pradesh | 2023 - 24   | Chitrakoot             | Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot                                      | 27 . 21   |
|   27 | Madhya Pradesh | 2024 - 25   | Pitambara Peeth, Datia | Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia                                    | 44 . 24   |
|   28 | Maharashtra    | 2023 - 24   | Pune                   | Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park - Phase 3                             | 76 . 22   |
|   29 | Meghalaya      | 2023 - 24   | Sohra                  | Waterfall Trails Experience                                             | 27 . 84   |
|   30 | Meghalaya      | 2023 - 24   | Sohra                  | Meghalayan Age Cave Experience                                          | 32 . 45   |
|   31 | Mizoram        | 2024 - 25   | Champhai               | Eco Resort Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur & Mualbuhvum, Champhai | 38 . 85   |
|   32 | Mizoram        | 2024 - 25   | Champhai               | Heritage and Cultural Centre, Champhai                                  | 33 . 87   |
|   33 | Nagaland       | 2023 - 24   | Chumoukedima           | Eco - Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint                             | 7 . 87    |
|   34 | Nagaland       | 2023 - 24   | Chumuoukedi ma         | Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat                            | 21 . 56   |
|   35 | Nagaland       | 2024 - 25   | Chumuoukedi ma         | Adventure Tourism Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema            | 32 . 54   |
|   36 | Puducherry     | 2023 - 24   | Karaikal               | Karaikal beach and waterfront experience                                | 20 . 29   |
|   37 | Punjab         | 2023 - 24   | Kapurthala             | Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland                                | 20 . 06   |
|   38 | Punjab         | 2023 - 24   | Amritsar               | Border Tourism Experience at Attari                                     | 25 . 90   |
|   39 | Rajasthan      | 2023 - 24   | Bundi                  | Spiritual Experience,                                                   | 21 . 65   |

|              |               |              | Keshavraipatan                           |                                                                            |           |
|--------------|---------------|--------------|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| 40           | Rajasthan     | 2024 - 25    | Sikar                                    | Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple ( Sikar )                  | 87 . 87   |
| 41           | Rajasthan     | 2024 - 25    | Karni Mata temple, Bikaner dist .        | Development Works at Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner                       | 22 . 57   |
| 42           | Rajasthan     | 2024 - 25    | Malaseri Dungari ( District - Bhilwara ) | Development of Malaseri Dungri, Bhilwara District                          | 48 . 73   |
| 43           | Sikkim        | 2023 - 24    | Gyalshing                                | Eco - Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster                                | 15 . 40   |
| 44           | Sikkim        | 2023 - 24    | Gangtok                                  | Gangtok Cultural Village                                                   | 22 . 59   |
| 45           | Tamil Nadu    | 2023 - 24    | Mamallapura m                            | Immersive experience at Shore Temple                                       | 30 . 02   |
| 46           | Telangana     | 2023 - 24    | Bhongir                                  | Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone                                             | 56 . 81   |
| 47           | Telangana     | 2023 - 24    | Ananathagiri                             | Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest                                     | 38 . 00   |
| 48           | Tripura       | 2024 - 25    | Agartala                                 | Tripura Heritage Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala ( Phase - 1 &2 ) | 48 . 94   |
| 49           | Uttar Pradesh | 2023 - 24    | Prayagraj                                | Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp                                    | 14 . 52   |
| 50           | Uttar Pradesh | 2023 - 24    | Naimisaranya                             | Vedic - wellness Experience                                                | 17 . 80   |
| 51           | Uttarakhand   | 2023 - 24    | Pithoragarh                              | Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji                                  | 17 . 86   |
| 52           | Uttarakhand   | 2023 - 24    | Champawat                                | Tea Garden Experience                                                      | 19 . 89   |
| TOTAL AMOUNT | TOTAL AMOUNT  | TOTAL AMOUNT | TOTAL AMOUNT                             | TOTAL AMOUNT                                                               | 2108 . 87 |

List of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub -scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme

|   S . No . | State / UT            | Year of Sanction   | Name of the Project                                                                              | Sanctioned Cost ( In ₹ Crore )   |
|------------|-----------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
|          1 | Andhra Pradesh 2024 - | 25                 | Ahobilam - A spiritual Odyssey                                                                   | 25 . 00                          |
|          2 | Andhra Pradesh        | 2024 - 25          | Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar                          | 25 . 00                          |
|          3 | Arunachal Pradesh     | 2024 - 25          | Bichom Dam Adventure & Eco - Tourism Project                                                     | 9 . 90                           |
|          4 | Arunachal Pradesh     | 2024 - 25          | Kibhito Frontier Tourism - Gateway to Serenity                                                   | 4 . 96                           |
|          5 | Assam                 | 2024 - 25          | Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar                                                              | 9 . 99                           |
|          6 | Bihar                 | 2024 - 25          | Development of Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran                                  | 24 . 29                          |
|          7 | Chhattisgarh          | 2024 - 25          | Development of Mayali Bagicha as Eco Tourism Destination                                         | 9 . 97                           |
|          8 | Goa                   | 2024 - 25          | Beautification and Development of Harvalem Waterfall at Mayem Village                            | 9 . 81                           |
|          9 | Gujarat               | 2024 - 25          | Transformation of sharmishtha Lake : Light & culture at Vadnagar                                 | 17 . 29                          |
|         10 | Gujarat               | 2024 - 25          | The Sacred Ocean Retreat at Harsiddhi Shore, Porbandar                                           | 24 . 66                          |
|         11 | Gujarat               | 2024 - 25          | THOL : Transformative Tourism' Harmonious Sustainability, Optimized Skilling' Leading Technology | 9 . 96                           |
|         12 | Himachal Pradesh      | 2024 - 25          | Tourism Infrastructure Development at Kaza                                                       | 24 . 82                          |

| 13                | Himachal Pradesh   | 2024 - 25                                                                         | Tourism Infrastructure Development at Rakchham, Chhitkul   | 4 . 96   |
|-------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 14 Jharkhand      | 2024 - 25          | Tourism Infrastructure Development at Ramrekha Dham, Simdega                      | 18 . 87                                                    |          |
| 15 Kerala         | 2024 - 25          | Thalassery : The Spiritual Nexus                                                  |                                                            | 25 . 00  |
| 16 Kerala         | 2024 - 25          | Varkala -                                                                         | Dakshin Kashi                                              | 25 . 00  |
| 17 Ladakh         | 2024 - 25          | Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Tourism Hub Integrating Sightings and progress | : wildlife community                                       | 9 . 82   |
| 18 Madhya Pradesh | 2024 - 25          | Medieval Splendor 2 . Orchha                                                      | 0,                                                         | 25 . 00  |
| 19 Maharashtra    | 2024 - 25          | Development Ahmednagar Fort                                                       | of                                                         | 25 . 00  |
| 20 Manipur        | 2024 - 25          | Development of Ancient capital of Manipur, Langthabal Konug                       |                                                            | 24 . 69  |
| 21 Meghalaya      | 2024 - 25          | Mawphlang cultural Heritage centre                                                | &                                                          | 24 . 87  |
| 22 Meghalaya      | 2024 - 25          | Nartiang Spiritual Cultural Centre                                                | &                                                          | 24 . 87  |
| 23 Nagaland       | 2024 - 25          | Soulful Trails : The Impur Heritage Experience, Village                           | Impur                                                      | 24 . 94  |
| 24 Nagaland       | 2024 - 25          | Deveropment of wings over Doyang : An Eco - Haven' Doyang Reservoir               | Tourism                                                    | 10 . 00  |
| 25 Puducherry     | 2024 - 25          | Development of Town                                                               | White                                                      | 22 . 19  |
| 26 Punjab         | 2024 - 25          | Cultural and Heritage Strech at Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur                    |                                                            | 25 . 00  |
| 27 Punjab         | 2024 - 25          | of peace and Harmony Sri Anandpur                                                 | Heritage street - A symbor at Sahib, Rupnagar              | 24 . 90  |
| 28 Sikkim         | 2024 - 25          | Echoes of Valor :                                                                 | The                                                        | 5 . 00   |

|              |               |              | Gnathang Valley Experience, " Gnathang Village                       |          |
|--------------|---------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 29           | Sikkim        | 2024 - 25    | Kabi Chronicles : A journey through Unity and Heritage, Kabi, Mangan | 24 . 96  |
| 30           | Tamil Nadu    | 2024 - 25    | lconic Transformation of Rameswaram                                  | 20 . 01  |
| 31           | Telangana     | 2024 - 25    | Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda                | 24 . 85  |
| 32           | Telangana     | 2024 - 25    | Development of Eco - TourisJn Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy      | 9 . 98   |
| 33           | Uttar Pradesh | 2024 - 25    | Development of Cultural Landscape at Mahoba                          | 24 . 98  |
| 34           | Uttarakhand   | 2024 - 25    | Development of Jadung Festive Ground', Jadung                        | 4 . 99   |
| 35           | Uttarakhand   | 2024 - 25    | Development of Kainchidham campus, Kainchidham                       | 17 . 60  |
| 36           | Uttarakhand   | 2024 - 25    | Mana Haat project                                                    | 4 . 99   |
| Total Amount | Total Amount  | Total Amount | Total Amount                                                         | 648 . 10 |

List  of  Projects  sanctioned  under  the  Special  Assistance  to  States  for Capital  Investment  (SASCI) -Development  of  Iconic  Tourist  Centres  to Global Scale

|   S . No . | State             | Year of Sanction   | Name of the Project                                                         | Sanctioned Cost ( In ₹ Crore )   |
|------------|-------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
|          1 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024 - 25          | Enriching the fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota                        | 77 . 91                          |
|          2 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024 - 25          | Akhanda Godavari - ( Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat ) in Raja Mahendravaram, | 94 . 44                          |
|          3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2024 - 25          | Siang Adventure & Eco - Retreat in Pasighat                                 | 46 . 48                          |

| 4. Assam          | 2024 - 25   | Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati                                     | 97 . 12   |
|-------------------|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| 5. Assam          | 2024 - 25   | Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar                                             | 94 . 76   |
| 6. Bihar          | 2024 - 25   | Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa                                          | 97 . 61   |
| 7. Bihar          | 2024 - 25   | Karamchat Eco - Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat                               | 49 . 51   |
| 8. Chhattisgarh   | 2024 - 25   | Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur                                       | 95 . 79   |
| 9. Chhattisgarh   | 2024 - 25   | Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur                         | 51 . 87   |
| 10.Goa            | 2024 - 25   | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda                                          | 97 . 46   |
| 11.Goa            | 2024 - 25   | Townsquare in Porvorim                                                               | 90 . 74   |
| 12.Gujarat        | 2024 - 25   | Ecotourism Destination at Kerly ( Mokarsagar ) in Porbandar                          | 99 . 50   |
| 13.Gujarat        | 2024 - 25   | Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo                                          | 51 . 56   |
| 14.Jharkhand      | 2024 - 25   | Eco - Tourism Development of Tilaiyya ' in Koderma                                   | 34 . 87   |
| 15.Karnataka      | 2024 - 25   | Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru    | 99 . 17   |
| 16.Karnataka      | 2024 - 25   | Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi                                    | 100 . 00  |
| 17.Kerala         | 2024 - 25   | Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco - recreational Hub in Kollam                          | 59 . 71   |
| 18.Kerala         | 2024 - 25   | Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa                         | 95 . 34   |
| 19.Madhya Pradesh | 2024 - 25   | Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha                                                | 99 . 92   |
| 20.Madhya Pradesh | 2024 - 25   | International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal                                   | 99 . 38   |
| 21.Maharashtra    | 2024 - 25   | INS - Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg | 46 . 91   |

| 22.Maharashtra   | 2024 - 25   | Development of RAM - KAL PATH in Nashik                                                                               | 99 . 14   |
|------------------|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| 23.Manipur       | 2024 - 25   | Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak                                                                                      | 89 . 48   |
| 24.Meghalaya     | 2024 - 25   | MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu                                                                                       | 99 . 27   |
| 25.Meghalaya     | 2024 - 25   | Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong                                                                               | 99 . 27   |
| 26.Odisha        | 2024 - 25   | Development of Hirakund                                                                                               | 99 . 90   |
| 27.Odisha        | 2024 - 25   | Development of Satkosia                                                                                               | 99 . 99   |
| 28.Punjab        | 2024 - 25   | Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed - e - Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar | 53 . 45   |
| 29.Rajasthan     | 2024 - 25   | Development at Amber - Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur                                                       | 49 . 31   |
| 30.Rajasthan     | 2024 - 25   | Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur                                                                                     | 96 . 61   |
| 31.Sikkim        | 2024 - 25   | Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi                                                                              | 97 . 37   |
| 32.Sikkim        | 2024 - 25   | Border Experience in Nathula                                                                                          | 68 . 19   |
| 33.Tamil Nadu    | 2024 - 25   | Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram                                                              | 99 . 67   |
| 34.Tamil Nadu    | 2024 - 25   | Garden of Flowers in Devala                                                                                           | 70 . 23   |
| 35.Telangana     | 2024 - 25   | Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa                                                                 | 73 . 74   |
| 36.Telangana     | 2024 - 25   | Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala                                                                   | 68 . 10   |
| 37.Tripura       | 2024 - 25   | Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati                                                                              | 97 . 70   |
| 38.Uttar Pradesh | 2024 - 25   | Development of Bateshwar in District - Agra                                                                           | 74 . 05   |
| 39.Uttar Pradesh | 2024 - 25   | Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti                                                                  | 80 . 24   |
| 40.Uttarakhand   | 2024 - 25   | Iconic City Rishikesh : Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh                                                             | 100 . 00  |
|                  |             | Total Amount                                                                                                          | 3295 . 76 |

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## ANNEXURE -II

STATEMENT IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (b) OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO . *217  ANSWERED  ON  04 . 08 . 2025  REGARDING  OPTIMUM HARNESSING OF TOURISM POTENTIAL RAISED BY SHRI T R BAALU

State wise details of fairs and festivals supported by Ministry of Tourism under DPPH scheme for last five years is as follows :

( Rs . In lakhs )

| Name of state   | Year      | Name of Fairs & Festivals              | Amount sanctioned   |
|-----------------|-----------|----------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Arunachal       | 2020 - 21 | Pedal to Pakke                         | 25 . 00             |
| Pradesh         | 2021 - 22 | Easterly Essence Ledum Festival        | 25 . 00             |
|                 |           | Orange Festival of Music and Adventure | 25 . 00             |
|                 | 2022 - 23 | Si Donyi Festival                      | 25 . 00             |
|                 |           | Orange Festival                        | 25 . 00             |
|                 | 2023 - 24 | Aroma of Arunachal Pradesh             | 10 . 36             |
| Assam           | 2021 - 22 | Bhogali Festival                       | 25 . 00             |
|                 |           | Rongoli festivals                      | 25 . 00             |
| Chandigarh      | 2021 - 22 | Chandigarh Carnival Festival and       | 10 . 00             |
|                 |           | New Year Extravaganza                  | 10 . 0              |
|                 |           | 50 th Chandigarh Rose Festival         | 10 . 00             |
|                 | 2022 - 23 | Chandigarh Carnival                    | 15 . 00             |
|                 |           | Rose Festival                          | 15 . 00             |
| Goa             | 2020 - 21 | Carnival Festival                      | 25 . 00             |
|                 |           | Shigmo Festival                        | 25 . 00             |
|                 | 2021 - 22 | Carnival Festival                      | 25 . 00             |
|                 |           | Shigmo Festival                        | 25 . 00             |
|                 | 2022 - 23 | Carnival Festival                      | 25 . 00             |
|                 |           | Shigmo Festival                        | 25 . 00             |
| Haryana         | 2021 - 22 | Surajkund International Crafts Mela    | 30 . 00             |
|                 | 2022 - 23 | Surajkund International Crafts Mela    | 30 . 00             |
| Himachal        | 2021 - 22 | International Shivratri festival       | 25 . 00             |

| Pradesh        | 2022 - 23   | International Shivratri festival                 | 25 . 00   |
|----------------|-------------|--------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Pradesh        | 2022 - 23   | International Kullu Dussehra Festival            | 25 . 00   |
| Pradesh        | 2024 - 25   | 1 . International Kullu Dussehra Festival        | 25 . 00   |
| Kerala         | 2022 - 23   | Sargalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival | 25 . 00   |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2020 - 21   | Baiga Olympics                                   | 20 . 00   |
|                | 2021 - 22   | Pachmarhi Utsav, Pachmarhi                       | 10 . 00   |
|                | 2021 - 22   | Jal Mahotsav, Hanuwantia                         | 25 . 00   |
|                | 2021 - 22   | Khajuraho Dance Festival                         | 15 . 00   |
|                | 2022 - 23   | Jal Mahotsav, Hanuwantia                         | 25 . 00   |
|                | 2022 - 23   | Khajuraho Dance Festival                         | 15 . 00   |
|                | 2023 - 24   | Jal Mahotsav, Hanuwantia                         | 22 . 12   |
|                | 2023 - 24   | Narmada Mahotsav                                 | 10 . 00   |
|                | 2023 - 24   | Gandhi Sagar Floating Festival                   | 35 . 00   |
|                | 2024 - 25   | 1 . Kuno Forest Festival                         | 25 . 00   |
|                | 2024 - 25   | 2 . Chanderi Festival                            | 25 . 00   |
|                | 2024 - 25   | 3 . Jal Mahotsav - Hanuwantiya                   | 30 . 00   |
| Meghalaya      | 2021 - 22   | Wangala Dance                                    | 25 . 00   |
| Meghalaya      | 2021 - 22   | Nongkrem Dance Festival                          | 25 . 00   |
| Meghalaya      | 2022 - 23   | Wangala Dance                                    | 25 . 00   |
| Meghalaya      | 2022 - 23   | Nongkrem Dance Festival                          | 25 . 00   |
| Meghalaya      | 2023 - 24   | Nongkrem Dance Festival                          | 25 . 00   |
| Meghalaya      | 2024 - 25   | 1 . The 100 Drums Wangala Dance Festival 2024    | 25 . 00   |
| Meghalaya      | 2024 - 25   | 2 . The Nongkrem Dance Festival 2024             | 16 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2020 - 21   | Anthurium Festival                               | 25 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2020 - 21   | Winter Festival                                  | 25 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2021 - 22   | Anthurium Festival                               | 25 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2021 - 22   | Winter Festival                                  | 25 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2022 - 23   | Anthurium Festival                               | 25 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2022 - 23   | Winter Festival                                  | 25 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2024 - 25   | 1 . Winter Festival 2024                         | 25 . 00   |
| Mizoram        | 2024 - 25   | 2 . Leitlanpui Music Festival                    | 25 . 00   |

|            |           | 2024                                                        |              |
|------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Nagaland   | 2021 - 22 | Hornbill Festival                                           | 20 . 00      |
|            | 2022 - 23 | The Angami ' s Sekrenyi Festival Ahuna Festival             | 10 . 00 5 00 |
|            |           |                                                             | .            |
|            |           | Runa Festival                                               | 5 . 00       |
|            |           | Sekrenyi Festival                                           | 5 . 00       |
|            |           | Autumn Festival at Nagaland House Kolkata                   | 5 . 00       |
|            |           | Autumn Festival at Nagaland House New Delhi                 | 5 . 00       |
|            |           | Hornbill Festival                                           | 25 . 00      |
|            | 2023 - 24 | Autumn Festival at Nagaland House, New Delhi                | 10 . 00      |
|            |           | Cuisine and Music Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama | 25 . 00      |
|            | 2024 - 25 | 1 . Autumn Festival at Nagaland House                       | 30 . 00      |
|            |           | 2 . Traditional Food & Folk Music Festival at Dimapur       | 25 . 00      |
|            |           | 3 . Cultural Fair at Tzurang Valley, Mokuchung District     | 25 . 00      |
| Puducherry | 2021 - 22 | 27th Yoga Festival at Puducherry                            | 15 . 00      |
|            |           | Yanam People ' s Festival                                   | 7 . 00       |
|            |           | Carnival Festival at Karaikal                               | 8 . 00       |
| Punjab     | 2021 - 22 | Harivallabh Sangeet Samemelan, Jalandhar                    | 25 . 00      |
|            |           | Hola Mohalla at Shri Anandpur Sahib                         | 25 . 00      |
|            | 2022 - 23 | Shri Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan - Jalandhar               | 15 . 00      |
|            |           | Sufi festival, Amritsar                                     | 15 . 00      |
|            |           | Holla - Mohala at Shri Anandpur Sahib                       | 10 . 00      |
|            | 2024 - 25 | Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan - Jalandhar                    | 20 . 00      |
|            |           | Harike Wetland Festival Ferozepur                           | 20 . 00      |
|            |           | Bathinda Virasti ( Heritage )                               | 15 . 00      |

|            |           | Festival                                                         |         |
|------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
|            |           | Raag Sammelan Amritsar                                           | 5 . 00  |
| Sikkim     | 2020 - 21 | Red Panda Winter Carnival                                        | 25 . 00 |
|            |           | Jorethang Maghey Mela                                            | 12 . 50 |
|            |           | Pelling Winter Tourism Festival                                  | 12 . 50 |
|            | 2021 - 22 | Cherry Temi Tea & Tourism Festival Temi Tea Gardens South Sikkim | 12 . 50 |
|            |           | Khangchendzonga Winter Carnival Festival                         | 12 . 50 |
|            |           | Jorethang Maghey Mela                                            | 25 . 00 |
| Tripura    | 2020 - 21 | Bharat Bangla Festival                                           | 25 . 00 |
|            | 2022 - 23 | Neermahal Festival                                               | 10 . 00 |
|            |           | Diwali Festival                                                  | 5 . 00  |
|            |           | Chabimura Festival                                               | 5 . 00  |
|            | 2023 - 24 | Neermahal Festival                                               | 9 . 80  |
|            |           | Diwali Festival                                                  | 9 . 55  |
|            |           | Chabimura Festival                                               | 3 . 00  |
|            | 2024 - 25 | 1 . Diwali Festival                                              | 20 . 00 |
|            |           | 2 . Chabimura & Tirthamukh Festival                              | 12 . 00 |
|            |           | 3 . Ashokastami Festival                                         | 5 . 00  |
|            |           | 4 . Chapchar Kut Festival                                        | 5 . 00  |
| Tamil Nadu | 2021 - 22 | India Dance Festival at Mamallapuram                             | 25 . 00 |
|            | 2022 - 23 | India Dance Festival at Mamallapuram                             | 25 . 00 |
|            | 2023 - 24 | India Dance Festival at Mamallapuram                             | 25 . 00 |
|            | 2024 - 25 | 1 . Indian Dance Festival - Mamallapuram                         | 25 . 00 |
|            |           | 2 . Marghali Music Festival - Chennai                            | 25 . 00 |
|            |           | 3 . Madurai Pongal Festival                                      | 30 . 00 |
| Telangana  | 2021 - 22 | Bathukamma Festival                                              | 25 . 00 |
|            |           | Medaram Jatara at Munugu                                         | 25 . 00 |
|            | 2024 - 25 | 1 . Sampradaya Santha at Mahabubnagar                            | 10 . 00 |

|               |           | 2 . Sweet & Kite Festival   | 25 . 00   |
|---------------|-----------|-----------------------------|-----------|
| Uttarakhand   | 2022 - 23 | International Yoga Festival | 25 . 00   |
|               | 2023 - 24 | International Yoga Festival | 25 . 00   |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2022 - 23 | Firozabad Mahotsav          | 25 . 00   |
|               | 2023 - 24 | Firozabad Mahotsav          | 25 . 00   |
|               |           | Hathras Mahotsav            | 25 . 00   |

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