Lok Sabha Question No. 1006 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Development of Tourism Projects in Bihar
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1006 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM PROJECTS IN BIHAR

## 1006. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  projects  for  development  of  tourism  approved, sanctioned  and  executed  in  the  State  of  Bihar  particularly  in Bhagalpur parliamentary constituency during the last three years including the current year, year-wise;
- (b) the details of the tourism projects completed so far and the time by which the remaining projects are likely to be completed;
- (c)
- the reasons for the delay in completion of the pending projects;
- (d) the details of funds  allocated, released  and  utilized for the development of tourism sector in the State during the said period, year-wise; and
- (e) whether the State Government  of Bihar has submitted any proposal  to  the  Government  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the present status of ongoing projects in the State of Bihar?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM         (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  through  its  ongoing  schemes  of 'Swadesh Darshan' and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' 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  at various tourism destinations in the country including Bihar. The Ministry of Tourism, has identified Bhagalpur  and  Saran  District  (Sonepur  Fair)  in  Bihar  for  development, under  its  Challenge  Based  Destination  Development  (CBDD),  a  sub-

scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0. The  details  of  projects  sanctioned  and  amount  released  and  the status  of  the  project  in  the  State  of  Bihar  under  the  above  mentioned schemes of the Ministry is given at Annexure. The projects sanctioned under the above schemes are implemented by respective State Government/UT Administrations/Central agencies. Ministry of Tourism regularly monitors the progress of project and also encourages respective State Government/UT Administrations/Central Agencies to complete the projects in a time bound manner. Receiving proposals from the State Governments/UT Administrations/Central  Agencies  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 (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1006 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT  OF  TOURISM  PROJECTS  IN  BIHAR  RAISED  BY  SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL

The details of the projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme in Bihar.

(Rs. In Crore)

| State   |   Sr. No. | Name of the Project                                 | Sanction Year   |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released | Physical Progress   |
|---------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
| Bihar   |         1 | Development at Patna Sahib                          | 2015-16         |               29.62 |             29.62 | Completed           |
| Bihar   |         2 | Development of basic facilities at Vishnupad temple | 2014-15         |                3.63 |              3.63 | Completed           |

The  details  of  the  project  sanctioned  under  SWADESH  DARSHAN Scheme in Bihar.

(Rs. In Crore)

| State   | Circuit Name               | Name of the Project                                                            |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released | Physical Progress   |
|---------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
| Bihar   | Tirthankar Circuit 2016-17 | Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri     |               33.96 |             30.04 | Completed           |
| Bihar   | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17  | Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj - Dharmshala- Deoghar                |               44.76 |             42.52 | Completed           |
| Bihar   | Buddhist Circuit 2016-17   | Development of Buddhist circuit- Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya |               95.18 |             95.18 | Completed           |

| Bihar   | Rural Circuit 2017-18     | Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia   |   44.27 |   40.31 | Completed   |
|---------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|-------------|
| Bihar   | Spiritual Circuit 2017-18 | Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh           |   44.55 |   42.32 | Completed   |

The details of Projects sanctioned under 'Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development' Scheme in Bihar .

(Rs. In Crore)

| Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                                                                        |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released | Physical progress   |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
| 2013-14         | Joint Development of Gaya Railway Station                                                                                  |                5.18 |             4.14  | Ongoing             |
| 2023-24         | 3D Mapping with Aqua Screen Projection and Sound Show at Buxar, Bihar and Dynamic Lighting & Motif at Ram RekhaGhat, Bihar |                5.99 |             0.599 | Ongoing             |

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