Lok Sabha Question No. 2462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Development of Hindu and Sikh Pilgrimage Sites in Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2462

## ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF HINDU AND SIKH PILGRIMAGE SITES IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

## 2462.SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  all  Central  schemes  and  budgetary  allocations  for development of Hindu and Sikh pilgrimage centres in Mandi, Kangra, Una, Bilaspur and Hamirpur districts of Himachal Pradesh during the last three years;
- (b) the present status of physical works under each scheme, with timelines for completion of temple renovation, gurudwara infrastructure, approach roads, parking facilities and rest amenities and other project work;
- (c)
- the details of the amounts sanctioned, district and project-wise;
- (d) the  details  of  engagement  with  local  communities,  faith  bodies  and Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation to ensure sustainable upkeep; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  expected  increase  in  annual  pilgrim  footfall  and tourism revenue on completion of the projects?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM              (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Tourism through its ongoing schemes of Swadesh Darshan and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive  (PRASHAD)'  complements  the  efforts  of  the  State  Governments (SGs)/UT Administrations (UTs) by extending financial assistance to them for developing tourism related infrastructure in the country, including the State of Himachal Pradesh.

The details of the projects sanctioned in Himachal Pradesh along with their  status  under  the  Swadesh  Darshan  (SD),  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  and Challenge Based  Destination Development  (CBDD), are given in the Annexure. The projects under these schemes are implemented by the respective States/UTs.  However,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  regularly  monitors  the progress of project and also encourages respective State Government/UT Administrations to complete the projects in a time bound manner. (d) and (e): In accordance with the Scheme Guidelines respective State Government/UT administration formulates comprehensive  Detailed Project Report (DPR) for projects in consultations with the respective administration, local bodies and other stakeholders. The DPR submitted to the Ministry of Tourism also incorporates sustainable operation and maintenance plans for the proposed projects. The sustainability of the completed projects including operation and maintenance is ensured by the respective State Government/UT Administration. The infrastructure development projects of the Ministry of Tourism aims to increase the footfall and overall tourist experience, among others.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2462 ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF HINDU AND SIKH PILGRIMAGE SITES IN HIMACHAL PRADESH RAISED BY SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## List  of  Sanctioned  Projects  under  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  in  Himachal Pradesh

|   Sr. No. | Circuit/ Sanction Year     | Name of the Project                                                                                              |   Sanctioned Cost (Rs. in Crore) |   Amount Released (Rs. in | Status   |
|-----------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------|----------|
|         1 | Himalay an Circuit 2016-17 | Development of Himalayan Circuit: Kiarighat, Shimla, Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba |                            45.41 |                     68.34 | Complete |

## List of Sanctioned Projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 in Himachal Pradesh

|   Sr. No. | Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                           |   Sanctioned Cost (Rs. Crore) |   Amount Authorized (Rs. Crore) | Status   |
|-----------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------|
|         1 | 2024-25         | Development of MaaChintpurni Devi Temple, Una |                         56.26 |                            5.63 | Ongoing  |

## List of Sanctioned Projects under CBDD in Himachal Pradesh

|   Sr. No. | Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                      |   Sanctioned Cost (Rs. Crore) |   Amount Authorized (Rs. Crore) | Status   |
|-----------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------|
|         1 | 2024-25         | Tourism Infrastructure Development at Kaza               |                         24.82 |                            2.48 | Ongoing  |
|         2 | 2024-25         | Tourism Infrastructure Development at Rakchham, Chhitkul |                          4.96 |                            0.5  | Ongoing  |

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