Lok Sabha Question No. 135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Promotion of Domestic Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.135

## ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## PROMOTION OF DOMESTIC TOURISM

## 135  DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Government has taken various initiatives to promote domestic tourism;
- (b) if  so,  the details thereof and fund allocation during the last three years, year-wise;
- (c) the details of domestic and foreign tourists that have visited the State  of  Maharashtra  during  the  last  three  years,  district-wise, including Palghar district;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  for  developing  new  Eco Tourism and Coastal Tourism in the State of Maharashtra including Palghar district;
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the details of steps being taken by the Government for the growth of eco-tourism in the country?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM         (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (b): Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, as a tourist  destination,  through  various  initiatives  including  promotional events, assistance  to State Governments  for  organizing  fairs  and festivals,  etc.  The  Ministry  also  promotes  various  tourist  destinations and products through its website and social media.

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.

Details  of  fund  allocated  under  Domestic  Promotion  and  Publicity including Hospitality scheme during last three years is as under:-

(In Rs. Crore)

| Financial Year   |   Budget Estimates |
|------------------|--------------------|
| 2022-23          |              75    |
| 2023-24          |              75    |
| 2024-25          |             176.97 |

(c): The details of Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs) and Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) in Maharashtra during 2021-2023 is given below:-

(In lakh)

|   Year |   DTVs* |   FTVs* |
|--------|---------|---------|
|   2021 |  435.69 |    1.86 |
|   2022 | 1112.98 |   15.12 |
|   2023 | 1613.6  |   33.88 |

*Estimated data

(d) to (f): Ministry  of  Tourism  has  undertaken  various  initiatives  to promote eco-tourism and Coastal Tourism in the country. The  Ministry under Swadesh Darshan Scheme has developed Sindhudurg -Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav under Costal Circuit in the state of Maharashtra.

The  Ministry  has  revamped  its  Swadesh  Darshan  scheme  in  the form  of  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  with  the  mission  to  create  a  robust framework for integrated development of tourism destinations in partnership with the States/UTs for promoting sustainable and responsible  tourism  in  the  country.  Under  this  scheme,  Sindhudurg  in Maharashtra has been selected for development.

Through  a  combination  of  infrastructure  development,  capacity building,  tourism  promotions,  National  strategy  for  Ecotourism,  the Ministry  of  Tourism  is  working  to  make  eco-tourism  a  key  pillar  of sustainable development in the country.

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