Lok Sabha Question No. 988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Promotion of Tourism in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Bhojraj Nag

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## †988 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN CHHATTISGARH

## †988 . SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps taken by the Government to promote tourism in Chhattisgarh State;
- (b) the  details  of  funds  sanctioned  for  various  projects  and  utilised  by the Chhattisgarh Government during the last three years;
- (c) whether  any  specific  projects  or  schemes  are  presently  being implemented to promote tourism and develop tourist destinations in the State of Chhattisgarh;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the number of tourist destinations have been developed in Chhattisgarh State during the last five years?

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (e): 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.

Ministry extends financial support to State Governments and Union Territories  (UTs)  for  promotion  and  development  of  tourism  including Chhattisgarh under its  schemes  of  Domestic  Promotion  &  Publicity including  Hospitality  (DPPH),  Swadesh  Darshan,  National  Mission  on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development Schemes.

Ministry  of  Tourism  has  undertaken  various  initiatives  to  promote tourism  in  the  country.  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  and  local  governments  for  promoting sustainable  and  responsible  tourism  in  the  country.  Under  this  Scheme, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh has been selected for development.

The  details  of  projects  sanctioned  under  DPPH,  Swadesh  Darshan, PRASHAD,  Assistance  to  Central  Agencies  for  Tourism  Infrastructure Development Schemes, in the State of Chhattisgarh is at ANNEXURE.

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 |

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †988 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN CHHATTISGARH BY SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG.

List  of  Projects  Sanctioned  under  various  Schemes  in  the  State  of Chhattisgarh during last five years:

(₹ in Crore)

| Scheme                                                    | Year    | Project                                                                                                                                                                                                      |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| Swadesh Darshan                                           | 2015-16 | Development of Tribal Tourism circuit: Jashpur- Kunkuri- Mainpat- Kamleshpur - Maheshpur -Kurdar - Sarodhadadar- Gangrel- Kondagaon - Nathiyanawagaon- Jagdalpur- Chitrakoot- Tirthgarh under Tribal Circuit |               96.1  |             94.23 |
| PRASHAD                                                   | 2020-21 | Development of Pilgrimage amenities at Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple                                                                                                                                           |               48.44 |             32.13 |
| Domestic Promotion Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) | 2014-15 | CFA for Fair and Festivals                                                                                                                                                                                   |               50    |             50    |
|                                                           |         | Bastar Dushehra Lokostav                                                                                                                                                                                     |               10    |             10    |
|                                                           | 2018-19 | Rajim Kumbh Mahotsav                                                                                                                                                                                         |               10    |             10    |
|                                                           |         | Bhoramdeo Festival                                                                                                                                                                                           |                5    |              5    |
|                                                           | 2019-20 | National Tribal Festival                                                                                                                                                                                     |               20    |             20    |

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