Lok Sabha Question No. 2591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Development of Tourism Sector in Maharashtra
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav, Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+2591

## ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM SECTOR IN MAHARASHTRA

## +2591. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the projects approved/sanctioned/executed for the development  of  tourism  in  Maharashtra  particularly  in  Parbhani  and Osmanabad  Parliamentary  Constituencies  during  the  last  three  years and the current year, year-wise;
- (b) the details of tourism projects completed so far and the time by which the remaining projects are likely to be completed;
- (c) the reasons for delay in completion of pending projects and whether the Government has conducted any inquiry into it, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of the funds allocated/released/utilised for the development of tourism sector in the State during the said period, year-wise;
- (e) whether  the  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  has  submitted  any proposal to the Government; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the present status of the ongoing projects in Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (f): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products is primarily undertaken by the respective State Governments/Union Territory (UT) Administrations. The Ministry of Tourism complements these efforts of States/UTs  by  developing  and  promoting  various  tourism  products  of  the country, including in Maharashtra through various schemes and initiatives.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  through  its  central  sector  schemes  of  'Swadesh Darshan (SD)', 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' and 'Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism

Infrastructure Development' extends financial assistance to the State Governments/UT  Administrations/Central  Agencies  including  the  State  of Maharashtra. Ministry  of  Tourism  has  revamped  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  as  Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible  tourism  destinations  following  a  destination  &  tourist  centric approach. The  Government  of  India  under  the  guidelines  for  Special  Assistance  to States/Union  Territories  for  Capital  Investment  (SASCI)  for  Development  of Iconic Tourist Centres has approved two projects in the State of Maharashtra. Details of projects sanctioned under the aforesaid schemes for the State of Maharashtra are Annexed. The  projects  sanctioned  under  the  above  schemes  are  implemented  by respective State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies. Ministry of  Tourism  monitors  the  progress  of  projects  from  time  to  time  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 fulfillment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+2591 ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM SECTOR IN MAHARASHTRA RAISED BY SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT, SHRI SANJAY  HARIBHAU  JADHAV  AND  SHRI  OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR

## (i) List of Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the State of Maharashtra.

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S. No. | Circuit           | Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                                                   |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released/ Authorized * |   Amount Utilised | Physical Progress   |
|----------|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Coastal Circuit   | 2015-16         | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit - Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav |               19.06 |                           18.1  |             17.61 | Complete            |
|        2 | Spiritual Circuit | 2018-19         | Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad                                |               45.47 |                           43.19 |             38.24 | Complete            |

*  Includes amount of authorization to CNA through TSA Model I for Central Sector Scheme.
- (ii)  List  of  Project  sanctioned  under  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  in  the  State  of Maharashtra.

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S. No. | Destination         | Name of the Experience   | Sanction Year   |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released/ Authorized* | Physical Progress   |
|----------|---------------------|--------------------------|-----------------|---------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Pune (Maharashtara) | Shivsrushti Historical   | 2024-25         |               76.22 |                           7.62 | Ongoing             |

| Theme Park- Phase 3   |
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*  Includes amount of authorization to CNA through TSA Model I for Central Sector Scheme.

## (iii).  List  of  Project  sanctioned  under  PRASHAD  Scheme  in  the  State Maharashtra.

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S. No. | State       | Project Name   | Sanction Year   |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released | Physical Progress   |
|----------|-------------|----------------|-----------------|---------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Maharashtra | Development of | 2017-18         |               45.41 |             29.93 | Ongoing             |

## (iv).  List  of  Projects  sanctioned  under ' Assistance  to  Central  Agencies  for Tourism Infrastructure Development' Scheme in the State Maharashtra.

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   Sr. No. | Name of Project                                                                              | Agency            |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released | Physical Progress   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Development of Kanoji Angre Lighthouse as a tourist destination                              | Mumbai Port Trust |                15   |              15   | Complete            |
|         2 | Up-gradation/modernization to International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai           | Mumbai Port Trust |                12.5 |              12.5 | Complete            |
|         3 | Upgradation/Modernization to International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai Port Trust | Mumbai Port Trust |                37.5 |             300   | Ongoing             |

- (v) List of Projects sanctioned in Maharashtra under the Scheme for 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI Scheme) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centers to Global Scale' .

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S. No. | Name of the Project                                                                |   Amount Sanctioned | Amount Released   | Physical Progress   |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and Submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg |               46.91 | 96.39             | Ongoing             |
|        2 | Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik                                              |               99.14 |                   | Ongoing             |

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