Lok Sabha Question No. 1030 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-10
Subject: Domestic Tourism Growth
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Manickam Tagore B, Shri Vijayakumar Alias Vijay Vasanth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1030 ANSWERED ON 10.02.2025

## DOMESTIC TOURISM GROWTH

## 1030. SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH: SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the measures taken or to be taken by the Government to  address  the  environmental  impact  of  tourism,  ensuring  that  the rapid increase in foreign and domestic tourism does not compromise the country's natural resources and ecosystems, especially given the lack of focus on sustainable tourism in recent initiatives;
- (b) the  reason  for  the  disparity  in  job  creation  across  regions,  in  rural areas,  resulting  in  unequal  benefits  for  local  populations  despite significant growth in tourism;
- (c) the details of the steps taken or to be taken by the Government to prioritize the development of domestic tourism, especially in underdeveloped  regions,  ensuring  that  local  communities  benefit equally from tourism revenue;
- (d) whether Rs. 2,479 crore allocated for tourism in Financial Year 2025 have  not  been  effectively  utilized  in  building  infrastructure  in  rural and remote areas, if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether  the  special  funds  for  developing  South  India,  including Kanyakumari, are likely to be allocated, ensuring necessary infrastructure and  promoting  initiatives like  Dekho  Apna  Desh, PRASHAD and the Vibrant Village Programme to boost tourism and explore sustainable tourism options, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) to (e): The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and the following strategic pillars have been identified for development of sustainable tourism:
- i. Promoting Environmental Sustainability
- ii. Protecting Biodiversity iii. Promoting Economic Sustainability iv. Promoting Socio-Cultural Sustainability v. Scheme for Certification of Sustainable Tourism vi. IEC and Capacity Building Governance

The  Ministry  also  launched  the  Travel  for  LiFE  Initiative  to  promote sustainable  tourism  in  the  country  and  to  encourage  the  tourists  and tourism businesses to adopt sustainable tourism practices. Travel for LiFE aims to promote sustainable tourism in the country, through mindful and deliberate actions mobilized toward tourists and tourism businesses in the consumption  of  tourism  resources.    The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  also revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective of developing sustainable and responsible destinations following a tourist & destination centric approach. Through these initiatives,  the  Government  seeks  to  ensure  that  tourism  contributes positively to the  economy  while  safeguarding  the  environment  and benefiting  local  communities.  The  list  of  projects  sanctioned  under  the schemes  of  the  Ministry  in  various  States/Union  Territories  including  in South India are placed at Annexure.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.1030  ANSWERED  ON  10.02.2025  REGARDING  DOMESTIC TOURISM GROWTH RAISED BY SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH AND SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B:

State wise list of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme.

| S. No   | Name of State/UT   |   No. of Projects |   Sanctioned Amount |   Amount released |
|---------|--------------------|-------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| 1       | Andhra Pradesh     |                 4 |              150.22 |             84.55 |
| 2       | Arunachal Pradesh  |                 1 |               37.88 |             21.95 |
| 3       | Assam              |                 1 |               29.8  |             29.8  |
| 4       | Bihar              |                 2 |               33.25 |             33.25 |
| 5       | Chhattisgarh       |                 1 |               48.44 |             32.13 |
| 6       | Gujarat            |                 4 |              152.94 |            113.48 |
| 7       | Goa                |                 1 |               16.46 |              0    |
| 8       | Haryana            |                 1 |               48.53 |             34.68 |
| 9       | Jammu & Kashmir    |                 1 |               40.46 |             34.3  |
| 10      | Jharkhand          |                 1 |               36.79 |             34.95 |
| 11      | Karnataka          |                 1 |               45.71 |              0    |
| 12      | Kerala             |                 1 |               45.19 |             45.19 |
| 13      | Madhya Pradesh     |                 2 |               93.92 |             78.67 |
| 14      | Maharashtra        |                 1 |               42.18 |             29.93 |
| 15      | Meghalaya          |                 1 |               29.29 |             24.92 |
| 16      | Mizoram            |                 1 |               44.89 |             13.18 |
| 17      | Nagaland           |                 2 |               43.38 |             32.24 |
| 18      | Odisha             |                 1 |               50    |             10    |
| 19      | Punjab             |                 2 |               37.97 |             23.89 |
| 20      | Rajasthan          |                 1 |               32.64 |             26.11 |
| 21      | Sikkim             |                 1 |               33.32 |             28.31 |
| 22      | Tamil Nadu         |                 2 |               18.85 |             18.85 |
| 23      | Telangana          |                 3 |              142.28 |             54.32 |
| 24      | Tripura            |                 1 |               34.43 |             25.62 |
| 25      | Uttar Pradesh      |                 6 |              130.27 |            110.82 |
| 26      | Uttarakhand        |                 3 |              145.28 |             83.37 |
| 27      | West Bengal        |                 1 |               30.03 |             23.39 |
|         | Grand Total        |                47 |             1594.4  |           1047.92 |

State wise list of projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme till 31.12.2024 (₹ in crore)

| S.   | State / UTs                | Swadesh Darshan   | Swadesh Darshan               | Swadesh Darshan                           | Swadesh Darshan                                                              |
|------|----------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| No   |                            | No. of Projects   | Amount Sanctioned in ₹ Cr ore | Amount Released / Authorised* in ₹ Cr ore | Amount Utilised in ₹ Cr ore (as per UC submitted by the Implementing agency) |
| 1    | Andhra Pradesh             | 3                 | 152.62                        | 147.40                                    | 148.81                                                                       |
| 2    | Arunachal Pradesh          | 2                 | 146.49                        | 139.16                                    | 139.16                                                                       |
| 3    | Assam                      | 2                 | 185.66                        | 185.65                                    | 176.36                                                                       |
| 4    | Bihar                      | 5                 | 262.72                        | 250.37                                    | 247.03                                                                       |
| 5    | Chhattisgarh               | 1                 | 96.10                         | 94.23                                     | 94.23                                                                        |
| 6    | Goa                        | 2                 | 197.00                        | 197.00                                    | 195.24                                                                       |
| 7    | Gujarat                    | 3                 | 176.97                        | 165.74                                    | 161.11                                                                       |
| 8    | Haryana                    | 1                 | 77.39                         | 76.74                                     | 76.74                                                                        |
| 9    | Himachal Pradesh           | 1                 | 68.34                         | 64.54                                     | 62.56                                                                        |
| 10   | Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 6                 | 519.58                        | 453.46                                    | 423.43                                                                       |
| 11   | Jharkhand                  | 1                 | 30.44                         | 28.04                                     | 28.04                                                                        |
| 12   | Kerala                     | 5                 | 312.47                        | 259.13                                    | 222.05                                                                       |
| 13   | Madhya Pradesh             | 4                 | 349.70                        | 342.14                                    | 342.14                                                                       |
| 14   | Maharashtra                | 2                 | 64.53                         | 61.29                                     | 55.85                                                                        |
| 15   | Manipur                    | 2                 | 117.57                        | 106.65                                    | 104.29                                                                       |
| 16   | Meghalaya                  | 2                 | 184.10                        | 184.07                                    | 176.08                                                                       |
| 17   | Mizoram                    | 2                 | 158.63                        | 145.35                                    | 145.35                                                                       |
| 18   | Nagaland                   | 2                 | 195.50                        | 195.50                                    | 190.63                                                                       |
| 19   | Odisha                     | 1                 | 70.82                         | 67.28                                     | 59.47                                                                        |
| 20   | Punjab                     | 1                 | 85.32                         | 81.05                                     | 81.05                                                                        |
| 21   | Rajasthan                  | 4                 | 283.47                        | 265.88                                    | 275.45                                                                       |
| 22   | Sikkim                     | 2                 | 193.37                        | 192.73                                    | 187.96                                                                       |
| 23   | Tamil Nadu                 | 1                 | 73.13                         | 71.03                                     | 71.03                                                                        |
| 24   | Telangana                  | 3                 | 268.39                        | 241.73                                    | 262.10                                                                       |
| 25   | Tripura                    | 2                 | 127.68                        | 113.01                                    | 100.13                                                                       |
| 26   | Uttar Pradesh              | 8                 | 490.95                        | 452.08                                    | 437.39                                                                       |
| 27   | Uttarakhand                | 2                 | 145.49                        | 138.08                                    | 138.11                                                                       |
| 28   | West Bengal                | 1                 | 67.99                         | 65.07                                     | 65.07                                                                        |
| 29   | Andaman & Nicobar Islands  | 1                 | 27.57                         | 22.13                                     | 22.08                                                                        |
| 30   | Puducherry                 | 3                 | 142.84                        | 135.54                                    | 135.34                                                                       |

| 31    | Wayside Amenities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar   |   1 |   15.07 |   14.32 |   15.83 |
|-------|------------------------------------------------|-----|---------|---------|---------|
| Total | Total                                          |  76 |  5287.9 | 4956.39 | 4840.11 |

## List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 as on 31.12.2024

|   S. No | State             | Destination       | Name of the Experience              |   Sanctioned Cost (₹ Cr ore) | Date of Sanction   |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------|
|       1 | Andhra Pradesh    | Araku- Lambasingi | Borra Cave Experience at Araku      |                        29.87 | 05-03-2024         |
|       2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Nacho             | Unlock Nacho Expedition             |                        14.02 | 05-03-2024         |
|       3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Mechuka           | Mechuka Cultural Haat               |                        18.48 | 05-03-2024         |
|       4 | Arunachal Pradesh | Mechuka           | Mechuka Adventure Park              |                        12.75 | 05-03-2024         |
|       5 | Assam             | Kokrajhar         | Kokrajhar Wetland Experience        |                        26.67 | 05-03-2024         |
|       6 | Assam             | Jorhat            | Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate    |                        23.91 | 05-03-2024         |
|       7 | Goa               | Porvorim          | Porvorim Creek Experience           |                        23.56 | 20-08-2024         |
|       8 | Goa               | Colva             | Colva Beach Experience              |                        15.65 | 20-08-2024         |
|       9 | Karnataka         | Hampi             | Setting up of 'Traveller nooks'     |                        25.64 | 29-02-2024         |
|      10 | Karnataka         | Mysuru            | Tonga ride Heritage experience zone |                         2.72 | 29-02-2024         |
|      11 | Karnataka         | Mysuru            | Ecological Experience Zone          |                        18.47 | 05-03-2024         |
|      12 | Kerala            | Kumarakom         | Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience |                        13.92 | 05-03-2024         |
|      13 | Ladakh            | Leh               | Julley Leh                          |                        24.89 | 05-03-2024         |

|    |                |               | Biodiversity Park                              |       |            |
|----|----------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------|-------|------------|
| 14 | Ladakh         | Kargil        | Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience | 12.01 | 05-03-2024 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | Gwalior       | Phoolbagh Experience Zone                      | 16.73 | 29-02-2024 |
| 16 | Madhya Pradesh | Chitrakoot    | Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot             | 27.21 | 05-03-2024 |
| 17 | Maharashtra    | Pune          | Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3     | 76.22 | 21-09-2024 |
| 18 | Meghalaya      | Sohra         | Waterfall Trails Experience                    | 27.84 | 05-03-2024 |
| 19 | Meghalaya      | Sohra         | Meghalayan Age Cave Experience                 | 32.45 | 04-03-2024 |
| 20 | Nagaland       | Chumoukedima  | Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint      |  7.87 | 20-08-2024 |
| 21 | Nagaland       | Chumuoukedima | Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat   | 21.56 | 05-03-2024 |
| 22 | Puducherry     | Karaikal      | Karaikal beach and waterfront experience       | 20.29 | 05-03-2024 |
| 23 | Punjab         | Kapurthala    | Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland       | 20.06 | 05-03-2024 |
| 24 | Punjab         | Amritsar      | Border Tourism Experience at Attari            | 25.9  | 20-08-2024 |
| 25 | Rajasthan      | Bundi         | Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan           | 17.37 | 29-02-2024 |
| 26 | Sikkim         | Gyalshing     | Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster      | 15.4  | 05-03-2024 |
| 27 | Sikkim         | Gangtok       | Gangtok Cultural Village                       | 22.59 | 29-02-2024 |
| 28 | Tamil Nadu     | Mamallapuram  | Immersive                                      | 30.02 | 29-02-2024 |

|                     |                     |                     | experience at Shore Temple                |                     |                     |
|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| 29                  | Telangana           | Bhongir             | Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone            | 56.81               | 29-02-2024          |
| 30                  | Telangana           | Ananathagiri        | Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest    | 38.00               | 05-03-2024          |
| 31                  | Uttar Pradesh       | Prayagraj           | Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp   | 13.02               | 05-03-2024          |
| 32                  | Uttar Pradesh       | Naimisaranya        | Vedic- wellness Experience                | 15.94               | 05-03-2024          |
| 33                  | Uttarakhand         | Pithoragarh         | Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji | 32.20               | 05-03-2024          |
| 34                  | Uttarakhand         | Champawat           | Tea Garden Experience                     | 11.21               | 05-03-2024          |
| TOTAL AMOUNT 791.25 | TOTAL AMOUNT 791.25 | TOTAL AMOUNT 791.25 | TOTAL AMOUNT 791.25                       | TOTAL AMOUNT 791.25 | TOTAL AMOUNT 791.25 |

List of Destination Identified under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme

|   S. No. | State             | Destination                | Category                            |   Funding Amount (₹ Cr ore) |
|----------|-------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
|        1 | Andhra Pradesh    | Nagarjuna Sagar            | Culture & Heritage                  |                          25 |
|        2 | Andhra Pradesh    | Ahobilam Temple            | Spiritual Tourism                   |                          25 |
|        3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Kibitho                    | Vibrant Village Programme           |                           5 |
|        4 | Arunachal Pradesh | Bichom Dam Site            | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites |                          10 |
|        5 | Assam             | Sivasagar                  | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites |                          10 |
|        6 | Bihar             | Bhagalpur                  | Culture & Heritage                  |                          25 |
|        7 | Bihar             | Saran Dist. (Sonepur Fair) | Culture & Heritage                  |                          25 |
|        8 | Chhattisgarh      | Mayali Bagicha             | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar       |                          10 |

|    |                  |                           | Sites                               |             |
|----|------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------|
| 10 | Gujarat          | Porbandar                 | Spiritual Tourism                   | 25.00       |
| 11 | Gujarat          | Thol Village              | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites | 10.00       |
| 12 | Gujarat          | Vadnagar                  | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00       |
| 13 | Himachal         | Kaza                      | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00       |
| 14 | Pradesh Himachal |                           | Vibrant Village                     | 5.00        |
| 15 | Pradesh          | Rakchham, Chhitkul        | Programme Spiritual Tourism         |             |
| 16 | Jharkhand Kerala | Ramrekha Dham Varkala     | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00 25.00 |
| 17 | Kerala           | Thalassery                | Spiritual Tourism                   | 25.00       |
| 18 | Karnataka        | Bidar                     | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00       |
| 19 | Karnataka        |                           |                                     |             |
|    |                  | Udupi                     | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites | 10.00       |
| 20 | Ladakh           | Mushkoh Village           | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites | 10.00       |
| 21 | Lakshadweep      | Lakshadweep               | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites | 10.00       |
| 22 | Madhya Pradesh   | Mandu                     | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00       |
|    | Maharashtra      |                           | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00       |
| 24 |                  | Ahmednagar                |                                     |             |
| 26 | Meghalaya        | Nartiang Village          | Spiritual Tourism                   | 25.00       |
| 27 | Meghalaya        | Mawphlang Village         | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00       |
| 28 | Nagaland         | Doyang Reservoir          | Ecotourism and                      | 10.00       |
| 29 | Nagaland         | Impur Village             | Spiritual Tourism                   | 25.00       |
| 30 | Puducherry       | White Town                | Culture & Heritage                  | 25.00       |
|    |                  | (Hussainiwala Border)     | Spiritual Tourism                   |             |
| 32 | Punjab           | Rupnagar (Anandpur Sahib) |                                     | 25.00       |
| 33 | Sikkim           | Gnathang Village          | Vibrant Village Programme           | 5.00        |
| 34 | Sikkim           | Kabi                      | Spiritual Tourism                   | 25.00       |

| 35    | Tamil Nadu    | Rameswaram Island   | Spiritual Tourism                   |   25.00 |
|-------|---------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------|---------|
| 36    | Tamil Nadu    | Thanjavur           | Culture & Heritage                  |      25 |
| 37    | Telangana     | Nalgonda            | Culture & Heritage                  |      25 |
| 38    | Telangana     | Kamareddy           | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites |      10 |
| 39    | Uttar Pradesh | Mahoba              | Culture & Heritage                  |      25 |
| 40    | Uttarakhand   | Mana Village        | Vibrant Village Programme           |       5 |
| 41    | Uttarakhand   | Jadung              | Vibrant Village Programme           |       5 |
| 42    | Uttarakhand   | Kainchidham         | Spiritual Tourism                   |      25 |
| TOTAL | TOTAL         | TOTAL               | TOTAL                               |     800 |

List of Project shortlisted by Ministry of Tourism in consultation with the State Governments on the given parameters and funded by Department of Expenditure for development

|   S. No. | State/UT          | Name of the Project                                                      |   Sanctioned Cost (₹ Cr ore) | Date of Sanction   |
|----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------|
|        1 | Andhra Pradesh    | Enriching the fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota                     |                        77.91 | 26-11-2024         |
|        2 | Andhra Pradesh    | Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram, |                        94.44 | 26-11-2024         |
|        3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Siang Adventure & Eco- Retreat in Pasighat                               |                        46.48 | 26-11-2024         |
|        4 | Assam             | Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati                         |                        97.12 | 26-11-2024         |
|        5 | Assam             | Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar                                 |                        94.76 | 26-11-2024         |
|        6 | Bihar             | Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa                              |                        97.61 | 26-11-2024         |
|        7 | Bihar             | Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat                     |                        49.51 | 26-11-2024         |
|        8 | Chhattisgarh      | Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur                           |                        95.79 | 26-11-2024         |
|        9 | Chhattisgarh      | Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in                    |                        51.87 | 26-11-2024         |

|    |                | Raipur                                                                             |        |            |
|----|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|------------|
| 10 | Goa            | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda                                        |  97.46 | 26-11-2024 |
| 11 | Goa            | Townsquare in Porvorim                                                             |  90.74 | 26-11-2024 |
| 12 | Gujarat        | Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar                          |  99.5  | 26-11-2024 |
| 13 | Gujarat        | Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo                                        |  51.56 | 26-11-2024 |
| 14 | Jharkhand      | Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya' in Koderma                                    |  34.87 | 26-11-2024 |
| 15 | Karnataka      | Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru  |  99.17 | 26-11-2024 |
| 16 | Karnataka      | Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi                                  | 100    | 26-11-2024 |
| 17 | Kerala         | Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam                          |  59.71 | 26-11-2024 |
| 18 | Kerala         | Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa                       |  95.34 | 26-11-2024 |
| 19 | Madhya Pradesh | Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha                                              |  99.92 | 26-11-2024 |
| 20 | Madhya Pradesh | International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal                                 |  99.38 | 26-11-2024 |
| 21 | Maharashtra    | INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg |  46.91 | 26-11-2024 |
| 22 | Maharashtra    | Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik                                              |  99.14 | 26-11-2024 |
| 23 | Manipur        | Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak                                                   |  89.48 | 26-11-2024 |
| 24 | Meghalaya      | MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu                                                    |  99.27 | 26-11-2024 |
| 25 | Meghalaya      | Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong                                            |  99.27 | 26-11-2024 |
| 26 | Odisha         | Development of Hirakund                                                            |  99.9  | 26-11-2024 |
| 27 | Odisha         | Development of Satkosia                                                            |  99.99 | 26-11-2024 |

| 28    | Punjab        | Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar   |   53.45 | 26-11-2024   |
|-------|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------------|
| 29    | Rajasthan     | Development at Amber- Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur                                                      |   49.31 | 26-11-2024   |
| 30    | Rajasthan     | Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur                                                                                   |   96.61 | 26-11-2024   |
| 31    | Sikkim        | Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi                                                                            |   97.37 | 27-11-2024   |
| 32    | Sikkim        | Border Experience in Nathula                                                                                        |   68.19 | 27-11-2024   |
| 33    | Tamil Nadu    | Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram                                                            |   99.67 | 26-11-2024   |
| 34    | Tamil Nadu    | Garden of Flowers in Devala                                                                                         |   70.23 | 26-11-2024   |
| 35    | Telangana     | Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa                                                               |   73.74 | 13-12-2024   |
| 36    | Telangana     | Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala                                                                 |   68.1  | 13-12-2024   |
| 37    | Tripura       | Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati                                                                            |   97.7  | 26-11-2024   |
| 38    | Uttar Pradesh | Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra                                                                           |   74.05 | 26-11-2024   |
| 39    | Uttar Pradesh | Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti                                                                |   80.24 | 26-11-2024   |
| 40    | Uttarakhand   | Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh                                                            |  100    | 26-11-2024   |
| TOTAL | TOTAL         | TOTAL                                                                                                               | 3295.76 |              |

## List  of  Projects  Sanctioned  under  the  Scheme  Assistance  to  Central Agencies

|   S. No | Name of Project                      | State   | Agency Sanction Date   |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount Released |
|---------|--------------------------------------|---------|------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
|       1 | Sound and Light Show at Dal Lake J&K | ITDC    | 25-06-2012             |                 500 |               400 |

|    | (Nigeen Lake)                                                                                                                                              |                |                      | 24-09-2012   |   1724.66 |   1724.66 |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------|--------------|-----------|-----------|
|  3 | Implementation of Multimedia /Laser show at Tilyar Lake                                                                                                    | Harya na       | ITDC                 | 30-04-2013   |    500    |    224.05 |
|  4 | Construction of Interpretation Centre at the World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb, New                                                                    | Delhi          | Aga Khan Found ation | 04-03-2014   |   4944.84 |   4944.84 |
|  5 | Cruise Terminal Building at Mormugao Port Trust                                                                                                            | Goa            | Mormu gao Port Trust | 24-06-2014   |    879.04 |    767.18 |
|  6 | Sound & Light Show at Diu Fort, Diu                                                                                                                        | Daman & Diu    | ITDC                 | 28-02-2015   |    775.54 |    620.43 |
|  7 | Illumination of monuments in Varanasi/Sarn ath (Dhamekh Stupa in SarnathChauk handi Stupa in Sarnath, Tomb of Lalkan in Sarnath and Man Mahal in Banaras). | Uttar Prades h | ITDC                 | 28-02-2015   |    512.43 |    381.47 |
|  8 | Development of Kanoji                                                                                                                                      | Mahar ashtra   | Mumb ai Port         | 09-08-2016   |   1500    |   1500    |

|    | Angre Lighthouse as a tourist Destination                                                             |                  | Trust              |            |         |         |
|----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------|------------|---------|---------|
|  9 | Development of a Walkway/Prom enade on Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kerala                              | Kerala           | Cochin Port Trust  | 28-10-2016 |  901    |  826.29 |
| 10 | Central Financial Assistance for upgrading of Births & Backup area of Ernakulam                       | Kerala           | Cochin Port Trust  | 31-03-2017 | 2141    | 1912.8  |
| 11 | Wharf Project for Up- gradation of Golf Course at SAI Trivandrum Golf Club by the Sports Authority of | Kerala           | SAI                | 31-03-2017 | 2464.99 | 1232.49 |
| 12 | India Sound and Light Show at Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore, Haryana.                                   | Harya na         | ITDC               | 16-10-2017 |  600    |  300    |
| 13 | Sound and Light Show at Puttaparthy, Andhra Pradesh                                                   | Andhr a Prades h | ITDC               | 27-11-2017 |  708.67 |  354.34 |
| 14 | Up-gradation/ modernization to International Cruise                                                   | Mahar ashtra     | Mumb ai Port Trust | 29-12-2017 | 1250    | 1250    |

|    | terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai.                                                                                                                                |                |                      |            |         |         |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------|------------|---------|---------|
| 15 | Illumination of three monuments in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh- 1. Dashashwame dh Ghat to Darbhanga Ghat (stretch of 300 m) 2. Tulsi Manas Mandir 3. Sarnath Museum | Uttar Prades h | CPWD                 | 21-12-2017 |  293.55 |  293.55 |
| 16 | Infrastructural Development at JCP Attari, Wagha Border                                                                                                         | Punjab         | BSF                  | 12-06-2018 | 1312    | 1029.59 |
| 17 | Improvement of immigration facility and deepening of existing cruise berth at Mormugao Port Trust                                                               | Goa            | Mormu gao Port Trust | 24-08-2018 | 1316.4  |  658.2  |
| 18 | Developing infrastructure at Cochin Port Cruise Terminal.                                                                                                       | Kerala         | Cochin Port Trust    | 12-12-2018 |  120.79 |  114.17 |
| 19 | Creation of additional tourism facilities at the Cochin Port Trust Walkway                                                                                      | Kerala         | Cochin Port Trust    | 12-12-2018 |  466.47 |  466.47 |
| 20 | Construction of Cruise-Cum-                                                                                                                                     | Andhr a        | Visakh apatna        | 14-12-2018 | 3850    | 2991    |

|    | Costal Cargo Terminal at Channel berth area in Outer Harbour of Visakhapatna m Port                                                     | Prades h     | m Port Trust      |            |         |         |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------|------------|---------|---------|
| 21 | Restoration/ Renovation of 'Jallianwala Bagh Memorial' & Additional work to be taken at Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial at Amritsar, | Punjab (GFR) | ASI               | 08-03-2019 | 2302    | 2250    |
| 22 | Punjab. Sound and Light Show at (Purana Quila)                                                                                          | Delhi        | ITDC              | 05-08-2019 | 1404    |  685    |
| 23 | Delhi Development of Additional infrastructure in the new Cochin Port                                                                   | Kerala       | Cochin Port Trust | 13-12-2019 | 1029.7  |  888.62 |
| 24 | Trust Terminal Illumination of Building of National Gallery of Modern Art                                                               | Delhi        | NCSM              | 19-12-2019 |  380    |  304    |
| 25 | Development & renovation of selected facilities of National Museum                                                                      | Delhi        | NCSM              | 26-12-2019 | 4373    | 2186    |
| 26 | Development of Jetties at 9 main points of                                                                                              | Assam        | IWAI              | 28-04-2020 | 2803.05 |  700.76 |

|    | embarkation/d isembarkation of River Cruize on National Water ways No. 1 & 2                                        |                  |                      |            |         |         |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|----------------------|------------|---------|---------|
| 27 | Tourism Infrastructure at Beltaal Lake, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh by ITDC.                                              | Madhy a Prades h | ITDC                 | 29-09-2020 | 2315.3  | 1008.27 |
| 28 | Sound & Light Show at Leh, Ladakh & Water Screen Projection Multimedia Show at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil, | Leh & Ladak h    | ITDC                 | 26-11-2020 | 2321.99 |  765.99 |
| 29 | Ladakh 3D visual projection mapping of NGMA Building                                                                | Delhi            | NCSM                 | 31-03-2021 |  616.27 |  464.58 |
| 30 | Development of Convention Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl.                                           | Mizora m         | WAPC OS              | 31-03-2021 | 3994.75 | 3057.03 |
| 31 | Development of International and Domestic Cruse Terminal and allied facilities at                                   | Goa              | Mormu gao Port Trust | 10-09-2021 | 5000    | 4000    |

|    | Port Trust, Goa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |              |                    |            |         |         |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------------|------------|---------|---------|
| 32 | Upgradation/M odernization to International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai Port Trust                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Mahar ashtra | Mumb ai Port Trust | 20-12-2021 | 3750    | 3000    |
| 33 | Development of 22 viewpoints in North Eastern State (i) Nagaland (2 view points)- Rs.5.77 Crore (ii) Meghalaya (3 view points) - Rs.6.26 Crore (iii) Mizoram (9 view points)- Rs.12.78 Crore (iv) Arunachal Pradesh (4 view points) - Rs.6.25 Crore (v) Manipur (3 view points)- Rs.5.93 Crore (vi) Sikkim/We st Bengal (1 view point)- | NER          | NHIDC L            | 11-10-2022 | 4444    | 3555.4  |
| 34 | Rs.3.70 Crore Development of Border Tourism at Shri Tanot Complex, Jaisalmer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Rajast han   | BSF                | 05-07-2022 | 1767.66 |  883.83 |

|    | Sector                                                                                                                                     |            |       | 31-10-2022   |   5000.04 |   4090 |
|----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|-------|--------------|-----------|--------|
| 36 | Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Digital Multimedia Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts University, Hyderabad | Telang ana | BECIL | 22-12-2022   |   1179.93 | 943.47 |
| 37 | Telangana Project 'Major Upgradation of National Science                                                                                   | Delhi      | NCSM  | 27-03-2023   |   3180    |  18    |
| 38 | Centre Installation of Musical Fountain & Water Screen Multimedia based                                                                    | Rajast han | ITDC  | 04-10-2023   |    925.67 |  92.57 |
| 39 | Lake, Bundi Development of Light & Sound and Multimedia                                                                                    | Delhi      | ITDC  | 28-03-2024   |   4712.4  | 471    |

|               | Bhawan                                                                                                                      |               |               |               |                     |                     |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| 40            | 3D Mapping with Aqua Screen Projection and Sound Show at Buxar, Bihar and Dynamic Lighting & Motif at Ram Rekha Ghat, Bihar | Bihar         | BECIL         | 10-06-2024    | 599.96              | 59.99               |
| Total (Lakhs) | Total (Lakhs)                                                                                                               | Total (Lakhs) | Total (Lakhs) | Total (Lakhs) | 78,861.10 51,416.04 | 78,861.10 51,416.04 |

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