Lok Sabha Question No. 3719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Promotion of Tourism in Tirunelveli
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Robert Bruce C

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3719 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN TIRUNELVELI

## 3719.  SHRI ROBERT BRUCE C:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  sites  identified  by  the  Government  in  Tirunelveli district for the promotion of tourism; and
- (b) the details of funds sanctioned and disbursed thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (b): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory  (UT)  Administration.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  complements  the efforts of State Governments/UT  Administrations by developing and promoting various tourism products of the country, including Tamil Nadu through various schemes and initiatives. The details of projects sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan and Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme of the Ministry for the State of Tamil Nadu is Annexed.

Further, Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner including destinations of Tamil Nadu, through various initiatives under its Schemes of  'Domestic  Promotion  &  Publicity  including  Hospitality'  (DPPH)  and 'Overseas Promotion & Publicity (OPP)'. As part of its on -going activities; it regularly releases print, electronic, online and outdoor media campaigns in the international markets, to promote various tourism destinations and products of India. The Ministry of Tourism also regularly promotes various tourism  destinations  and  products  through  its  website  and  social  media promotions.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3719 ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN TIRUNELVELI RAISED BY SHRI ROBERT BRUCE C

(i)  Project  sanctioned  under  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  in  the  State  of Tamil Nadu

(Amount in ₹ crore)

| S. No.   | Circuit         | Sanction Year   | Name of the Project   | Name of the Project   | Amount Sanctioned   | Amount Released/ Authorized*   |
|----------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------|
| 1        | Coastal Circuit | 2016-17         | Development (Chennai- | of                    | 73.13               | 71.03                          |
|          |                 |                 | Mamamallapuram        | -                     |                     |                                |
|          |                 |                 | Rameshwaram           | -                     |                     |                                |
|          |                 |                 | Manpadu Kanyakumari)  | -                     |                     |                                |

* Includes amount of authorization to CNA through TSA Model I for Central Sector Scheme.

(ii) Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme in the State of Tamil Nadu

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Destination               | Name of the Experience               | Sanction Year   |   Amount Sanctioned |
|----------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) | Immersive experience at Shore Temple | 2023-24         |               30.02 |

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