Lok Sabha Question No. 2161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Agri-Tourism Promotion
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2161

## ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## AGRI-TOURISM PROMOTION

## 2161. SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of major tourism projects at Sangli Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b) whether the Government has any schemes to promote agri-tourism in the country, if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in this regard;
- (c) whether Sangli is being considered as an agri-tourism cluster, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, the complete details of the new projects of the Government for Maharashtra State; and
- the details of the steps being taken by the Government to develop a sustainable tourism model across the country so that tourist places
- (e) remain clean and tourist friendly?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM             (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): While development of tourism destinations is primarily undertaken  by  the  concerned  State  Government/UT  Administration,  the Ministry  of  Tourism  under  the  schemes  of  'Swadesh  Darshan',  'National Mission  on  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual  Heritage  Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' and 'Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development' provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union  Territory Administrations/Central Agencies  for the development  of  tourism  related  infrastructure  and  facilities  at  various tourism destinations in the country.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  recently  revamped  the  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0  (SD  2.0)  with  the  objective  to  develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a destination & tourism centric approach. Government of India has also sanctioned tourism projects in the State of Maharashtra  under  the  'Scheme  for  Special  Assistance  to  States  for Capital Investment 202425' (SASCI). The details of projects sanctioned under the above-mentioned schemes in the State of Maharashtra are given at Annexure-I. Proposals  are  received  from  States/UTs  from  time  to  time  for  seeking financial assistance under the various schemes of the Ministry of Tourism. These  proposals  are  sanctioned  subject  to  fulfilment  of  the  stipulated provisions and availability of funds. Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner. As part of its ongoing  activities,  it  releases  global  print,  electronic  and  online  media campaigns  in  important  and  potential  markets  overseas,  to  promote various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of  the  country  including  Rural Tourism which encompasses agri-tourism. Ministry  of  Tourism  has  formulated  National  Strategy  and  Roadmap  for Development of Rural Tourism in India- An initiative towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism. Details  of  projects  sanctioned  for  tourism  infrastructure  development under Rural Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan scheme are at Annexure-II. The Ministry of Tourism has conducted two editions of the Best Tourism Villages  competition  to  honour  villages  that  best  exemplifies  a  tourism destination that preserves and promotes community-based values, goods, and  lifestyles,  and  has  a  clear  commitment  to  sustainability  with  the overarching goal of making tourism one of the drivers of positive change. 'Travel  for  LiFE',  a  sectoral  program under Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE). The objective of Travel for LiFE is to promote mainstreaming of sustainability in the tourism sector, create  awareness  and  nudge  tourists  and  tourism  businesses  to  adopt

Ministry  of  Tourism,  launched  the sustainable practices synchronous with nature.

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ANNEXURE-I

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  OF  PARTS  (a) TO (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2161 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024 REGARDING AGRI-TOURISM PROMOTION BY SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL

Details of Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

|   S. No. | Circuit / Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                                                   |   Amount Sanctioned (Rs. in Crore) |
|----------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
|        1 | Coastal Circuit 2015-16   | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit - Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav |                              19.06 |
|        2 | Spiritual Circuit 2018-19 | Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad                                |                              45.47 |

## Details of Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme

|   S. No. | Destination   | Name of the Experience                     |   Sanctioned Cost (Rs. in Crore) | Date of Sanction   |
|----------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------|
|        1 | Pune          | Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3 |                            76.22 | 21-09-2024         |

## Details of Projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme

|   S. No. | Project Name                 | Sanction Year   |   Approved Cost (Rs. in Crore) |
|----------|------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------|
|        1 | Development of Trimbakeshwar | 2017-18         |                          42.18 |

Details  of  Projects  Sanctioned  under  the  Scheme  Assistance  to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development

|   S. No | Year    | Name of Project                                                                                                      | Agency            |   Amount sanctioned (Rs. in Lakh) |
|---------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------|
|       1 | 2016-17 | Central Financial Assistance to Mumbai Port Trust for Development of KanojiAngre Lighthouse as a tourist Destination | Mumbai Port trust |                              1500 |
|       2 | 2016-17 | Joint Development of Nanded Railway Station                                                                          | M/o Railways      |                               518 |
|       3 | 2017-18 | Up- gradation/modernization to International Cruise terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai.                                 | Mumbai Port Trust |                              1250 |
|       4 | 2017-18 | Joint Development of Aurangabad Railway Station                                                                      | M/o Railways      |                               571 |
|       5 | 2021-22 | Upgradation/Modernization to International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai Port Trust                         | Mumbai Port Trust |                              3750 |

## Details of Projects sanctioned under SASCI Scheme

|   S. No. | Project Name                                                                        |   Approved Cost (Rs. in Crore) |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
|        1 | Ex-INS Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and Submarine Tourism, Sindhudurg |                          46.91 |
|        2 | Development of "RAM-KAL PATH" at Nashik                                             |                          99.14 |

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ANNEXURE-II

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  OF  PARTS  (a) TO (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2161 ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024 REGARDING AGRI-TOURISM PROMOTION BY SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL

Details  of  project  sanctioned  under  the  Rural  Circuit  of  Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country

|   S. No. | Name of State   | Project Name                                          |   Amount Sanctioned (Rs. in Crore) |
|----------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
|        1 | Bihar           | Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia      |                              44.27 |
|        2 | Kerala          | Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project |                              57.35 |

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