Lok Sabha Question No. 290 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Promotion of Tribal and Ethnic Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*290 ANSWERED ON 16.12.2024

PROMOTION OF TRIBAL AND ETHNIC TOURISM

*290. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to promote tribal and ethnic tourism in the State of Jharkhand; (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  plans  and  programs  implemented  including the  funds  allocated  and  utilized  for  promotion  of  tribal  and  ethnic tourism in the State; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor specifying the challenges or constraints,

- if any, faced by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM            (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO.*290 ANSWERED ON 16.12.2024 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TRIBAL AND ETHNIC TOURISM RAISED BY SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM.

(a) to (c): Yes, The Ministry  of Tourism as part of its ongoing endeavour promotes  various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of  India  including tribal  and  ethnic  tourism  in  the  State  of  Jharkhand,  through  various initiatives including promotional events, assistance to State Governments for  organizing  fairs  and  festivals,  participation  in  exhibitions,  websites, social media etc.

The  Ministry  extends  financial  support  to  State  Governments  and Union Territories for the promotion and development of tourism 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.

The  Ministry  under  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  Scheme  has  identified 'Chandil' in the State of Jharkhand for development. In addition, Ramrekha Dham  has  also  been  sanctioned  under  Challenge  Based  Destination Development  scheme,  a  sub  scheme  of  SD  2.0  for  an  amount  of  Rs.25 Crore.

List  of  Projects  Sanctioned  under  various  Schemes  in  the  State  of Jharkhand during the last five years is at Annexure.

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  Eco-Tourism  Development  of Tilaiyya,  Koderma  for  an  amount  of  Rs.34.87  Crore  in  the  State  of Jharkhand.

The  Government  has  also  approved  the  initiative  to  develop  tribal homestays under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism as part of 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram  Abhiyan'. The said intervention includes development of 1000 homestays with support of upto Rs.5.00  Lakh  per  unit  for  new  construction,  up  to  Rs.3.00  Lakh  for renovation and Rs.5.00 Lakh for village community requirements.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO.*290 ANSWERED ON 16.12.2024 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TRIBAL AND ETHNIC TOURISM RAISED BY SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM.

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

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Scheme                                                      | Year    | Project                                                                                               | Amount Sanctioned   | Amount Released   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| Swadesh Darshan                                             | 2018-19 | Development of Eco Tourism circuit: Dalma- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat under Eco Circuit | 3044                | 2804              |
| PRASHAD                                                     | 2018-19 | Development of Baidyanathji Dham, Deoghar                                                             | 3679                | 3495              |
| Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) | 2019-20 | Bhairavnath Mahotsav Sharad Mahotsav, Netarhat                                                        | 25 25               | 25 25             |

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