Lok Sabha Question No. 64 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Development of Tourism in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.64 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN ANDHRA PRADESH

- 64 SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed any schemes and financial assistance  to  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  for  development  of tourism;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of number of projects being selected and considered for development;
- (d) the details of the financial assistance sanctioned/being sanctioned for each project; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  projects  identified  particularly  in  the  district  of Kadapa, in Andhra Pradesh State?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM           (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (e): The Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of 'Swadesh  Darshan  (SD)'  and  'Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual, Heritage  Augmentation  Drive'  (PRASHAD)  complements  the  efforts  of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations including the State of Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 3 projects each under its  Swadesh  Darshan  and  PRASHAD  schemes  in  the  State  of  Andhra Pradesh. Further, under its scheme of 'Assistance to Central Agencies', the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 2 projects in Andhra Pradesh.  The details of the projects sanctioned under SD, PRASHAD and Assistance to Central Agencies schemes is annexed.

Ministry  of  Tourism  has  revamped  the  Swadesh  Darshan  Scheme  as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and  responsible  tourism  destinations,  following  a  destination  &  touristcentric approach. In consultation with the States/UTs and in line with the scheme guidelines,  the  Ministry  has  identified  'Gandikota'  and  'Arakku -Lambassingi' as destinations in Andhra Pradesh and has sanctioned the project 'Borra Cave Experience at Araku' in 2023 -24 for Rs.29.87 Crore.

Further, Ministry of Tourism under 'Challenge Based Destination Development'  (CBDD),  a  sub -scheme  under  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  has identified  'Nagarjuna  Sagar'  &  'Ahobilam  Temple'  and  'Annavaram'  & 'Vedagiri  Lakshmi  Narasimhawamy'  Temple  under  PRASHAD  scheme  in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.64 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN ANDHRA PRADESH RAISED BY SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY

- (i). The list of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh is as under:-

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | State/ UT      | Circuit / Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                                                                         |   Amount Sanctioned |
|----------|----------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Andhra Pradesh | Coastal Circuit 2014-15   | Development of Kakinada - Hope Island - Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary - Passarlapudi - Aduru - S Yanam - Kotipally             |               67.83 |
|        2 | Andhra Pradesh | Coastal Circuit 2015-16   | Development of Nellore - Pulikat Lake - Ubblamadugu Water Falls - Nelapattu- Kothakoduru- Mypadu - Ramateertham - Iskapalli |               49.55 |
|        3 | Andhra Pradesh | Buddhist Circuit 2017-18  | Development of Buddhist Circuit: Shalihundam- Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda - Amravati- Anupu                                     |               35.24 |

- (ii).    The  list  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  PRASHAD  scheme  in  the State of Andhra Pradesh is as under:-

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Project Name                                                                                             | Sanction Year   |   Approved Cost |
|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|
|        1 | Development of Pilgrim Amenities at Amaravati                                                            | 2015-16         |           27.77 |
|        2 | Development of Srisailam Temple                                                                          | 2017-18         |           43.08 |
|        3 | Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narsimha Swami Vari Devasthanam at Simhachalam | 2022-23         |           54.04 |

(iii).        List  of  Projects  Sanctioned  under  the  Scheme  Assistance  to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development in the State of Andhra Pradesh is as under:-

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Year    | Name of Project                                                               | Agency                   |   Amount sanctioned |
|----------|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | 2017-18 | Sound and Light Show at Puttaparthy, Andhra Pradesh                           | ITDC                     |                7.08 |
|        2 | 2018-19 | Construction of Cruise Berth at Channel Berth in outer Harbour of Patnam Port | Visakhapatnam Port Trust |               38.5  |

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