Lok Sabha Question No. 2338 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-04
Subject: Allocation of Funds for Tourism sector of Maharashtra
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †

## 2338 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR TOURISM SECTOR OF MAHARASHTRA

## † 2338. SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the amount of funds allocated to Maharashtra for tourism sector by the  Government  during  the  last  five  years  and  the  places  where these  funds  were  utilized  along  with  the  type  of  work  which  was undertaken there;
- (b) the reasons for delay in release of funds for these tourism projects, if any;
- (c) the  name  of  the  districts  of  Maharashtra  where  the  funds  were provided under the Central sector schemes; and
- (d) the details of the targets fixed and the achievements made so far in respect of restoration of religious places in order to promote tourism in various States of the country including Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (d): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products  is  primarily  undertaken  by  the  respective  State  Government / Union  Territory ( UT ) Administration . However,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism through  its  central  sector  schemes  of ' Swadesh  Darshan ( SD )' ,  Swadesh Darshan 2 . 0 ( SD2 . 0 )' , ' Challenge Based Destination Development ( CBDD )'  -a  sub -scheme  of  Swadesh  Darshan  and ' Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation  Drive ( PRASHAD )' and ' Assistance  to Central  Agencies ( ACA ) for  Tourism  Infrastructure  Development ' schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the State Governments / UT Administrations;  subject  to  availability  of  funds,  adherence  to  scheme guidelines,  submission  of  Detailed  Project  Reports ( DPRs ) by  the  State

Government etc .

In  addition,  Government  of  India  under  its  initiative  for ' Special Assistance  to  States  for  Capital  Investment ( SASCI )' has  also  provided financial assistance to the States for development of tourism projects . The  Ministry  does  not  release  or  maintain  district -wise  release  of funds  in  respect  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  aforesaid  schemes . However, the details of the projects sanctioned in the state of Maharashtra  under  aforesaid  schemes  in  last  five  years,  along  with  the sanctioned and released amounts, is annexed . As  part  of  these  projects, the components related to tourist amenities and enhancement of tourism experiences are sanctioned . Release of funds under the schemes is undertaken in instalments as per the guidelines and instructions issued in this regard from time to time and receipt of Utilization Certificates from the State Governments / UTAs for the funds earlier released . Archaeological  Survey  of  lndia ( ASl ) takes  up  conservation  and maintenance work of protected monuments and sites including provision of amenities like drinking water, toilet blocks, pathways and landscaping etc . , throughout the country . Conservation and maintenance of monuments and archaeological sites is a continuous process and is taken up as per the need of monuments and availability of resources . However, funds are allocated as per the need of monuments .

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 2338 ANSWERED ON 04 . 08 . 2025 REGARDING ALLOCATION OF  FUNDS  FOR  TOURISM  SECTOR  OF  MAHARASHTRA  RAISED  BY  SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE

Details of Project sanctioned in last five years under Swadesh Darshan 2 . 0 Scheme in the State of Maharashtra :

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S. No. | Year of Sanction   | Destination   | Name of the Experience                      | Sanctioned Cost   | Amount Authorized for utilization by State Implementing Agency   |
|----------|--------------------|---------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | 2023 - 24          | Pune          | Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park - Phase 3 | 76 . 22           | 7 . 62                                                           |

Details  of  Project  sanctioned  in  last  five  years  under  Challenge  Based Destination Development ( CBDD ) Scheme in the State of Maharashtra:

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S. No. | Year of Sanction   | Name of the Project            | Sanctioned Cost   | Amount Authorized for utilization by State Implementing Agency   |
|----------|--------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | 2024 - 25          | Development of Ahmednagar Fort | 25 . 00           | 2 . 50                                                           |

Details of Projects sanctioned in last five years under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Scheme  in the State of Maharashtra:

## (Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S . No . | Year of Sanction   | Name of the Project                                                       | Sanctioned Cost   | Amount Released for Utilization   |
|------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------|
|          1 | 2024 - 25          | INS - Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in | 46 . 91           | 30 . 96                           |

|    |           | Sindhudurg                              |         |         |
|----|-----------|-----------------------------------------|---------|---------|
|  2 | 2024 - 25 | Development of RAM - KAL PATH in Nashik | 99 . 14 | 65 . 43 |

Details  of  Projects  sanctioned  in  last  five  years  under  the  Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies in the State of Maharashtra is as under:

## (Amount in ₹ Lakh)

| S. No.   | Name of Project                                                                                 | Agency            | Sanction Date   |   Sanctioned Cost |   Amount Released / Authorized |   Amount Utilized |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------|
| 1 .      | Upgradation / Mo dernization to International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai Port Trust | Mumbai Port Trust | 20 - 12 - 2021  |              3750 |                           3000 |              3000 |

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