Lok Sabha Question No. 1347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Funds under SDS in Rohtas and Kaimur, Bihar
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Manoj Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . †

## 1347

## ANSWERED ON 28 . 07 . 2025

## FUNDS UNDER SDS IN ROHTAS AND KAIMUR, BIHAR

† 1347. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the funds allocated, sanctioned, disbursed and utilised in  Rohtas  and  Kaimur  districts  of  Bihar  under  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme ( SDS ) since its inception, year -wise;
- (b) the  details  of  the  technological  integration  being  carried  out  under the  said  scheme  for  improvement  in  tourist  services  and  visitor engagement particularly in the said districts;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  find  out  the  possibilities  of partnership with international  agencies  to  enhance  basic  level amenities by developing the sites in the said districts under the said scheme;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap to cover  the  said  sites  in  the  said  districts  for  expansion  of  the  said scheme including the names of the said sites and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (e): 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  subscheme  of  Swadesh  Darshan  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;  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  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  along -with  funds  allocated, released/authorized and utilized under Swadesh Darshan, SD2 . 0 and CBDD scheme in the state of Bihar is Annexed . In the project proposal received from States/UTs, certain components  such  as  digital  displays  under  the  interpretation  centre, website development for online ticketing and Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality (AR/VR) facilities under the tourist information centre are included by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations. Currently, no tourism programs under Ministry of Tourism are being funded by international agencies.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO . † 1347  ANSWERED  ON  28 . 07 . 2025  REGARDING  FUNDS UNDER  SDS  IN  ROHTAS  AND  KAIMUR,  BIHAR  RAISED  BY  SHRI  MANOJ KUMAR

Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the State of Bihar:

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

|   S . No . | Circuit / Sanction Year    | Name of the Project                                                            |   Sanctioned Cost |   Amount Released / Authorized |   Amount Utilized |
|------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------|
|          1 | Tirthankar Circuit 2016-17 | Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri     |             33.96 |                          30.04 |             29.36 |
|          2 | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17  | Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj - Dharmshala- Deoghar                |             44.76 |                          42.52 |             42.17 |
|          3 | Buddhist Circuit 2016-17   | Development of Buddhist circuit- Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya |             95.18 |                          95.18 |             95.18 |
|          4 | Rural Circuit 2017-18      | Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia                               |             44.27 |                          40.31 |             40.31 |
|          5 | Spiritual Circuit 2017-18  | Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh                                       |             44.55 |                          42.32 |             42.32 |

Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2 . 0  Scheme in the State of Bihar:

(Amount in ₹ Crore)

| S . No .   | Year of Sanction   | Destination   | Name of the Experience                                                |   Sanctioned Cost |   Amount Authorized for utilization by State Implementing Agency |
|------------|--------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 .        | 2024-25            | Bodh Gaya     | Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya |            165.44 |                                                            16.54 |

Details of Project sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development ( CBDD ) Scheme in the State of Bihar:

(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 Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran |             24.29 |                                                             2.43 |

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