Lok Sabha Question No. 228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Ranbhoomi App
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.228 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## RANBHOOMI APP

## 228. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of sites included in the Ranbhoomi App for promotion of tourism;
- (b) the safety measures put in place for visitors to remote and sensitive sites listed in the App; and
- (c) whether there are any plans to enhance infrastructure and amenities at the 77 sites featured in the Ranbhoomi App and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDER SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a):    (i) As informed by the Ministry of Defence, the Ranbhoomi App and the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative have been launched to open areas  of  historical  importance  and  valour,  for  the  citizen  of  India, which signify the sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.
- (ii) State-wise details of 77 Shaurya Gantavya sites are attached as Annexure.

(b): The  Indian  Army  in  collaboration  with  the  State  governments  and Ministry of Tourism, has put in place risk mitigation and safety measure to ensure the well-being of visitors to these sensitive and remote locations as follows:

- (i) Military  Point  of  Contact  and  Assistance-  In  high-risk  border zones,  visitors  are  required  to  coordinate  with  army  units  for safety  and  clearances,  facilitated  via  single  window,  in  high altitude  areas,  precautions  to  be  adopted  and  acclimatization protocols are also being advised.
- (ii) Controlled  Access  and  Permits-  Entry  to  certain  high-altitude locations is regulated and special permits are issued to ensure security. (iii) Emergency Response and Medical Aid- Incidental availability of district hospitals in the area. Emergency evacuation protocols by the Army  are in place to  provide  immediate  medical assistance. (iv) Weather  Advisory-  Weather  advisories  are  issued  to  prevent mishaps in extreme conditions. tourism practices are promoted to protect fragile ecosystem and ensure
- (v) Tourism and Environment GuidelinesSustainable responsible travel.
- (c):   Infrastructure Enhancement and Amenities Development:
- (i) The 'Bharat Ranbhoomi  Darshan' initiative serves as an awareness and digital engagement' platform.
- (ii) Currently these places have war memorials/museums and some facilities  for  refreshment  etc.  Infrastructure  enhancement  is done through respective state-led Schemes.

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## ANNEXURE

## STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.228  ANSWERED  ON  03.02.2025  REGARDING  RANBHOOMI APP RAISED BY SHRI ANTO ANTONY

## State-wise details of 77 Shaurya Gantavya sites

| STATE            | SHAURYA GANTAVYA SITES   | TOTAL NUMBER OF SITES   |
|------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------|
| Jammu & Kashmir  | 11                       |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Bangus Valley            |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Aru Vally                |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Yusmarg Valley           |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Warman Valley            |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Chandigram               |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Keren                    |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Machil                   |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Teetwal                  |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Baramulla                |                         |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | Uri                      |                         |
| Himachal Pradesh | 04                       |                         |
| Himachal Pradesh | Kinnaur Valley           |                         |
| Himachal Pradesh | Kalpa Valley             |                         |
| Himachal Pradesh | Sangla Valley            |                         |
| Rajasthan        |                          | 07                      |
| Rajasthan        | Tanot                    | 07                      |
| Rajasthan        | Ramgarh                  | 07                      |
| Rajasthan        | Sundra                   | 07                      |
| Rajasthan        | Munabao                  | 07                      |
| Rajasthan        | Gadra Road               | 07                      |
| Rajasthan        | Bhakasar                 | 07                      |
| Gujarat          | 05                       |                         |
| Gujarat          | Suigam Rann Reigon       |                         |
| Gujarat          | Kutch Region             |                         |
| Gujarat          | Lakhpat                  |                         |
| Gujarat          | Bhuj                     |                         |
| Ladakh           |                          | 14                      |
| Ladakh           | Kargil                   | 14                      |
| Ladakh           | Siachen Base Camp        | 14                      |
| Ladakh           | Karakoram Pass           | 14                      |
| Ladakh           | Pangong TSO              | 14                      |
| Ladakh           | Demchok                  | 14                      |
| Ladakh           | Padum Valley             | 14                      |
| Ladakh           | Hanle                    | 14                      |

|                   | Chushul                |
|-------------------|------------------------|
|                   | Hunder                 |
|                   | Tayakshi               |
|                   | Turtuk                 |
|                   | Tasking                |
|                   | Panamik                |
|                   | Doklam                 |
|                   | Gurudongmar            |
|                   | Thangu Region          |
|                   | Lachung Region         |
|                   | Geyzing                |
|                   | Yuksom                 |
|                   | East Sikkim Reigon     |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Tawang Walong          |
|                   | Dirang                 |
|                   | Bum La                 |
|                   | Sungetsar              |
|                   | Zemithang              |
|                   | Gorsam                 |
|                   | Lumpo                  |
|                   | Bomdila                |
|                   | Lohit                  |
|                   | Kameng Region          |
|                   | Bishum Valley          |
|                   | Dibang Region          |
|                   | Anini                  |
|                   | Menchuka Region        |
|                   | Siang Region           |
|                   | Yingkiong              |
|                   | Gelling                |
|                   | Upper Subansiri Valley |
|                   | Tsari Chu Valley       |
|                   | Tuting Valley          |
| Uttrakhand        | Lipulekh Pass          |
| Uttrakhand        | Pithoragarh            |
| Uttrakhand        | Harsil Sector          |
| Uttrakhand        | Mana Sector            |
| Uttrakhand        | Malari Sector          |
| Uttrakhand        | Kumaon Region          |
| Uttrakhand        | Gunji                  |
| Uttrakhand        |                        |