Lok Sabha Question No. 58 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-22
Subject: Promotion of Tourism in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Smt. Sandhya Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.58

## ANSWERED ON 22.07.2024

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN MADHYA PRADESH

- 58 SMT. SANDHYA RAY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  Schemes  to  promote  tourism  in  the  State  of Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  Shakti  Peeth's  in Bhind and Datia districts of Madhya Pradesh; and
- (c) expenditure  incurred  to  encourage  tourism  in  Bhind  and  Datia districts of Madhya Pradesh?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM             (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (c): Ministry  of  Tourism  (MoT),  inter-alia,  promotes  India,  as  a holistic  tourist  destination,  including  religious  sites  of  Madhya  Pradesh. Promotions  are  also  undertaken  for  highlighting  the  different  tourism products and themes, including spiritual tourism. Further tourist destinations  are  also  amplified  through  the  official  web-site  as  well  as through the social media handles of the Ministry. MoT under its 'Swadesh Darshan' (SD), and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive' (PRASHAD) Schemes provides financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administration for development of infrastructure  at  the  tourist  destinations.  Ministry  has  identified  Shri Peetmbra Peetha, Datia District and Shanidev Temple, Morena District for development under the PRASHAD Scheme. Additionally, Mandu and Orchha are identified for development under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme under Swadesh Darshan.  Gwalior & Chitrakoot  have  also  been  sanctioned  at  the  cost  of  Rs.16.73  crore  and Rs.27.21 crore respectively, under SD2.0. Details of the projects sanctioned  by  Ministry  under  PRASHAD  and  SD  in  the  State  of  Madhya Pradesh is annexed.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.58 ANSWERED ON 22.07.2024 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN MADHYA PRADESH BY SMT. SANDHYA RAY.

List of projects in the State of Madhya Pradesh under SWADESH DARSHAN and PRASHAD Scheme

| Name of Scheme   | Year    | Name of the Project                                                                                                                          |   Amount Sanctioned (Rs. in Crore) |
|------------------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| SWADESH DARSHAN  | 2015-16 | Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur- Sanjay- Dubri- Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Mukki- Pench                                         |                              92.1  |
| SWADESH DARSHAN  | 2016-17 | Development of Sanchi-Satna-Rewa- Mandsaur-Dhar                                                                                              |                              74.02 |
| SWADESH DARSHAN  | 2016-17 | Development of Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Chanderi - Bhimbetka - Mandu                                                                   |                              89.49 |
| SWADESH DARSHAN  | 2017-18 | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River |                              93.52 |
| PRASHAD          | 2017-18 | Development of Omkareshwar                                                                                                                   |                              43.93 |
|                  | 2020-21 | Development of Amarkantak                                                                                                                    |                              49.99 |

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