Lok Sabha Question No. 3815 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Funds allotted for Tourism Schemes in Udaipur
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +3815

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## FUNDS ALLOTTED FOR TOURISM SCHEMES IN UDAIPUR

- +3815.  DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  funds  allocated  under  various  schemes  of  the  Government  to Rajasthan, especially Udaipur district having rich and plentiful tourist sites and eco-tourism sites;
- (b)  the details of the projects introduced in Rajasthan to improve tourism infrastructure  and  promote  sustainable  and  an  approach  focused  on accountability;
- (c)  whether  more  funds  would  be  allocated  to  Udaipur  district  under various  schemes  keeping  in  view  the  immense  potential  of  tourism development in the said district; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (d): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products is primarily undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT)  Administration.  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  through  its  central  sector schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan (SD)', 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation  Drive (PRASHAD)' and 'Assistance to Central  Agencies  for  Tourism  Infrastructure Development' complements the  efforts  of  tourism  infrastructure  development  in  the  country  by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations including the State of Rajasthan.

Ministry has revamped Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations following a destination & tourist centric approach.

The  Government  of  India  under  the  guidelines  for  Special  Assistance  to States  for  Capital  Investment  (SASCI)  for  Development  of  Iconic  Tourist Centres has approved two projects in the State of Rajasthan.

Details of projects sanctioned under the aforesaid schemes for the State of Rajasthan are Annexed.

Receiving proposals from the State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies  for financial assistance for tourism projects  is  a  continuous  process.  The  proposals  received  are  examined with  reference  to  the  prescribed  guidelines  and  financial  assistance  is extended for such projects subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds.

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STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  +3815  ANSWERED  ON  24.03.2025  REGARDING  FUNDS ALLOTTED FOR TOURISM SCHEMES IN UDAIPUR RAISED BY DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT

## (i) List of Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the State of Rajasthan

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Circuit / Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |   Amount Sanctioned |
|----------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Desert Circuit 2015-16    | Development of Sambhar Lake Town and Other Destinations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |               50.01 |
|        2 | Krishna Circuit 2016-17   | Development of Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |               75.8  |
|        3 | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17 | Development of Spiritual Circuit - 'Development of Churu (Salasar Balaji)-Jaipur (Shri Samodke Balaji, Ghatke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) - Mehndipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji)                                                                                                               |               87.05 |
|        4 | Heritage Circuit 2017-18  | Development of Heritage Circuit Development of Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort) - Jaipur (Facade Illumination in Jaipur and Nahargarh Fort) -Jhalawar (Gagron Fort) - Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh Fort) - Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort) - Hanumangarh (Gogamedi) - Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra) - Dholpur (Bagh-I-Nilofor and Purani Chawani) - Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak, Merta) - Tonk (Sunehri Kothi) |               70.61 |

- (ii)  Project  sanctioned  under  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  in  the  State  of Rajasthan

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Destination       | Name of the Experience               | Date of Sanction   |   Sanctioned Cost |
|----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------|
|        1 | Bundi (Rajasthan) | Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan | 29-02- 2024        |             17.37 |

- (iii)  List  of  Project  sanctioned  under  PRASHAD  Scheme  in  the  State Rajasthan

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Project Name                                   | Sanction Year   |   Amount Sanctioned |
|----------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Integrated Development of Pushkar/Ajmer        | 2015-16         |               32.64 |
|        2 | Development at Shri Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner | 2024-25         |               22.58 |

- (iv)  List  of  Projects  sanctioned under ' Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development' Scheme in the State Rajasthan

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Name of Project                                                                                             | Sanction Date   |   Amount Sanctioned |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Development of Border Tourism at Shri Tanot Complex, Jaisalmer Sector                                       | 05-07- 2022     |               17.68 |
|        2 | Installation of Musical Fountain & Water Screen Multimedia based projection show at Nawal Sagar Lake, Bundi | 04-10- 2023     |                9.26 |

- (v) List of Projects sanctioned in the State of Rajasthan under the Scheme for 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI Scheme) Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale'

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Name of the Project                                           | Sanction Year   |   Amount Sanctioned |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur | 2024-25         |               49.31 |
|        2 | Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur                             | 2024-25         |               96.61 |

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