Lok Sabha Question No. 200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Swadesh Darshan Scheme-2.0
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Navaskani K, Shri Selvam G, Shri C N Annadurai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.200 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

## SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME-2.0

200   SHRI NAVASKANI K: SHRI SELVAM G: SHRI C N ANNADURAI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and objective of launching Swadesh Darshan Scheme-2.0 (SD-2.0);
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  identified  the  cities  in  Tamil  Nadu State for development under Swadesh Darshan Scheme-2.0 (SD-2.0) and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of funds specifically given to the State of Tamil Nadu under the above-mentioned scheme;
- (d) whether the Government is also implementing PRASHAD Scheme in the State of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details of sites identified for development under the said scheme; and
- (e) the details of  steps taken/to be taken by the Government for the promotion of Tourism in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM         (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a)  to  (e):    The  Ministry  of  Tourism  revamped  its  Swadesh  Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with an objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations in the country following  a  destination  &  tourist-centric  approach.  The  Ministry  of Tourism has identified 'Mamallapuram' and 'The Nilgiris' in the State of Tamil Nadu under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme and has sanctioned the project 'Immersive Experience at Shore Temple' in the State for Rs.30.02 Crore.

Ministry  of  Tourism  through  its  central  sector  scheme  of  'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual,  Heritage  Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)' complements  the  efforts  of  tourism  infrastructure  development  by extending financial assistance to the State Government/UT Administrations  in  consultation  with  them  in  line  with  the  scheme guidelines.  The details of the projects sanctioned in the State of Tamil Nadu under PRASHAD scheme is as under:

| State   |   S. No. | Project Name               | Sanction Year   |   Approved Cost (Rs. in Crore) |
|---------|----------|----------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------|
| Tamil   |        1 | Development of Kanchipuram | 2016-17         |                          13.99 |
| Nadu    |        2 | Development of Velankanni  | 2016-17         |                           4.86 |

Further,  Ministry  has  identified  29  new  sites  for  development  under PRASHAD Scheme which includes 'Navagriha Temple at 8 places' in the State of Tamil Nadu the details of which is as under:

- i. Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Thingalur, Thanjavur District
- ii. Guru Bhagvan Temple, Alangudi, Thanjavur District
- iii. Sri Naaganathar Temple, Thirunageshwaram, Thanjavur District
- iv. Sri  Suryanaar  Temple,  Thiruvidaimaruthur,  Suriyanar  Kovil, Thanjavur District
- v. Sri Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanur, Thanjavur District
- vi. Sri Vaitheeshwaran Temple, Vaitheeswaran Kovil, Mayiladuthurai District
- vii. Sri Naganatha Swamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai District
- viii. Suweathaaranyshwarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai District

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  as  part  of  its  ongoing  endeavour  promotes various tourism destinations and products of the country including Tamil Nadu  through  promotional  activities,  events,  website,  social  media promotions etc.

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