Lok Sabha Question No. 1239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Promotion of Tourism in Shravasti Balrampur District
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shiromani Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1239

## ANSWERED ON 11.12.2023

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN SHRAVASTI BALRAMPUR DISTRICT

†1239. SHRI RAMSHIROMANI VERMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any blueprint for growth of places of tourist interest of Uttar Pradesh at present and in future;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has constituted any Committee or survey group to promote tourism in Shravasti Balrampur district during the current year;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  including  the  extant  status  of  the  old  places  of tourist interest; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) & (b): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  the  Schemes  of  'Swadesh Darshan',  'National  Mission  on  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual Heritage  Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)'  and  'Assistance  to  Central Agencies  for  Tourism  Infrastructure  Development'  provides  financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations/Central Agencies for the development of tourism-related infrastructure and facilities to give impetus to the growth of tourism in the State of Uttar Pradesh.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  revamped  its  Swadesh  Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop & destination centric approach. Under SD2.0, 'Prayagraj' & 'Naimisharanya' destinations have been identified for development in the State of Uttar sustainable and responsible destinations following a tourist Pradesh.

The details of projects sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan 1.0, PRASHAD and Assistance to Central Agencies Schemes in the State of Uttar Pradesh is given at Annexure.

In  addition  to  the  above,  Department  of  Tourism,  Government  of Uttar  Pradesh  has  conveyed  that  in  their  Tourism  Policy-2022,  vision, guiding  principles,  mission,  objectives  and  targets  have  been  laid  for identification  of  sites  and  areas  which  are  important  from  the  tourism point of view and have the tourism potential. In this regard, 12 tourism circuits have been  defined in their policy with important tourist destinations falling  under  different circuits.  Further,  various  innovative tourism activities have also been identified in the above policy such as Thematic  sectors,  Spiritual/  Religious,  Eco-tourism,  Nature,  Wildlife, Wellness and Medical tourism, Adventure tourism, MICE activities, Water based  activities,  Rural/village/tribal  tourism,  Cuisine  tourism,  Wedding destination  tourism,  Youth  (Yuva)  tourism  etc.,  for  the  inclusive  and sustainable  development  of  the  State  in  the  field  of  tourism,  with provisions to promote and encourage private investors, encourage more rapid private sector participation, aide creation of assets, build capacity building of tourism service providers, promote holistic, responsible and sustainable tourism ecosystem.

(c): Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that  they  have  not  constituted  any  Committee  or  survey  group  to promote tourism in Shravasti & Balrampur Districts.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh has conveyed  that  they  have  constituted  'District  Tourism  and  Culture Council' at District level all over  the  State  of Uttar  Pradesh  for identifying tourism potential aspects. In relation to that on priority basis and according to budget availability, projects for providing/ upgradation of tourism infrastructure/basic amenities are identified in various districts of Uttar Pradesh including Shravasti and Balrampur.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) AND (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1239 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2023 REGARDING PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN SHRAVASTI BALRAMPUR DISTRICT BY SHRI RAMSHIROMANI VERMA.

Swadesh Darshan Scheme

(Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | State         | Circuit/ Sanction Year    | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                                      |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|---------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Uttar Pradesh | Buddhist Circuit 2016-17  | Development of Srawasti, Kushinagar & Kapilwastu                                                                                                                                         |               87.89 |
|         2 | Uttar Pradesh | Ramayana Circuit 2016-17  | Development of Chitrakoot and Shringverpur                                                                                                                                               |               69.45 |
|         3 | Uttar Pradesh | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17 | Development of Shahjahanpur-Basti- Ahar- Aligharh-Kasgunj-Sarosi- Pratapgarh-Unnao- Kaushambi- Mirzapur- Gorakpur- Kairana- DoamrFiyagunj- Bagpat- Barabanki- Azamgarh                   |               71.91 |
|         4 | Uttar Pradesh | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17 | Development of Bijnor- Meerut- Kanpur- Kanpur Dehat- Banda- Ghazipur- Salempur- Ghosi- Balia- Ambedkar Nagar- Aligarh- Fatehpur- Deoria- Mahoba- Sonbhadra- Chandauli- Mishrikh- Bhadohi |               67.51 |
|         5 | Uttar Pradesh | Heritage Circuit 2016-17  | Development of Kalinjar Fort (Banda)- MarharDham (SantKabir Nagar)- ChauriChaura, Shaheed Sthal (Fatehpur)- Mavahar Sthal (Ghosi)- Shaheed Smarak (Meerut)                               |               33.92 |
|         6 | Uttar Pradesh | Ramayana Circuit 2017-18  | Development of Ayodhya                                                                                                                                                                   |              127.21 |

|   7. | Uttar Pradesh   | Spiritual Circuit 2018-19   | Development of Jewar-Dadri- Sikandrabad-Noida-Khurja- Banda                                                                             |   12.03 |
|------|-----------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
|    8 | Uttar Pradesh   | Spiritual Circuit 2018-19   | Development of Gorakhnath Temple (Gorakhpur), Devipattan Temple (Balrampur) and Vatvashni Temple (Domariyagunj)                         |   18.3  |
|    9 | UP & Bihar      | Wayside Amenities 2018-19   | Development of Wayside Amenities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar at Varanasi- Gaya; Kushinagar- Gaya- Kushinagar in collaboration with MoRTH |   15.07 |

## PRASHAD Scheme

(Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | State         | Name of the Project                                               | Year of Sanction   |   Approved Cost |
|-----------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
|         1 | Uttar Pradesh | Development of Mathura- Vrindavan as Mega Tourist Circuit (Ph-II) | 2014-15            |           10.98 |
|         2 | Uttar Pradesh | Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centre at Vrindavan          | 2014-15            |            9.36 |
|         3 | Uttar Pradesh | Development of Varanasi -Phase - I                                | 2015-16            |           18.72 |
|         4 | Uttar Pradesh | River Cruise Tourism in Ganga, Varanasi                           | 2017-18            |            9.02 |
|         5 | Uttar Pradesh | Development of Varanasi - Phase II                                | 2017-18            |           44.6  |
|         6 | Uttar Pradesh | Development of Infrastructure facilities at Govardhan             | 2018-19            |           39.74 |

## Assistance  to  Central  Agencies  for  Tourism  Infrastructure  Development Scheme

(Rs. in Crore)

|   Sl. No. | State         | Name of Project                                                                                       | Year     | Central Agency   |   Amount Sanctioned |
|-----------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Uttar Pradesh | Joint Development of Tourist Amenities at Agra Cantt. Railway Station in Association with Ministry of | 2013- 14 | M/o Railways     |                5.05 |

|    |               | Railways                                                                                                                                                       |          |              |      |
|----|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------------|------|
|  2 | Uttar Pradesh | Joint Development of Tourist Amenities at Rae- Bareli Railway Station in Association with Ministry of Railway                                                  | 2013- 14 | M/o Railways | 4.44 |
|  3 | Uttar Pradesh | Illumination of monuments in Varanasi/Sarnath (Dhamekh Stupa in SarnathChaukhandi Stupa in Sarnath, Tomb of Lalkan in Sarnath and Man Mahal in Banaras)        | 2014- 15 | ITDC         | 5.12 |
|  4 | Uttar Pradesh | Illumination of three monuments in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-: 1. Dashashwamedh Ghat to Darbanga Ghat (stretch of 300 m) 2. Tulsi Manas Mandir 3. Sarnath Museum | 2017- 18 | CPWD         | 2.94 |

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