Lok Sabha Question No. 1275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-11
Subject: Surge in Tourists in Odisha and North-East
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Chandrani Murmu, Mahesh Sahoo, Abdul Khaleque

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1275 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2023

## SURGE IN TOURISTS IN ODISHA AND NORTH-EAST

1275. MS. CHANDRANI MURMU: SHRI MAHESH SAHOO: SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  a  surge  in  the  number  of  tourists  in  Odisha  and North-East;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the factors responsible for the surge;
- (c) the number of tourists who visited Odisha and North-East during the last ten years, year-wise and the steps taken by the Government to attract more international tourists into the State;
- (d) the percentage of contribution of tourism to Odisha's economy;
- (e) whether the Government has developed adequate facilities to provide seamless services to the tourists and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the Government has identified the hot spots with maximum tourist footfall and if so, the details thereof along with the expected revenue  growth  from  tourism  in  the  next  five  years  from  the  said regions?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM                                   (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c): The data of Tourist footfall during 2013 to 2022 in Odisha and North-East are given in Annexure-I.

The Ministry of Tourism promotes tourism in the country, including Odisha and North-East, in a holistic manner through various initiatives under its Schemes of 'Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality' (DPPH) and  'Overseas  Promotion  &  Publicity  (OPP)'.  As  part  of  its  on-going activities; it regularly releases print, electronic, online and outdoor media campaigns in the international markets, under the 'Incredible India' brand- line,  to  promote  various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of  India  with the  objective  of  increasing  foreign  tourist  arrivals  to  the  Country.  The Ministry  of  Tourism  also  regularly  promotes  various  tourism  destinations and products through its website and social media promotions. The details of the projects sanctioned by Ministry of Tourism, under the DPPH scheme are given in the Annexure-I.

In  addition,  Ministry  of  Tourism,  Government  of  India  and  various State Tourism departments attended WTM 2023 in London, FITUR 2023 in Madrid, ITB 2023 in Berlin, ATM 2023 in Dubai and IMEX 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany.  During  the  participation,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  had  B2B meetings  with  foreign  Tour  Operators,  Travel  Agents  and  various  other stakeholders. The Ministry also organized the Press Meet to apprise the travel  media  of  India's  preparedness  to  welcome  international  tourists post pandemic. Further, India pavilion showcased varied tourism products including niche tourism products such as cuisine, wellness, yoga, wildlife, and luxury etc.

(d):  No  assessment  has  been  done  regarding  the  share  of  tourism  to Odisha's economy.

(e):  Identification and development of tourist places is done in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territory (UT) Administrations. 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 at various tourism destinations in the country including Odisha and  North-East.  The  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  in  the  States  of Odisha and North-East, by Ministry of Tourism, under the above schemes are given in the Annexure-II.

(f):  Ministry  of  Tourism  does  not  maintain  data  on  hot  spots.  However, details of tourist's footfall for the States/UTs in the year 2022 is given in the Annexure-III.

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ANNEXURE-I

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.1275  ANSWERED  ON  11.12.2023  REGARDING  SURGE  IN TOURISTS  IN  ODISHA  AND  NORTH-EAST  BY  MS.  CHANDRANI  MURMU, SHRI MAHESH SAHOO AND SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE

Details  of  Tourist  footfall  in  Odisha  and  North-East  during  2013-2022  (in lakh)

|      | North-East   | North-East   | Odisha   | Odisha   |
|------|--------------|--------------|----------|----------|
| Year | DTV          | FTV          | DTV      | FTV      |
| 2013 | 66.773       | 0.848        | 98.001   | 0.667    |
| 2014 | 70.45        | 1.175        | 107.906  | 0.714    |
| 2015 | 79.407       | 1.186        | 117.861  | 0.67     |
| 2016 | 77.714       | 1.446        | 128.428  | 0.764    |
| 2017 | 95.466       | 1.688        | 140.112  | 1.000    |
| 2018 | 86.162       | 2.278        | 152.085  | 1.108    |
| 2019 | 95.654       | 3.697        | 153.076  | 1.151    |
| 2020 | 18.703       | 0.663        | 46.223   | 0.102    |
| 2021 | 25.165       | 0.138        | 37.422   | 0.023    |
| 2022 | 118.581      | 1.044        | 78.679   | 0.221    |

Source: State/UTs Tourism Department

List  of  fairs  &  festivals  under  under  the  scheme  Domestic  Promotion  & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) is as under

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Name of State   | Year    | Name of Fairs & Festivals                                                                               |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount released |
|-----------------|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| Assam           | 2016-17 | (i) Rass Mahotsav, Majuli (ii) Bodo National Festival (iii) Rongali Festival                            |                  35 |                35 |
|                 | 2018-19 | International Buddhist conference                                                                       |                  25 |                25 |
|                 |         | Rongali festival                                                                                        |                  25 |                25 |
|                 | 2021-22 | Bhogali Festival                                                                                        |                  25 |                25 |
|                 |         | Rongoli festivals                                                                                       |                  25 |                25 |
| Arunachal       | 2014-15 | Nyokum Festival                                                                                         |                  14 |                14 |
| Pradesh         | 2015-16 | (i) Kameng River Eco-Tourism Festival (ii) Menchuka Adventure Festival and (iii) Orange Festival Dambuk |                  30 |                30 |

|           | 2017-18   | (i) Tawang Festival(ii)Menchuka Adventure Festival (iii) Orange Festival Dambuk   |   40.00 |   40.00 |
|-----------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|
|           | 2018-19   | Basar Confluence 3.0 Festival                                                     |   20    |   20    |
|           | 2019-20   | River Tribe's Angling Festival                                                    |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Butterfly Meet at MIAO                                                            |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2020-21   | Pedal to Pakke                                                                    |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2021-22   | Easterly Essence Ledum Festival                                                   |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Orange Festival of Music and Adventure                                            |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2022-23   | Si Donyi Festival                                                                 |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Orange Festival                                                                   |   25    |   25    |
| Manipur   | 2014-15   | Manipuri Festival and Youth, Adventure& Water sports festival                     |   50    |   50    |
|           | 2015-16   | Manipur Sangai Festival                                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Youth, Adventure Water Sports Festival Manipur                                    |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2016-17   | Manipur Sangai Festival                                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Youth Adventure and Water Adventure sports festival                               |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2017-18   | Manipur Sangai Festival                                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Youth Adventure & Water Sports Festival                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2019-20   | Sangai Festival                                                                   |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Youth Adventure & Water Sports festival                                           |   25    |   25    |
| Meghalaya | 2016-17   | Wangala Dance Festival and Nongkrem Dance Festival                                |   42.22 |   42.22 |
|           | 2017-18   | Wangala Dance Festival,                                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Nongkrem Dance Festival and Lasubon Festival                                      |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2018-19   | Wangala Dance Festival                                                            |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Nongkrem Dance Festival                                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2019-20   | Wangala Dance                                                                     |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Nongkrem Dance Festival                                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2021-22   | Wangala Dance                                                                     |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Nongkrem Dance Festival                                                           |   25    |   25    |
|           | 2022-23   | Wangala Dance                                                                     |   25    |   25    |
|           |           | Nongkrem Dance Festival                                                           |   25    |   25    |
| Mizoram   | 2014-15   | Anthurium Festival,                                                               |   25    |   25    |

|          |         | ThalfavangKut festival                                                |   25.00 |   25.00 |
|----------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|
|          | 2015-16 | Anthurium Festival                                                    |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | ThalfavangKut Festival                                                |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2017-18 | Winter Festival                                                       |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Chapchar Kut                                                          |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2018-19 | Chapchar Kut Festival                                                 |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2019-20 | Anthurium Festival                                                    |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Winter Festival                                                       |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2020-21 | Anthurium Festival                                                    |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Winter Festival                                                       |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2021-22 | Anthurium Festival                                                    |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Winter Festival                                                       |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2022-23 | Anthurium Festival                                                    |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Winter Festival                                                       |      25 |      25 |
| Nagaland | 2014-15 | Hornbill Festival, 2014                                               |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2016-17 | Hornbill Festival                                                     |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2017-18 | Sekrenyi Festival, Hornbill Festival, Rengma'sNgadah Festival         |      50 |      50 |
|          | 2019-20 | Hornbill Festival                                                     |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Thuwu-Ni Festival                                                     |      10 |      10 |
|          |         | Sukhrunye Festival                                                    |      15 |      15 |
|          | 2021-22 | Hornbill Festival                                                     |      20 |      20 |
|          |         | The Angami's Sekrenyi Festival                                        |      10 |      10 |
|          | 2022-23 | Ahuna Festival                                                        |       5 |       5 |
|          |         | Runa Festival                                                         |       5 |       5 |
|          |         | Sekrenyi Festival                                                     |       5 |       5 |
|          |         | Autumn Festival at Nagaland House Kolkata                             |       5 |       5 |
|          |         | Autumn Festival at Nagaland House New Delhi                           |       5 |       5 |
|          |         | Hornbill Festival                                                     |      25 |      25 |
| Sikkim   | 2015-16 | (i) World Tourism Day, Gangtok, (ii) Sikkim Winter Carnival, Gangtok, |      44 |      44 |
|          | 2016-17 | World Tourism Day, Gangtok                                            |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Red Panda Winter Festival, Gangtok                                    |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2017-18 | World Tourism Day, Gangtok                                            |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Red Panda Winter festival, Gangtok                                    |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2018-19 | World Tourism Day                                                     |      25 |      25 |
|          |         | Red Panda Festival , Gangtok                                          |      25 |      25 |
|          | 2019-20 | World Tourism Day, Gangtok                                            |      25 |      25 |

|         |         | Red Panda Winter Festival                                                                                                                                                                     |   25.00 |   25.00 |
|---------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|
|         | 2020-21 | Red Panda Winter Carnival                                                                                                                                                                     |    25   |    25   |
|         |         | Jorethang Maghey Mela                                                                                                                                                                         |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|         |         | Pelling Winter Tourism Festival                                                                                                                                                               |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|         | 2021-22 | Cherry Temi Tea & Tourism Festival Temi Tea Gardens South Sikkim                                                                                                                              |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|         |         | Khangchendzonga Winter Carnival Festival                                                                                                                                                      |    12.5 |    12.5 |
|         |         | Jorethang Maghey Mela                                                                                                                                                                         |    25   |    25   |
| Tripura | 2016-17 | (i) Neermahal Festival at Rajghat, Melaghar in Sepahijala District (ii) Devali Festival at Maabari, Udaipur in Gomati District (iii) Pilak Festival at Julaibari Santirbazar in South Tripura |    18   |    18   |

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## ANNEXURE-II

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.1275  ANSWERED  ON  11.12.2023  REGARDING  SURGE  IN TOURISTS  IN  ODISHA  AND  NORTH-EAST  BY  MS.  CHANDRANI  MURMU, SHRI MAHESH SAHOO AND SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE

List of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme

(Rs. in Crore)

| State/UT          |   S. No. | Project Name                                                                                                             | Sanction Year   |   Approved Cost |
|-------------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| Arunachal Pradesh |        1 | Development of Parshuram Kund, Lohit Distt.                                                                              | 2020-21         |           37.88 |
| Assam             |        2 | Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati. **                                     | 2015-16         |           29.8  |
| Meghalaya         |        3 | Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation in Meghalaya                                                                      | 2020-21         |           29.32 |
| Mizoram           |        4 | Development of Infrastructure for Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism in the State of Mizoram                                | 2022-23         |           44.89 |
| Nagaland          |        5 | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure in Nagaland                                                                     | 2018-19         |           25.26 |
|                   |        6 | Development of Pilgrimage Tourism Infrastructure at Zunheboto                                                            | 2022-23         |           18.18 |
| Sikkim            |        7 | Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation at Four Patron Saints, Yuksom                                                     | 2020-21         |           33.32 |
| Tripura           |        8 | Development of Tripura Sundari Temple, Udaipur                                                                           | 2020-21         |           37.8  |
| Odisha            |        9 | Infrastructure Development at Puri, Shree Jagannath Dham - Ramachandi - Prachi River front at Deuli under Mega Circuit # | 2014-15         |           50    |

## The list of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Rs. In Crore)

|   S. No. | State/ UT         | Circuit / Sanction Year     | Name of the Project                                                                                                                       |   Amount Sanctioned |   Amount Released |   Amount Utilised* |
|----------|-------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|--------------------|
|        1 | Arunachal Pradesh | North- East Circuit 2014-15 | Development of Bhalukpong- Bomdila and Tawang                                                                                             |               49.77 |             47.28 |              47.28 |
|        2 | Arunachal Pradesh | North East Circuit 2015-16  | Development of Nafra- Seppa- Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys- Sangdupota- New Sagalee- Ziro- Yomcha                                            |               96.72 |             91.88 |              91.88 |
|        3 | Assam             | Wildlife Circuit 2015-16    | Development of Manas- Probitora- Nameri- Kaziranga- Dibru- Saikhowa                                                                       |               94.68 |             89.94 |              89.53 |
|        4 | Assam             | Heritage Circuit 2016-17    | Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar                                                                                                 |               90.98 |             86.42 |              86.42 |
|        5 | Manipur           | North- East Circuit 2015-16 | Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur: Imphal- Khongjom                                                                               |               72.23 |             61.32 |              61.25 |
|        6 | Manipur           | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17   | Development of Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple - Shri Gopinath Temple - Shri Bungshibodon Temple - Shri Kaina Temple |               45.34 |             43.04 |              42.91 |
|        7 | Meghalaya         | North East Circuit 2016-17  | Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang - Orchid Lake Resort                                                   |               99.13 |             99.11 |              94.14 |
|        8 | Meghalaya         | North                       | Development of West                                                                                                                       |               84.97 |             76.97 |              68.47 |

|    |          | East Circuit 2018-19       | Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- KremTirot - Khudoi & Kohmang Falls - Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju   |       |       |       |
|----|----------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------|
|  9 | Mizoram  | North East Circuit 2015-16 | Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek.                                                                                                                                     | 92.26 | 92.26 | 90.24 |
| 10 | Mizoram  | Eco Circuit 2016-17        | Development of Eco- Adventure Circuit Aizawl -Rawpuichhip - Khawhphawp - Lengpui - Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee - Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield - Hmuifang                                    | 66.37 | 53.09 | 49.53 |
| 11 | Nagaland | Tribal Circuit 2015-16     | Development of Tribal Circuit Peren- Kohima- Wokha                                                                                                                                                     | 97.36 | 92.49 | 92.49 |
| 12 | Nagaland | Tribal Circuit 2016-17     | Development of Mokokchung- Tuensang-Mon                                                                                                                                                                | 98.14 | 98.14 | 98.14 |
| 13 | Sikkim   | North East Circuit 2015-16 | Development of Tourist Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) - Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok- Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang-                                        | 98.05 | 97.41 | 92.77 |

|    |         |                            | Lachen- Thangu- Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok- TuminLingee- Singtam (exit)                                                                                 |       |       |       |
|----|---------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------|
| 14 | Sikkim  | North East Circuit 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam- Maka- Temi- BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi - Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit) | 95.32 | 90.55 | 85.18 |
| 15 | Tripura | North East Circuit 2015-16 | Development of Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat- Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara- Ambassa                   | 82.85 | 73.29 | 73.29 |
| 16 | Tripura | North East Circuit 2018-19 | Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati - Bhunaneshwari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra                      | 44.83 | 18.37 | 18.37 |
| 17 | Odisha  | Coastal Circuit 2016-17    | Development of Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara                                                                                                     | 70.82 | 67.28 | 63.25 |

* Includes amount released to CNA as per new financial procedure.

## Projects Sanctioned under the Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development.

(Rs. in Lakh)

|   Sl. No . | Year     | Name of State        | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Agency   |   Amount sanctioned |   Amount Released | Status                                                                           |
|------------|----------|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|          1 | 2020- 21 | Mizora m             | Development of Convention Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl, Mizoram                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | WAPCOS   |             3994.75 |           1570.71 | On going                                                                         |
|          2 | 2022- 23 | North Eastern States | Development of 22 viewpoints in North- Eastern State I. Nagaland (2 view points)- Rs.5.77 Cr. II. Meghalaya (3 view points) - Rs.6.26 Cr. III. Mizoram (9 view points)- Rs.12.78 Cr. IV. Arunachal Pradesh (4 view points) - Rs.6.25 Cr. V. Manipur (3 view points)- Rs.5.93 Cr. VI. (vi) Sikkim/West Bengal (1 view point)- Rs.3.70 Cr. | NHIDCL   |             4444    |            444.4  | Out of 22 view point 4 complete d and remaining at various stages of completio n |

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ANNEXURE-III

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY TO PART (f)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.1275  ANSWERED  ON  11.12.2023  REGARDING  SURGE  IN TOURISTS  IN  ODISHA  AND  NORTH-EAST  BY  MS.  CHANDRANI  MURMU, SHRI MAHESH SAHOO AND SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE

## State wise Tourist Footfall 2022 (in Million)

|   S. No | States/UTs                |   Tourist Footfall |
|---------|---------------------------|--------------------|
|       1 | Uttar Pradesh             |             318.56 |
|       2 | Tamil Nadu                |             218.99 |
|       3 | Andhra Pradesh            |             192.88 |
|       4 | Karnataka                 |             182.54 |
|       5 | Gujarat                   |             137.59 |
|       6 | Maharashtra               |             112.81 |
|       7 | Rajasthan                 |             108.72 |
|       8 | West Bengal               |              85.58 |
|       9 | Telengana                 |              60.82 |
|      10 | Uttarakhand               |              54.7  |
|      11 | Jharkhand                 |              38.48 |
|      12 | Madhya Pradesh            |              36.05 |
|      13 | Delhi                     |              28    |
|      14 | Punjab                    |              26.42 |
|      15 | Bihar                     |              25.42 |
|      16 | Chhattisgarh              |              23.64 |
|      17 | Kerala                    |              19.21 |
|      18 | Jammu & Kashmir           |              18.52 |
|      19 | Himachal Pradesh          |              15.1  |
|      20 | Assam                     |               8.39 |
|      21 | Odisha                    |               7.89 |
|      22 | Goa                       |               7.19 |
|      23 | Chandigarh                |               3.06 |
|      24 | Haryana                   |               2.11 |
|      25 | Puducherry                |               1.76 |
|      26 | Sikkim                    |               1.69 |
|      27 | Meghalaya                 |               0.94 |
|      28 | Daman & Diu               |               0.54 |
|      29 | Ladakh                    |               0.53 |
|      30 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli      |               0.26 |
|      31 | Tripura                   |               0.24 |
|      32 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |               0.24 |
|      33 | Arunachal Pradesh         |               0.22 |

|   34 | Mizoram     |   0.22 |
|------|-------------|--------|
|   35 | Manipur     |   0.14 |
|   36 | Nagaland    |   0.1  |
|   37 | Lakshadweep |   0.02 |

Source: State/ UTs Tourism Department

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