Lok Sabha Question No. 3474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-11
Subject: Promotion of Tourist Destinations in Telangana
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Arvind Dharmapuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3474

## ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025

## PROMOTION OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN TELANGANA

## 3474.  SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  Government  renovated  any  tourist  destination  in Telangana since 2020 and if so, the details thereof along with the funds utilised;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  majority  of  Telangana tourism is concentrated to Hyderabad;
- (c) if so, the details of the steps taken/being taken by the Government to promote tourist destination of other districts in the State among domestic and international tourists; and
- (d) whether the Government undertook any infrastructure development like  road,  waterway  or  airway  to  promote  less  known  and  remote tourist destinations in the State and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (d): Development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products  including  lesser  known  destinations  is  primarily  undertaken  by the  respective  State  Government/  Union  Territory  (UT)  Administration. However,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  through  its  central  sector  schemes  of 'Swadesh Darshan(SD)', 'Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)', 'Challenge Based Destination  Development  (CBDD)'  -  a  sub-scheme  of  Swadesh  Darshan, 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)'  and  'Assistance  to  Central  Agencies  (ACA)  for  Tourism Infrastructure Development' schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies, subject to availability of  funds,  adherence  to  scheme  guidelines  and  submission  of  Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the State Government  etc. In addition,

Government of India under its initiative for 'Special Assistance to States for  Capital  Investment  (SASCI)  has  also  provided  financial  assistance  to the  States  for  development  of  tourism  projects.  The  projects  under  the above  mentioned  schemes  are  sanctioned  across  the  country  including lesser  known  destinations  of  Telangana.  Under  these  schemes,  the Ministry  does  not  sanction  funds  for  building  roads,  waterways  etc. However, components to provide last mile connectivity, jetty development, boats  etc.  are  considered  for  sanctioning  depending  on  the  project requirement. The  Ministry  of  Tourism  is  closely  working  with  Ministry  of  Civil Aviation  for  improving  air  connectivity  to  important  tourist  destinations and  to  lesser  known  /  new  destinations  with  high  potential.  It  has  coordinated with Ministry of Civil Aviation under their Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-Udan) and shares the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) amount for 53 tourist routes identified for this purpose. Hyderabad (Telangana) - Vidya Nagar  (Karnataka)  &  Vidya  Nagar  (Karnataka)  -  Hyderabad  (Telangana) route has been included in the Tourism RCS Routes. Further, the State Government of Telangana has informed that it is taking a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach under its tourism policy 2025-2030  to  promote  tourist  destinations  in  other  districts  beyond Hyderabad among both domestic and international tourists. The Ministry of Tourism as part of its ongoing promotional activities regularly  promotes  various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of  the country  including  Telangana  through  social  media,  promotional  website, events etc. Details of sanctioned projects under the SD, SD2.0, CBDD, PRASHAD, ACA and SASCI schemes in the State of Telangana is annexed.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3474 ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025 REGARDING PROMOTION OF  TOURIST  DESTINATIONS  IN  TELANGANA  RAISED  BY  SHRI  ARVIND DHARMAPURI

List  of  projects  sanctioned  in  the  State  of  Telangana  under  Ministry  of Tourism Schemes:-

| S. No.                       | Name of the Project                                                                                   | Circuit/ Sanction Year       | Sanctioned Amount (₹ in crore)   |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Swadesh Darshan              | Swadesh Darshan                                                                                       | Swadesh Darshan              | Swadesh Darshan                  |
| 1                            | Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district                                          | Eco Circuit 2015-16          | 91.62                            |
| 2                            | Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls             | Tribal Circuit 2016-17       | 79.87                            |
| 3                            | Development of Qutub Shahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond's Tomb           | Heritage Circuit 2017-18     | 96.90                            |
| PRASHAD Scheme               | PRASHAD Scheme                                                                                        | PRASHAD Scheme               | PRASHAD Scheme                   |
| 1                            | Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur                                                         | 2020-21                      | 38.90                            |
| 2                            | Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Mulugu | 2022-23                      | 62.00                            |
| 3                            | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem District               | 2022-23                      | 41.38                            |
| 4                            | Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam                                  | 2024-25                      | 4.22                             |
| Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0) | Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0)                                                                          | Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0) | Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0)     |
| 1                            | Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone                                                                        | 2023-24                      | 56.81                            |
| 2                            | Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest                                                                | 2023-24                      | 38.00                            |
| CBDD                         | CBDD                                                                                                  | CBDD                         | CBDD                             |
| 1                            | Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda                                                 | 2024-25                      | 24.85                            |
| 2                            | Development of Eco-Tourism Project at Nizam                                                           | 2024-25                      | 9.98                             |

| Sagar, Kmareddy                                | Sagar, Kmareddy                                                                                                                                      | Sagar, Kmareddy                      | Sagar, Kmareddy                      |
|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Assistance to Central Agencies (ACA)           | Assistance to Central Agencies (ACA)                                                                                                                 | Assistance to Central Agencies (ACA) | Assistance to Central Agencies (ACA) |
| 1                                              | Multimedia Laser Show with Water Screen and Musical Fountain at Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad, Telangana                                               | 2021-22                              | 50.00                                |
| 2                                              | Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Digital Multimedia Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts University, Hyderabad Telangana | 2021-22                              | 11.80                                |
| Special Assistance to States/Union Territories | Special Assistance to States/Union Territories                                                                                                       | for Capital                          | Investment                           |
| 1                                              | Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa                                                                                                | 2024-25                              | 73.74                                |
| 2                                              | Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala                                                                                                  | 2024-25                              | 68.10                                |

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