Lok Sabha Question No. 4873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Development of Religious Circuits in Rajasthan
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4873 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS CIRCUITS IN RAJASTHAN

## †4873 . SHRI AMRA RAM:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  a  religious  circuit comprising Khatu Shyam Ji, Jeen Mata Ji, Lohagal, Shakambhari, Salasar, Ramdevra, Mukam and Karni Mata and if so, the time by which such religious circuits are likely to be developed and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (b)   whether  any  plan  to  develop  the  said  religious  circuits  is  under
- consideration of the Government?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM       (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) to (b): The development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism  products,  is  primarily  undertaken  by  the  respective  State Government/ Union Territory (UT) Administration.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism,  through  its  ongoing  Central  Sector Schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan (SD)', 'Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0)', 'Challenge  Based  Destination  Development  (CBDD)'  a  sub -scheme  of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritu al Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' supplements the efforts of the States/UTs  by  providing  financial  assistance  for  the  development  of tourism related infrastructure in consultation with them.

The Ministry of Tourism under the aforementioned schemes have sanctioned multiple projects in the State of Rajasthan including religious sites.  The  details  of  projects  sanctioned  under  the  aforementioned schemes is annexed.

In  addition,  Government  of  India  in  year  2024-25  under  Special assistance  to  States  for  capital  investment  scheme  (SASCI)  has sanctioned two project in the State of Rajasthan. The details of which is as under:

| Name of Project                                     | Sanction Year   |   Amount Sanctioned (₹ in Crore) |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------|
| Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area | November 2024   |                            49.31 |
| Development at Jal Mahal                            | November 2024   |                            96.61 |

Receiving proposals from the State Governments/UT Administrations  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.

The implementation of the projects under these schemes is the responsibility of the respective State/UT Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism regularly monitors the progress of the projects and also  encourages  respective  State  Government/  UT  Administrations  to complete the projects in a time bound manner.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 4873 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS CIRCUITS IN RAJASTHAN RAISED BY SHRI AMRA RAM

Details of projects sanctioned under SD, SD 2.0 and PRASHAD schemes in the State of Rajasthan is as under: -

(₹ in Crore)

| S. No.   | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Sanction Year       | Amount Sanctioned   | Status              |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| A        | Swadesh Darshan 1.0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Swadesh Darshan 1.0 | Swadesh Darshan 1.0 | Swadesh Darshan 1.0 |
| i.       | Development of Sambhar Lake Town and Other Destinations in Jaipur District                                                                                                                                                                                                         | September 2015      | 50.01               | Completed           |
| ii.      | Integrated Development of Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand)                                                                                                                                                                          | September 2016      | 75.80               | Completed           |
| iii.     | 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) | March 2017          | 87.05               | Completed           |
| iv.      | 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) -                           | June 2017           | 70.61               | Completed           |

|      | Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra) - Dholpur (Bagh-I- Nilofor and Purani Chawani) - Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak, Merta) - Tonk (Sunehri Kothi)   |                     |                     |                     |
|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| B    | Swadesh Darshan 2.0                                                                                                                       | Swadesh Darshan 2.0 | Swadesh Darshan 2.0 | Swadesh Darshan 2.0 |
| i.   | Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan                                                                                                      | February 2024       | 21.65               | Ongoing             |
| ii.  | Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)                                                                                   | March 2025          | 87.87               | Ongoing             |
| iii. | Development Works at Shri Karni Mata mandir, Bikaner                                                                                      | July 2025           | 22.58               | Ongoing             |
| iv.  | Development of Malaseri Dungri, Bhilwara District                                                                                         | July 2025           | 48.73               | Ongoing             |
| C    | PRASHAD                                                                                                                                   | PRASHAD             | PRASHAD             | PRASHAD             |
| i.   | Integrated Development of Pushkar/Ajmer                                                                                                   | October 2015        | 32.64               | Completed           |

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