Lok Sabha Question No. 5021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Development of Historical and Religious Sites in Karauli
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+5021 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS SITES IN KARAULI

- +5021.  SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a)   the details of steps taken by the Government for the beautification, conservation  and  development  of  Panchana  Dam,  Timangarh  Fort, Anjani  Mata  Temple,  Kaila  Devi  Temple  and  other  historical  and religious sites in Karauli to promote tourism;
- (b)   whether  any  special  conservation  projects  have  been  approved  for these sites and if so, the details of the nature of projects, the approved fund and the timeline for their implementation; and
- (c)   the  details  of  the  initiatives  taken/being  taken  to  enhance  the participation of local communities and to promote self-employment opportunities  for  residents  in  and  around  these  monuments  and temples located in Karauli and Dholpur?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)  to  (c):  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 historical and  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 projects in the State of Rajasthan. The details of which is as under:

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

The  Ministry  under  these  schemes  emphasises  community-based and responsible tourism, including the involvement of local communities with a view to ensuring sustainability and enhanced livelihood opportunities at the respective destinations.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+5021 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT  OF  HISTORICAL  AND  RELIGIOUS  SITES  IN  KARAULI RAISED BY SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Swadesh Darshan | Swadesh Darshan     | Swadesh Darshan |
| 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                                                                                                      | June 2017       | 70.61               | Completed       |

|      | (Chittorgarh Fort) - Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort) - Hanumangarh (Gogamedi) - Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra) - Dholpur (Bagh-I- Nilofor and Purani Chawani) - Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak, Merta) - Tonk (Sunehri Kothi)   |               |       |           |
|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-------|-----------|
| B    | 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                                                                                                                                                                                                              |               |       |           |
| i.   | Integrated Development of Pushkar/Ajmer                                                                                                                                                                              | October 2015  | 32.64 | Completed |

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