Lok Sabha Question No. 2682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Promotion and Development of Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Gyaneshwar Patil, Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2682

## ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

## PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM

## † 2682. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:

SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM: SMT. DELKAR KALABEN MOHANBHAI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the various measures initiated or likely to be initiated by the Government to promote and develop tourism within Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu;
- (b) the  details  of  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government,  so  far, particularly in the district Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar;
- (c) whether the Government proposes or formulated any special schemes for the development of tourism at sites of archaeological importance in Maharashtra, particularly in the said district,  States and Union Territories; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (d): Development and promotion of tourism destinations in the country is primarily done by the concerned State Government (SG)/UT Administration (UTA).  However,  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  various  schemes  such  as Swadesh  Darshan  (SD),  Swadesh  Darshan  2.0  (SD2.0);  Challenge  Based Destination  Development  (CBDD),  an  initiative  under  Swadesh  Darshan; Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)  etc.  provides  financial  assistance  for  development  of  tourism infrastructure and experiences in the country to the SGs/UTAs including at destinations of archaeological importance on receipt of the project proposals from  them,  in  synergy  with  the  scheme  guidelines,  Government  directions, availability of funds, inter-se priority etc. There  is  no  proposal  before  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  to  formulate  any special  scheme  for  development  of  sites  of  archaeological  importance. However, the Ministry of Tourism under its scheme of 'Assistance to Central Agencies' for tourism infrastructure deve lopment provides financial assistance central agencies for development of tourism related projects. In  addition,  Government  of  India  has  also  sanctioned  projects  under initiative  for  'Special  Assistance  to  States  for  Capital  Investment  (SASCI) -Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale'. The  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  in  the  states  of  Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu under SD, SD 2.0, CBDD, PRASHAD and SASCI schemes is annexed.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. †2682 ANSWERED  ON  09.03.2026  REGARDING  PROMOTION AND  DEVELOPMENT  OF  TOURISM  RAISED  BY  SHRI  GYANESHWAR  PATIL, SHRI  BHUMARE  SANDIPANRAO  ASARAM  AND  SMT.  DELKAR  KALABEN MOHANBHAI

Details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  in  the  states  of  Maharashtra,  Madhya Pradesh and UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu under SD, SD 2.0, CBDD, PRASHAD and SASCI schemes

| State/UT       | Scheme   | Name of the project                                                                                                     | Year of Sanction   |   Sanction Amount (Rs. In Crore) |
|----------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------|
| Maharashtra    | SD       | Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit - Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav (Coastal Circuit) | 2015-16            |                            19.06 |
| Maharashtra    |          | Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad (Spiritual Circuit)                              | 2018-19            |                            45.47 |
| Maharashtra    | SD 2.0   | Shivshrusthi Theme Park                                                                                                 | 2024-25            |                            76.22 |
| Maharashtra    | CBDD     | Development of Ahmednagar Fort                                                                                          | 2024-25            |                            25    |
| Maharashtra    | PRASHAD  | Development of Trimbakeshwar, Nashik                                                                                    | 2017-18            |                            45.41 |
| Maharashtra    | SASCI    | INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg                                      | 2024-25            |                            46.91 |
| Maharashtra    | SASCI    | Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik                                                                                   | 2024-25            |                            99.14 |
| Madhya Pradesh | SD       | Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur- Sanjay- Dubri-Bandhavgarh-                                         | 2015-16            |                            92.1  |

|                                                |         | Kanha- Mukki- Pench (wildlife circuit)                                                                                                                     |         |        |
|------------------------------------------------|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------|
|                                                |         | Development of Sanchi- Satna-Rewa-Mandsaur-Dhar (Buddhist Circuit)                                                                                         | 2016-17 |  74.02 |
|                                                |         | Development of Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Chanderi - Bhimbetka - Mandu (Heritage Circuit)                                                              | 2016-17 |  89.82 |
|                                                |         | Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River (Eco Circuit) | 2017-18 |  93.76 |
|                                                | SD 2.0  | Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot                                                                                                                         | 2023-24 |  27.22 |
|                                                | SD 2.0  | Phoolbagh Experience Zone                                                                                                                                  | 2023-24 |  16.74 |
|                                                | SD 2.0  | Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia                                                                                                                       | 2025-26 |  44.24 |
|                                                | CBDD    | Orchha A Medieval Splendour 2.0                                                                                                                            | 2024-25 |  25    |
|                                                | CBDD    | Mandu-A Medieval Wonder                                                                                                                                    | 2025-26 |  24.88 |
|                                                | PRASHAD | Development of Amarkantak                                                                                                                                  | 2020-21 |  49.99 |
|                                                | PRASHAD | Development of Omkareshwar                                                                                                                                 | 2017-18 |  43.93 |
|                                                | SASCI   | Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha                                                                                                                      | 2024-25 |  99.92 |
|                                                | SASCI   | International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal                                                                                                         | 2024-25 |  99.38 |
| UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | SD2.0   | Daman Convention Centre                                                                                                                                    | 2024-25 | 147.13 |

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