Lok Sabha Question No. 74 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Tourist Projects Sanctioned for Kerala
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER, P. KARUNAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.74 ANSWERED ON 18.07.2016

## TOURIST PROJECTS SANCTIONED FOR KERALA

- SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:
74. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposals from the State Government of Kerala for approval of tourism projects in the State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with its status;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  develop  the tourist sites in Kerala and if so, the number of tourism projects sanctioned by the Government for the State of Kerala during the last three years, project and year-wise; and
- (d) the efforts made along with the funds allocated and expenditure incurred by the Government in this regard during the said period, project and year-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (d): Yes, Madam. Central Financial Assistance (CFA) is provided by the Ministry of Tourism for tourism projects identified by the  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  subject  to receipt  of  Detailed  Project  Reports,      liquidation  of  Utilization Certificates for the funds released earlier, availability of funds and adherence  to  relevant  scheme  guidelines.  The  list  of  projects accordingly sanctioned by the Ministry during the last three years with status of funds sanctioned, is given at Annexure.

The State Government of Kerala identified and submitted the project for 'Development of Pathanamthitta-Gavi-VagamonThekkady in Idduki and Pathanamthitta Districts sanctioned during 2015-16  for  Rs.99.22  Crores  under  Eco  Tourism  Circuit  under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.74 ANSWERED  ON 18.07.2016 REGARDING TOURIST PROJECTS SANCTIONED FOR KERALA.

Details of Central Financial Assistance given to State Governments of Kerala for Tourism projects during the last three years

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Sl. No.   | Name of the project                                                                                                                                 | Amount Sanctioned   |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|           | 2013-14                                                                                                                                             |                     |
| 1.        | Development of Kochi as a tourist destination                                                                                                       | 324.39              |
| 2.        | Development of Bhoothathankettu as a tourist destination.                                                                                           | 235.40              |
| 3.        | Development of Kannur district as a major tourism destination in Kerala                                                                             | 471.47              |
| 4.        | Development of Munnar Hill as a Tourist Destination in Kerala                                                                                       | 151.74              |
| 5.        | Development of Eco-camping circuits and caravan parks in Kerala                                                                                     | 593.06              |
| 6.        | Development of Marine Drive walkway in Kochi in Kerala.                                                                                             | 500.00              |
| 7.        | Development of Fort Kochi as Tourist Destination in Kerala.                                                                                         | 386.32              |
| 8.        | Development of Light House Beach and Surroundings - Kovalam in Kerala.                                                                              | 386.20              |
| 9.        | Development of Samudra Beach and Surroundings-Kovalam in Kerala                                                                                     | 419.05              |
|           | Total                                                                                                                                               | 3467.63             |
|           | 2014-15                                                                                                                                             | Nil                 |
|           | 2015-16                                                                                                                                             |                     |
| 1.        | Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon-Thekkady as Eco Tourism Circuit in Idduki and Pathanamthitta Districts in Kerala under Swadesh Darshan | 9921.87             |
|           | Total                                                                                                                                               | 9921.87             |
|           | Grand Total                                                                                                                                         | 13389.5             |

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