Lok Sabha Question No. 204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Development of Industrial Tourism in Ramagundam and Bellampalli
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Vamsi Krishna Gaddam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.204 ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL TOURISM

## IN RAMAGUNDAM AND BELLAMPALLI

## 204. SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to promote industrial tourism at key sites such as the NTPC Ramagundam Thermal Power Plant and coal mining operations in Bellampalli and if so, the proposed timeline and current status of its implementation;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated and utilised for developing infrastructure  like  guided  tours,  visitor  centres,  and  educational exhibits at these locations during the last five years;
- (c) whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  to  position  Ramagundam  and Bellampalli as educational  and  research  hubs  for  students  and professionals in energy, mining and engineering fields and if so, the outcomes of such initiatives; and
- (d) whether the Government, in coordination with other departments, has planned  any  connectivity  upgrades  (such  as  roads,  signage,  public transport)  to  improve  tourist  access  to  these  industrial  destinations and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (d): Development and promotion of tourism destinations and products  is  primarily  undertaken  by  the  concerned  State  Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). The Ministry of Tourism is not operating  any  separate  scheme  for  development  of  industrial  tourism. However,  the  Ministry  through  its  existing  schemes  provides  financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations for development of tourism infrastructure and experiences in the country.

The Ministry launched its Swadesh Darshan scheme in 2014-15 with the idea to develop tourism infrastructure under identified thematic circuits and sanctioned 76 projects in the country. The scheme has now been revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations and the Ministry has sanctioned 53 projects  under  this  initiative  in  the  country.  Further,  Ministry  has  also sanctioned projects under 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' and 'Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)', a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme. In addition, the Government of India under its 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale' sanctioned 40 projects in 23 States for Rs.3295.76 Crore in the  country  in  Financial  Year  2024-25,  with  the  primary  objective  to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres in the country, branding and marketing them at global scale. The details of the projects sanctioned under SD, SD2.0, PRASHAD, CBDD and SASCI schemes in the state of Telangana is annexed. The Ministry of Tourism envisages the importance of better connectivity to various  tourism  destinations  in  the  country  and  regularly  interacts  with concerned  line  Ministries  in  this  regard.  The  institutional  framework  in multiple schemes operated by the Ministry also involves participation of various  line  Ministries.  The  Ministry  has  also  put  in  place  a  system  of training and professional education, with necessary infrastructure support, capable of generating sufficient manpower to meet the needs of tourism and hospitality industry. Accordingly, Institute of Hotel Managements have been set up in the country including in Telangana. The Ministry of Tourism works closely with the Ministry of Coal to explore the potential for development of tourism activities.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.204 ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRAIL TOURISM IN RAMAGUNDAM AND BELLAMPALLI RAISED BY SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM

## (i)         Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the State of Telangana:

(Amount in Crore)

|   S. No. | Circuit / Sanction Year   | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                                       |   Sanctioned Cost |   Amount Released/ Authorized | Amount Utilized   |
|----------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|
|        1 | Eco Circuit 2015-16       | Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar District (Somasila - Singotam - Akka Mahadevi - Kadali Vanam - Uma Maheshwaram - Farahabad - Mallelatheertham - Srisailam) |             91.62 |                         91.25 | 91.25             |
|        2 | Tribal Circuit 2016-17    | Development of Mulugu- Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls                                                                                                |             79.87 |                         79.87 | 79.87             |
|        3 | Heritage Circuit 2017-18  | Development of Qutub Shahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond's Tomb                                                                                               |             96.9  |                         70.61 | 70.61.            |

## (ii)        Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme in the State of Telangana:

(Amount in ₹Crore)

| S. No.   | Year of Sanction   | Destination   | Name of the Experience   | Sanctioned Cost   | Amount Authorized for utilization by Implementing Agency   |
|----------|--------------------|---------------|--------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|

|   1. | 2023-24   | Bhongir                           |   Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone Bhongir 56.82 |   5.68 |
|------|-----------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------|
|    2 | 2023-24   | Anantagiri Eco-Tourism Experience |                                          38.01 |    3.8 |

## (iii)        Details  of  Project  sanctioned  under  Challenge  Based  Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme in the State of Telangana:

## (Amount in ₹Crore)

|   S. No. | Year of Sanction   | Name of the Project                                                                                     | Category                            |   Sanctioned Cost |   Amount Authorized for utilization by Implementing Agency |
|----------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | 2024-25            | Development of digital experience centre at Bhuddhavanam, Nalgonda under Culture & Heritage             | Culture & Heritage                  |             24.85 |                                                       2.48 |
|        2 | 2024-25            | Development of Eco- Tourism Project at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy under Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites | Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites |              9.98 |                                                       1    |

## (iv)       Details of Project sanctioned under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Scheme in the State of Telangana:

(Amount in ₹Crore)

|   S. No. | Year of Sanction   | Name of the Project                                   |   Sanctioned Cost | Amount Released for utilization   |
|----------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------|
|        1 | 2024-25            | Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa |             73.74 | 93.61                             |
|        2 | 2024-25            | Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat' in Nallamala  |             68.1  |                                   |

- (v)         Details  of  Project  sanctioned  under  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme in the State of Telangana:

(Amount in ₹Crore)

|   S. No. | Project Name                                                                                          | Sanction Year   |   Sanction Amount | Amount Released   | Amount Utilized   |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
|        1 | Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur                                                         | 2020-21         |             38.9  | 33.07             | 33.07             |
|        2 | Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Mulugu | 2022-23         |             62    | 32.73             | 32.73             |
|        3 | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam, Kotthagudem                                 | 2022-23         |             41.38 | 8.43              | 8.43              |
|        4 | Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam, Balkampet, Hyderabad            | 2024-25         |              4.22 | --                | --                |

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