Lok Sabha Question No. 3773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-16
Subject: Development and Promotion of Tourism in Budaun
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3773 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2026

## DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN BUDAUN

†3773. SHRI ADITYA YADAV:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has undertaken any initiative for the comprehensive  development  and  promotion  of  tourism  in  Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh which attracts domestic and foreign tourists due  to its historical monuments,  cultural  heritage and  religious significance;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  Central  and  State schemes;
- (c) whether any infrastructure development efforts such as improvement in connectivity, accommodation and tourist amenities along with promotional activities including digital campaign and cultural events, implemented  or  planned  by  the  Government  to  promote  tourism  and generate employment in the said district; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (d): Development  of  tourist  destinations  and  tourism  products  is primarily  undertaken  by  the  concerned  State  Government  (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA).

The Ministry of Tourism does not maintain the details of the projects sanctioned under State schemes. 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  2.0;  and  '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, on receipt of the project proposals from them, in synergy with the scheme guidelines, Government directions, availability of funds, inter-se priority etc.

In  addition,  Government  of  India  in  2024-25  sanctioned  the  project 'Development  of  Bateshwar  in  District Agra' for  Rs.74.05  Crore  and 'Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti' for Rs.80.24 Crore in the State of Uttar Pradesh under the scheme ' Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) -Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale' .

A range of components which may enhance tourism facilitation at the destinations  are  considered  for  sanctioning,  as  per  project  requirement, under schemes of the Ministry of Tourism, including those related to tourism core products, tourism activities, safety, sanitation, connectivity, parking, general site development, soft interventions etc. Further, Ministry of Tourism holistically  promotes  various  tourism  destinations  and  products  of  the country including those in Uttar Pradesh through various promotional tools such as website, events, social media etc. The Ministry also encourages State Governments/UT Administrations to engage with local communities and ensure robust O&M of completed projects so as to increase footfall, generate local employment and enhance overall tourist satisfaction.

The  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  SD,  SD2.0,  CBDD  and PRASHAD schemes in the state of Uttar Pradesh is annexed. ********

## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . †3773 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2026 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN BUDAUN RAISED BY SHRI ADITYA YADAV

The details of the projects sanctioned under SD, SD2.0, CBDD and PRASHAD schemes in the state of Uttar Pradesh:

| Scheme   | Name of the project                                                                                                                                                                      | Year of Sanction/ Circuit   |   Sanction Amount (In Rs. crore) |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------|
| SD       | Development of Srawasti, Kushinagar, &Kapilwastu                                                                                                                                         | Buddhist Circuit 2016-17    |                            87.89 |
| SD       | Development of Chitrakoot and Shringverpur                                                                                                                                               | Ramayana Circuit 2016-17    |                            69.45 |
| SD       | Development of Ahar-Aligarh-Kasganj- Sarosi (Unnao)-Pratapgarh- Kausambi- Mirzapur-Gorakhpur-Domariyaganj- Basti-Barabanki-Azamgarh-Kairana- Baghpat- Shahjahanpur                       | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17   |                            71.91 |
| SD       | Development of Bijnor- Meerut- Kanpur- Kanpur Dehat- Banda- Ghazipur- Salempur- Ghosi- Balia- Ambedkar Nagar- Aligarh- Fatehpur- Deoria- Mahoba- Sonbhadra- Chandauli- Mishrikh- Bhadohi | Spiritual Circuit 2016-17   |                            67.51 |
| SD       | Development of Kalinjar Fort (Banda)- Maghar Dham (Sant Kabir Nagar)- Chauri Chaura, Shaheed Sthal (Fatehpur)- Mahuar shaheed Sthal (Ghosi)- Shaheed Smarak (Meerut)                     | Heritage Circuit 2016-17    |                            36.65 |

|                     | Development of Ayodhya                                                                                          | Ramayana Circuit 2017-18   |   127.21 |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|----------|
|                     | Development of Jewar-Dadri- Sikandrabad-Noida-Khurja-Banda                                                      | Spiritual Circuit 2018-19  |    12.03 |
|                     | Development of Gorakhnath Temple (Gorakhpur), Devipattan Temple (Balrampur) and Vatvashni Temple (Domariyagunj) | Spiritual Circuit 2018-19  |    18.3  |
| Swadesh Darshan 2.0 | Vedic- wellness Experience                                                                                      | 2023-24                    |    17.8  |
|                     | Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Experince                                                                   | 2023-24                    |    14.52 |
| CBDD                | Development of Cultural Landscape at Mahoba                                                                     | 2024-25                    |    24.98 |
| PRASHAD             | Development of Varanasi - Phase - I                                                                             | 2015-16                    |    18.73 |
|                     | Development of Mathura-Vrindavan as Mega Tourist Circuit (Ph-II)                                                | 2014-15                    |    10.98 |
|                     | River Cruise Tourism in Ganga, Varanasi                                                                         | 2017-18                    |     9.02 |
|                     | Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centre at Vrindavan                                                        | 2014-15                    |     9.36 |
|                     | Development of Varanasi - Phase - II                                                                            | 2017-18                    |    44.6  |
|                     | Development of Infrastructure facilities at Govardhan                                                           | 2018-19                    |    37.59 |

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