Lok Sabha Question No. 5869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-30
Subject: Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Surguja
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Chintamani Maharaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5869

## ANSWERED ON 30.03.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN SURGUJA

## 5869. SHRI CHINTAMANI MAHARAJ:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  initiatives  to  implement  any schemes in collaboration with the State Government for the development of  tourism  infrastructure  and  promote  the  tourism  potential  in  Surguja district of Chhattisgarh;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  financial  and  technical  assistance provided during the last five years;
- (c) the manner in which these initiatives are expected to boost tourism and generate employment opportunities for the local population; and
- (d) the details of steps proposed to further strengthen tourism facilities in the region?

## 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  Governments  (SGs)/Union Territory Administrations (UTAs). However, the Ministry of Tourism through its schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan (SD)', 'Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)', 'Challenge Based  Destination  Development  (CBDD)'  a  sub-scheme  of  SD2.0  and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations; subject to adherence to scheme guidelines, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), availability of funds, Government directions, inter-se priority etc.

In addition, Government  of  India  under  its initiative for 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) -Development of Iconic Tourist  Centres to Global Scale' scheme,  has  also  provided financial assistance  to  the  States  in  the  year  2024-25  for  development  of  tourism projects. The details of projects sanctioned by the Ministry under SD, SD2.0, CBDD, PRASHAD and SASCI schemes in the state of Chhattisgarh are annexed. A range of components which may enhance tourism facilitation at the destinations  are  considered  for  sanctioning,  as  per  project  requirement including those related to tourism core products, tourism activities, safety, sanitation, connectivity, parking, general site development, soft interventions etc.  The  Ministry  encourages  State  Governments/UT  Administrations  to engage with local communities and ensure robust operation & management (O&M)  of  completed  projects  so  as  to  increase  footfall,  generate  local employment  and  enhance  overall  tourist  satisfaction.  Further,  Ministry  of Tourism holistically promotes various tourism destinations and products of the country  including  those  in  Chhattisgarh  through  various  promotional  tools such as website, events, social media etc.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5869 ANSWERED ON 30.03.2026 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN SURGUJA RAISED BY SHRI CHINTAMANI MAHARAJ

The  details  of  the  projects  sanctioned  under  SD,  SD2.0,  CBDD,  SASCI  and PRASHAD in the state of Chhattisgarh:

| Scheme              | Name of the project                                                                                                                                              | Year of Sanction/ Circuit   |   Sanction Amount (in ₹ Cr) |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| SD                  | Development of Jashpur- Kunkuri- Mainpat- Kamleshpur - Maheshpur - Kurdar - Sarodhadadar- Gangrel- Kondagaon - Nathiyanawagaon- Jagdalpur- Chitrakoot- Tirthgarh | Tribal Circuit 2015-16      |                       96.1  |
| Swadesh Darshan 2.0 | Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kawardha                                                                                                                         | 2024-25                     |                      145.99 |
| CBDD                | Development of Mayali Bagicha as Eco Tourism Destination                                                                                                         | 2024-25                     |                        9.97 |
| SASCI               | Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur                                                                                                                   | 2024-25                     |                       95.79 |
|                     | Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur                                                                                                     | 2024-25                     |                       51.87 |
| PRASHAD             | Development of Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh                                                                       | 2020-21                     |                       48.44 |

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