Ministry of Tourism committed to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development
Ministry of Tourism committed to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development
Development of tourist destinations is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. The Ministry of Tourism, through its ongoing Central Sector Schemes of Swadesh Darshan (SD) and Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) supplements the efforts of the State Governments and Union Territories by providing financial assistance for tourism infrastructure development, including in Tripura and Madhya Pradesh. The proposals received are examined with reference to the prescribed guidelines and financial assistance is extended for such projects subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds. The list of projects sanctioned by the Ministry under various schemes for development of convention centers and associated infrastructure, is placed at Annexure.
Since the launch of the PRASHAD Scheme in January 2015, the Ministry has sanctioned 54 projects in 28 States/UTs with an estimated cost of ₹1726.74 Crore. However, no tourism infrastructure was developed or upgraded under the PRASHAD Scheme as a specific outcome of G20 Tourism initiatives.
The Ministry encourages active stakeholder participation and engagement of local communities in order to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development. Further, the States/UTs are required to ensure the sustainable operation and maintenance of completed projects. Wherever required, Public–Private Partnership (PPP) are explored to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facilities created under the aforementioned Schemes.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
List of Projects sanctioned for development of Convention centers and associated infrastructure under the various schemes of the Ministry of Tourism:
S. No.
State/UTs
Central Government Scheme
Project Name
Project Cost
(Rs. in Crore)
Sanctioned Year
Components
1.
Chhattisgarh
CBDD
Development of Mayali Bagicha as Eco Tourism Destination
9.97
2025
Convention Hall
2.
Arunachal Pradesh
SASCI
Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat, Pasighat
46.48
2024
Convention Centre
3.
Gujarat
SASCI
Tented City and Convention Centre
51.56
2024
Convention Centre
4.
Madhya
Pradesh
SASCI
International Convention Centre for MICE
99.38
2024
Convention Centre
5.
Haryana
SD 2.0
Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden
65.82
2025
Convention Centre
6.
Lakshadweep
SD 2.0
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Bangaram
81.18
2025
Convention hall
7.
Madhya
Pradesh
SD 1.0
Development of Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Chanderi – Bhimbetka – Mandu
18.77
2020
Convention Centre
8.
Jammu
Kashmir
SD 1.0
Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg – Baramulla – Kupwara – Kargil – Leh
21.01
2021
Convention Centre
9.
Arunachal Pradesh
SD 1.0
Development of Jirigaon – Nafra – Seppa – Pappu – Pasa – Pakke Valleys – Lumdung – Lafang Sohung Lake – Taro Yar – New Sagalee – Ziro – Yomcha
4.028
2020
Convention Centre
10.
Goa
SD 1.0
Development of Coastal II: Rua De Orum Creek – Don Paula -Colva – Benaulim
39.33
2022
Convention Center
11.
Mizoram
SD 1.0
Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism under Swadesh Darshan- North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek, Mizoram.
2.64
2019
Convention Centre
12.
Himachal Pradesh
SD 1.0
Development of Kiarighat – Shimla – Hatkoti – Manali – Kangra – Dharamshala – Bir – Palampur – Chamba
17.265
2022
Convention Centre
13.
Mizoram
ACA
Development of Convention Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl.
39.94