Matribhumi Samachar English
Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of its on-going activities; it regularly releases campaigns to promote various tourism destinations and products of India including Adventure Tourism.
In order to position India as a preferred global destination for Adventure Tourism, Ministry of Tourism has formulated National Strategies for Adventure Tourism.
Ministry of Tourism under its scheme of ‘Swadesh Darshan’ provides central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations etc. for development of tourism infrastructure in the country and the projects under the scheme are sanctioned in consultation with the State Governments/UTs subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier etc.
Detail of funds granted by Ministry under ‘Swadesh Darshan’ Scheme for North-East India Circuit and Himalayan Circuit is placed at Annexure.
Details of the funds allocated for North-East India Circuit theme under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
(Amount in ₹ crore)
| S. No. | Name of State | Year | Project Name | Amount Sanctioned | Amount Released |
| 1. | Arunachal Pradesh | 2014-15 | Development of Circuit at Bhalukpong- Bomdila and Tawang. | 49.77 | 47.28 |
| 2. | Manipur | 2015-16 | Development of Circuit at Imphal- Khongjom | 72.23 | 61.32 |
| 3. | Sikkim | 2015-16 | Development of Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) – Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok-TuminLingee- Singtam (exit). | 98.05 | 97.41
|
| 4. | Mizoram | 2015-16 | Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, Districts Serchhip and Reiek | 92.26 | 92.26 |
| 5. | Arunachal Pradesh | 2015-16 | Development of Jirigaon, Nafra, Seppa, Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys, Lumdung, LafangSohung Lake, Taro Yar, New Sagalee, Ziro, Yomcha | 96.72 | 91.88 |
| 6. | Tripura | 2015-16 | Development of North East Circuit: Agartala – Sipahijala – Melaghar – Udaipur – Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat– Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara– Ambassa | 82.85 | 77.76
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| 7. | Meghalaya | 2016-17 | Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng-Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort. | 99.13 | 99.11
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| 8. | Sikkim | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam– Maka- Temi-BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi –Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit) | 95.32
|
95.32 |
| 9. | Tripura | 2018-19 | Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati-Bhunaneshwari- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra | 44.83 | 35.25 |
| 10. | Meghalaya | 2018-19 | Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- KremTirot – Khudoi&Kohmang Falls – Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, KattaBeel, Siju Caves) | 84.97 | 84.96 |
| Total | 816.13 | 782.55 | |||
Details of the funds allocated for Himalayan Circuit theme under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
| S.
No. |
Name of State | Year | Project Name | Amount Sanctioned | Amount Released |
| 1. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourism Infrastructure Projects-Bhagwati Nagar | 77.33 | 67.37 |
| 2. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Jammu-Rajouri-Shopian-Pulwama | 81.60 | 67.35 |
| 3. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities under the Construction of Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in Floods in 2014 under PM Development Package for J&K | 90.43 | 74.70 |
| 4. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai & Sudhmahadev | 91.99
|
91.92 |
| 5. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Anantnag- Kishtwar- Pahalgam – Daksum – RanjitSagar Dam. | 86.39 | 69.95 |
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Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg-Baramulla-Kupwara-Leh | 91.84 | 82.16 |
| 7. | Himachal Pradesh | 2016-17 | Development of Himalayan Circuit in Kiarighat, Shimla, Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba | 68.34 | 64.54 |
| 587.92 | 517.99 |
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
