Question : Promotion of Tourism Industry in Jharkhand

(a) whether the Government has implemented any tourism projects during the last year in the country, specially in Jharkhand;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated in this regard, State/UT-wise including Jharkhand;
(c) the details of the proposals regarding beautification of the tourist places of Jharkhand lying pending with the Government; and
(d) the details of the funds released to promote tourism industry in Jharkhand during the last three years and the current year?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (b): The Ministry under its schemes of Swadesh Darshan- Integrated development of theme based tourist circuits and PRASHAD- National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive provides Central Financial Assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure at circuits/selected sites in the country. Deogarh, Jharkhand is one of the 25 sites identified for development under PRASHAD Scheme.

The details of projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme are annexed. The Ministry has not sanctioned any project in Jharkhand under the above schemes.

(c) to (d): The Ministry has received following two proposals from the Government of Jharkhand:

• Development of Deogarh under PRASHAD Scheme
• Development of Eco Circuit: Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary - Chandil Dam - Getalsud Dam-Betala National Park - Mirchaiya Waterfalls- Netarhat under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

The projects under the above schemes are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier.
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