(a) whether Wayanad is proposed to be included in any tourist circuit being developed by the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to develop any thematic circuit in Kerala under the Swadesh Darshan scheme; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the funds released and the status of the project?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) to (d): Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme is developing thematic circuits in the country in planned and prioritized manner .The projects under the scheme are identified for development in consultation with the state Governments/Union Territory Administrations and are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable Detailed Project Reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier. Submission of project proposal by the state Governments/Union Territory Administrations and its sanctioning is a continuous process.
The details of projects sanctioned to Kerala under the scheme are at annexure.
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