MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) & (b) During the period from 2015 to 2018, Ministry of Culture has organized Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs at New Delhi (November, 2015 and October, 2016), Varanasi (December, 2016), Bengaluru & Tawang (March, 2017), Gujarat (October, 2017), Karnataka (January, 2018) and Madhya Pradesh (February, 2018). The aims & objectives of these RSMs are to preserve, promote and popularize the heritage of Indian spirit, to re-connect the new generation with our culture and to showcase the country and the world our soft power of unity in diversity. A number of folk dance artists and singers from all over the country showcase their talents to earn their livelihood.
(c) The expenditure incurred during the said festival is as under:
Sl. No. Venue Expenditure
1. Delhi, 2015 Rs. 8.00 crore
2. Delhi, 2016 Rs. 7.50 crore
3. Varanasi Rs. 7.43 crore
4. Bengaluru Rs. 3.75 crore
5. Tawang Rs. 3.75 crore
6. Gujarat Rs. 2.92 crore
7. Karnataka Rs. 1.50 crore
8. Madhya Pradesh Rs. 3.75 crore
These RSMs present a unique opportunity to a large number of people to witness various art forms of the country including Bihar.
(d) Ministry of Tourism undertakes number of activities for the promotion of tourism in North Eastern region and other remote areas of the country viz. (i) Release of television campaigns on Doordarshan and private channels in the country, (ii) Production of publicity material, creatives and television commercials/ promotional films on the region, (iii) The North East Region is the theme of the India Pavilion set up by the Ministry at the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) in which the Ministry participates annually, (iv) Complimentary space is provided to the North Eastern States for their participation in the India Pavilion set up by the Ministry at major international travel fairs and exhibitions and (v) The Ministry organizes an annual International Tourism Mart in the North Eastern Region with the objective of highlighting the tourism potential of the region. Ministry of Tourism under its Domestic Promotion and Publicity including Hospitality Scheme provides financial assistance to State Governments/ UT Administrations for organising fairs and festivals which have the potential for promoting tourism in the region.
(e) The funds allocated for tourism promotion in North-Eastern Region during the last three years are as under:
Sl. No. Financial Year Budget Estimates
Domestic Promotion and Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) North East
BE
1. 2016-17 Rs. 110 crore Rs. 12 crore
2. 2017-18 Rs. 110 crore Rs. 12 crore
3. 2018-19 Rs. 135 crore Rs. 15 crore
Details of Infrastructure development in North-Eastern Region under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes are at Annexure.
Annexure
Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes in North Eastern Region
from the year 2014-15 to till date
(Amt. in crore)
Sl. No. State Year of Sanction Scheme/
Circuit Name of Project Sanctioned Amt. Released Amt.
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2014-15 Swadesh Darshan: North East Development of Mega Circuit at Bhalukpong-Bomdila & Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh 49.77 39.81
2. Manipur
2015-16
Swadesh Darshan: North- East Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur: Imphal - Khongjom. 72.23 61.32
3. Sikkim
Swadesh Darshan: North-East
Development of Tourist Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) – Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok-TuminLingee- Singtam (exit) in Sikkim. 98.05 78.44
4. Nagaland
Swadesh Darshan: Tribal Development of Tribal Circuit Peren- Kohima-Wokha, Nagaland. 97.36 72.05
5. Mizoram
Swadesh Darshan: North East Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism under Swadesh Darshan-North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek, Mizoram. 94.91 75.92
6. Assam
PRASHAD Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati 33.98 16.99
7. Assam
Swadesh Darshan: Wildlife Development of Manas– Probitora– Nameri– Kaziranga– Dibru– Saikhowa as Wildlife Circuit in Assam. 95.67 47.84
8. Arunachal
Pradesh
Swadesh Darshan: North East Integrated Development of New Adventure Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh 97.14 77.71
9. Tripura
Swadesh Darshan: North East Development of North East Circuit: Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat– Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara– Ambassa in Tripura 99.59 49.79
10. Meghalaya 2016-17
Swadesh Darshan: North East Development of Umium (Lake View),
ULumSohpetbnengMawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort, Meghalaya. 99.13 73.69
11. Manipur
Swadesh Darshan: Spiritual Development of Spiritual Circuit – Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri BijoyGovindajee Temple – Shri Gopinath Temple – Shri Bungshibodon Temple – Shri Kaina Temple, Manipur. 53.80 40.14
12. Sikkim
Swadesh Darshan: North East Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam– Maka- Temi-BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi –Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit) in Sikkim. 95.32
47.66
13. Nagaland
Swadesh Darshan: Tribal Development of Tribal circuit (Mokokchung–Tuensang-Mon) in Nagaland 99.67 49.83
14. Mizoram Swadesh Darshan: Eco Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit Aizawl -Rawpuichhip – Khawhphawp – Lengpui – Durtlang – Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang - Muthee – Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield – Hmuifang under Eco circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme 99.07 49.53
15. Assam Swadesh Darshan: Heritage Development of Tezpur – Majuli – Sibsagar as Heritage Circuit in Assam under Swadesh Darshan scheme 98.35 19.67
16. Tripura 2018-19
Swadesh Darshan: North East Development of North East circuit: SurmaCherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati-Bhunaneshwari- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra in Tripura 65.00 0.00
Total 1349.04
800.39
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