(a) whether the Government is aware of the tourism potential of Khandadhar waterfall in Odisha;
(b) if so, the steps taken to provide adequate facilities for the tourists for their stay and to enjoy the beautiful waterfall both in Sundargarh and Khandadhar districts of the State; and
(c) the other steps taken to increase the tourist potential of Khandadhar?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) to (c): The Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme - Integrated Development of Theme- Based Tourism Circuits provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory (UT) Administrations for development of tourism infrastructure and facilities in the country.
The projects for development under the scheme are identified in consultation with the State Governments/UT 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. Ministry has not received any proposal from the State Government of Odisha for development of waterfalls in Sundargarh and Khandadhar districts in Odisha.
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