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Promotion of Eco-Tourism
Source: PIB release, Tuesday, December 23,2008
RAJYA SABHA
Minister of Tourism and Culture
Smt.
Ambika
Soni
has said that the Ministry of Tourism promotes all tourism products of the
country including eco-tourism through collaterals/print/electronic and
internet media under the “Incredible India” campaign. Information is also
disseminated through the website
www.incredibleindia.org and
India tourism offices in the country and abroad. However, Ministry of
Tourism also extends Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to the State
Governments/UT Administrations for development of tourism
circuits/destinations including Eco-Tourism sites under the Scheme of
Product/Infrastructure Development for Destinations and Circuits.
In a written reply in the
Rajya
Sabha
today she said, the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) provided to State
Governments/UT Administrations for development of Eco-Tourism in the last
two years till date is annexed.
ANNEXURE
Central Financial Assistance provided to State Governments/UT
Administrations in last two years till date for development of Eco-tourism.
(Rs.
in
lakh)
|
STATE |
Sl.
No. |
Name of the Project |
Year of Sanction |
Amount Sanctioned |
Amount Released |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
1 |
Development of
Laknavaran
Lake as Eco-tourism destination in
Warangal
Distt. |
2006-07 |
468.63 |
337.90 |
|
Arunachal
Pradesh |
2 |
Development of
Dolma
Park at
Lumla |
2008-09 |
170.00 |
136.00 |
|
3 |
Development of Tourism Infrastructure near
Pakhui
Wild life Sanctuary at
Seijosa,
East
Kameng
Distt.
|
2007-08 |
336.51 |
269.21 |
|
Assam |
4 |
Development of Eco-tourism at
Haflong |
2007-08 |
63.47 |
50.77 |
|
Haryana |
5 |
Development of Eco-tourism in
Kalesar |
2007-08 |
319.00 |
255.20 |
|
6 |
Development of Eco-tourism in
Morni-Pinjoire
Hills and
Sultanpur
National Park |
2007-08 |
329.00 |
263.20 |
|
Himachal
Pradesh |
7 |
Development of Eco-tourism in
Himachal
Pradesh |
2007-08 |
368.22 |
294.57 |
|
8 |
Tourism Development & Environment Preservation Scheme |
2007-08 |
25.91 |
5.19 |
|
Karnataka |
9 |
Development of Wilderness Tourism Circuit |
2006-07 |
226.88 |
204.20 |
|
10 |
IT Infrastructure for Eco-tourism by M/s. Jungle Lodges and Resorts |
2005-06 |
53.29 |
26.64 |
|
Kerala |
11 |
Development of
Ranipuram
as Eco-tourism Destination |
2006-07 |
357.01 |
285.60 |
|
12 |
Malabar Mangrove Eco-tourism Circuit in
Malapupura,
Kozhikode,
Kannur
and
Kasargode
Districts |
2008-09 |
349.36 |
279.49 |
|
Manipur |
13 |
Development of Eco-tourism Park at
Imphal |
2006-07 |
345.29 |
172.64 |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
14 |
Development of
Panna
as Tourist Destination |
2006-07 |
421.66 |
337.00 |
|
Nagaland |
15 |
Integrated Development of Mon as Eco-Adventure & Culture destination
|
2008-09 |
452.76 |
362.20 |
|
Orissa |
16 |
Development of Eco-tourism at
Bhitarkanika |
2006-07 |
383.22 |
191.61 |
|
17 |
Development of
Simlipal,
Distt.
Maurbhanj |
2006-07 |
297.12 |
237.70 |
|
Sikkim |
18 |
Construction of Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco-Tourism
at
Chemchi |
2007-08 |
389.54 |
311.63 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
19 |
Development of Corbett National Park as a Tourist Circuit |
2007-08 |
602.00 |
481.60 |
STATEWISE
ECO-TOURISM TRAVEL INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT:
SIKKIM:
Source:
Annual Report of the Department of Tourism, Government of
Sikkim,2006-2007
A LIST OF
COMPLETED SCHEMES DURING 2006-07
|
Sl. No. |
Name of Schemes |
|
1 |
Parking yard near Botanical Garden at Rumtek in East Sikkim
|
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2 |
Construction of Waiting shed cum Café at Daragoan bus stand in East
Sikkim |
|
3 |
Protective woks & Beautification works of EPS Church at Daragoan,
Tadong in East Sikkim
|
|
4 |
Development of Sang Gumpa at Sang in East Sikkim |
|
5 |
Tourist Infrastructure at Sang Martam in East Sikkim |
|
6 |
Construction of View Tower including the Statue of Lord Ganesh at
Ganesh Tok in East Sikkim |
|
7 |
Construction of Eco-Lodge at Pentong in North Sikkim |
|
8 |
Construction of View Point at Road side including Orchid Garden above
roadside at Changkoin, Tumlong in North Sikkim |
|
9 |
Development of Tourist Infrastructure at various places in Dzongu in
North Sikkim |
|
10 |
Development of Natural Trail from Lachen to Lamaongden in North Sikkim
|
|
11 |
Development of Tingchim lake in North Sikkim |
|
12 |
Ravangla Menam Trek (trekking routes in Sikkim ) execution by forest
department. |
|
13 |
Monastic Trek at Sangmoo (trekking routes in Sikkim) |
|
14 |
Fencing & Tourist Spot around Ravangla Lake Area in South Sikkim
|
|
15 |
Construction of View point at & visitors centre at Niyadara, Yangang
in South Sikkim |
|
16 |
Development of waterfalls at Jaleshwar, (Niya/Bhaley Khola) at
Yangang in South Sikkim |
B LIST OF ONGOING SCHEMES DURING 2006-07
|
Sl. No. |
Name of Schemes |
|
1 |
Const. of IHM at Rumtek in East Sikkim |
|
2 |
Development of 50-Unit Tourist Centre at Tsamgo in East Sikkim
|
|
3 |
Development of Cave & Upgradation of Jogi Mandir in East Sikkim
|
|
4 |
Circuit Development in East Sikkim |
|
5 |
Development of Tourist circuit Rangpo-Singtam-Lamatar Dzongu |
|
6 |
Developmental schemes for Rakdong Tintek |
|
7 |
Development of walkway track, resting sheds, Construction of
suspension foot bridge (SFB) and improvement of Baudha Gufa at Rolep
in East Sikkim |
|
8 |
Development of Amusement Park at Rorathang in East Sikkim
|
|
9 |
Tourist walking trail from Samdur to 7th mile & 6th
mile (along the old mule track) to Adam pool including resting sheds
at intermediate location in East Sikkim |
|
10 |
Construction of Single storey Gumpa at Labi Busty for the elderly
people in North Sikkim
|
|
11 |
Implementation of Tourist Circuit in West Sikkim |
|
12 |
Construction of Visitors centre at Manpur in South Sikkim |
|
13 |
Destination Development at Soreng in West Sikkim |
|
14 |
Development of Rock Garden at Melli Dara (Khani Khola) in South
Sikkim |
|
15 |
Village tourism Programme in Kewzing in South Sikkim |
|
16 |
Implementation of Buddhist Circuit at Tashiding in West Sikkim |
|
17 |
Construction of Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Eco-Tourism at
Chemchey, South Sikkim (1st Phase) |
|
18 |
Construction of View Point at Phyangrung Dara in South Sikkim
|
|
19 |
Construction of View Point at Kerabari in Melli at South Sikkim
|
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20 |
Development of tourist spot in Nagidara at Namthang in South Sikkim
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C LIST OF NEW SCHEMES SANCTIONED BY THE
MINISTRY OF
TOURISM
|
Sl. No |
Name of Scheme |
|
1. |
Dev. of Lepcha Heritage Centre at Satam, Gagyong in South Sikkim. |
|
2. |
Const. of religious Circuit Dev. Program at Soreng in West Sikkim
|
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3. |
Dev. of Tourist infrastructure at Aritar, Phodong and Mangan in Sikkim
|
|
4. |
Dev. of Trekking Trail to Bhalley Dhunga from Yangang and other
infrastructure in South Sikkim
|
|
5. |
Destination Development at Saramsa in Sikkim |
|
6. |
Integrated development of Pilgrimage tourism and other
infrastructure at Sang in East Sikkim
|
|
7. |
Beautification and other infrastructure at Tsomgo under destination
development |
|
8 |
Dev. of Community Park at Bojey and Water Garden at Hee Pul under
Integrated Development of Tourism , West Sikkim |
|
9 |
Dev. Of Assam Lingzey Khedi trek Route i/c other Tourist
infrastructure in East Sikkim |
|
10 |
Dev. Of Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok & Tashi View Point. |
|
11 |
Flower Show Pavillion at Namchi |
|
12 |
Dev. Of Car Park at Samdruptse, Namchi. |
LIST
OF PRIORITISED SCHEMES PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN UP
DURING 2007-08
|
Sl. No. |
Name of Scheme |
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1 |
BEAUTIFICATION AND VALUE ADDITION TO UNDERGROUND WONDER AT RANGPO
(GATEWAY TO SIKKIM) |
|
2 |
CONSTRUCTION OF VIEWPOINT AT BALWAKHANI, GANGTOK |
|
3 |
DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION PARK AT SIRWANI IN SOUTH SIKKIM
|
|
4 |
DEVELOPMENT OF BUDANG GADI (FORT) AT CENTRAL PENDAM IN EAST SIKKIM
|
|
5 |
DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST SPOTS AT THULO BAUDHA (ROLEP) & SANO BAUDHA IN
EAST SIKKIM |
|
6 |
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF HEE BERMIOK VILLAGE BY INTACH |
|
7 |
DEVELOPMENT OF NATHULA-MEMENCHO-KUPUP-GANATHANG, CIRCUIT, EAST SIKKIM
|
|
8 |
CONSTRUCTION OF VIEWPOINT, FOOT TRAIL, PARKING FACILITIES AND OTHER
WORKS AT KHANCHENDZONGA AND PHAMRONG WATERFALLS, WEST SIKKIM |
|
9 |
TOURIST RECREATION CENTRE AT RIMBI WEST SIKKIM |
|
10 |
CONSTRUCTION OF WALKING TRAIL, PARKING YARD, WASH ROOM ETC AT NATURAL
SPRINGS AT GEETANG WATER FALLS, SOMBARIA, WEST SIKKIM |
|
11 |
BEACH VOLLEYBALL, ANGLING, RESTING SHEDS AND RIVER BANK DEVELOPMENT AT
MAJITAR, SOUTH SIKKIM
|
|
12 |
DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS TREKKING TRAIL FROM KABI TO TAMJEY, NORTH
SIKKIM |
|
13 |
DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHIST CIRCUIT ALONG CHOCHEN PHERI TOURIST CIRCUIT IN
EAST SIKKIM |
|
14 |
DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHIST CIRCUIT FOR RABDENTSE-TIKJHUK-SANGHA CHOLING
MONASTERY CONNECTING RANI DUNGA IN WEST SIKKIM
|
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15 |
DEVELOPMENT OF BEACH VOLLYBALL GROUND, ANGLING, PLATFORM, RESTING
SHED AND RIVER BANK DEVELOPMENT AT MAJITAR IN SOUTH SIKKIM
|
|
16 |
CONSTRUCTION OF TOURIST HERITAGE CENTRE AT TEK IN SOUTH SIKKIM
|
|
17 |
DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE AN D ITS SURROUNDING AT GUFA DARA HEE BERMOIK IN
WEST SIKKIM |
|
18 |
DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE AT TENDONG AND JORPOKHARI IN
SOUTH SIKKIM
|
|
19 |
TOURIST DESTINATION CUM PILGRIMAGE CENTRE AT TASHIDING IN WEST SIKKIM
|
|
20 |
VILLAGE TOURISM AT DAMLAKHA, PAKYONG, EAST SIKKIM |
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21 |
VILLAGE TOURISM AT DARAP, WEST SIKKIM
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22 |
VILLAGE TOURISM AT TINGCHIM, NORTH SIKKIM
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ASSAM:
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TOURISM: |
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13.7.0.
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The State of Assam is least known for her unique natural
beauty with Flora and Fauna, Historical Monuments, Pilgrim Centres,
Tea Gardens and its colourful cultural festivals. The Assam tourism is
mainly based on Wildlife, Tea-tourism and Historical Monuments etc.
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13.7.1 |
Infrastructure Development: |
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With a view to exploit the State’s manifold tourism
potential and also for the economic interests of the State, the State
Government is taking various steps for development of Tourism
Infrastructure in the State. During the last two years, 14 (fourteen)
such tourism infrastructure projects are reported to have been
completed with total investment of Rs.489.06 lakh. Some of the
projects are as mentioned below. |
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1)
Up gradation cum expansion of tourist facilities at Kaziranga.
2)
Construction of tourist complex at Rajib Gandhi Wild-Life Park at
Orang, Assam.
3)
Up gradation of Tourist lodge, Guwahati.
4)
Up gradation cum expansion of Tourist facilities at Bhalukpung.
5)
Tourist Resort at Biswanath Ghat. |
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13.7.2. |
On going project |
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As many as 23 nos. of infrastructure Projects with total
outlay of Rs.1465.00 lakh are in various stages of implementation. A
brief account of some of the such major projects are given below.
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Sl. No |
Name of the Projects |
Approved Cost(Rs. Lakh) |
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1. |
Computerization of Services |
40.00 |
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2. |
Development / Beautification of river front along Brahmaputra,
Guwahati- (Ph-II) |
100.00 |
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3. |
Sound & Light show at Talatal Ghar, Sibasagar |
55.38 |
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4. |
SEL show at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakhetra, Guwahati |
80.00 |
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5. |
Development of Dighalipukhuri with provision for craft Village |
89.99 |
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6. |
Construction of Tourist Lodge at Tinsukia |
100.00 |
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7. |
Construction of Craft Village at Guwahati |
185.00 |
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8. |
Construction of facilities for pilgrimage at Kamakhya Pilgrim
Centre by providing toilet facilities semi permanent structure for
Ambubachi Mela etc. |
110.00 |
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9. |
Eco-Tourism Resort at Bhalukpung |
90.00 |
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10 |
Eco-Tourism Resort at Manas |
90.00 |
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11. |
Central Financial Assistance for Luxury Cruise Vessels for plying
between Kaziranga and Guwahati, Assam. |
140.00 |
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13.7.3 |
. Vision for the
Future |
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During the Tenth Five Year plan period beginning from
2002-2003, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India have
introduced the following three new schemes. |
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(i)
Integrated Development of Tourism Circuit.
(ii)
Integrated Product, Infrastructure and Destination Development.
(iii)
Rural Tourism. |
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(i)Integrated Development of Tourism Circuit |
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Under the scheme the Government of India had identified 6
(Six) Eco-Tourism Circuit in the country and North East Circuit is one
of them which includes places viz. Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli,
Sibasagar, Tezpur, Bhalukpung in Assam, Shillong in Meghalaya, Kohima
in Nagaland and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. |
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The Government of India has sanctioned Rs.242.00 lakh for
the following projects during 2002-2003. |
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(a)
Brahmaputra River front Development at Guwahati,
(b)
Development of Ethnic Village at Bhalukpung, Tezpur,
(c)
Camping Site at Kohra Ranga, Kaziranga,
(d)
Road Signages of Assam. |
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(ii)Integrated product, Infrastructure and Destination Development: |
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This Scheme related to the identification of Tourism
Destination or Product in the State. The Assam Government has
submitted the detailed project report for Integrated Development of
Heritage & Eco-Tourism at Majuli under this scheme. The Government of
India had sanctioned Rs.382.25 lakh against the scheme and Rs.325.21
lakh have already been released during 2002-2003 as Central Financial
Assistance. |
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Rural Tourism: |
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Under this Scheme, the Government of India has released
Rs.14.04 lakh to the State Government out of sanctioned fund of Rs.
46.83 lakh for promotion of rural Tourism to exhibit the art culture
and heritage of rural life. |
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