Mehsana tourism answer omits 3-year financial data, cites state responsibility

The MP asked the Ministry of Tourism whether the government has assessed the potential of specific sites in Mehsana district as an integrated tourism circuit, and requested details on infrastructure, financial assistance, and promotional steps. The Ministry replied that development is primarily a state responsibility but listed central schemes and sanctioned projects in Gujarat.

Asked and answered by: Asked by: Shri Haribhai Patel; Answered by: Ministry of Tourism (Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat)

What the government said

• Development and promotion of tourism is primarily done by the State Government/UT Administration.
• Central schemes mentioned include Swadesh Darshan (SD), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), PRASHAD, and SASCI.
• The State Government of Gujarat has informed that it assessed the potential of the listed Mehsana destinations (Modhera Sun Temple, Thol Lake, etc.) as an integrated circuit.
• The State Government stated these destinations have adequate last-mile connectivity, signage, parking, and visitor amenities.
• The Ministry promotes destinations through initiatives in domestic and international markets.

Also in the document

• The answer does not provide specific financial figures for the last three years for Mehsana district as requested in part (d), but instead lists projects sanctioned in Gujarat under various schemes with their respective years and costs.
• The answer attributes the assessment of potential and current infrastructure status to the State Government of Gujarat rather than the Central Government.
• The answer does not explicitly state if a specific proposal was received from the State Government for the integrated development of the Mehsana circuit under a central scheme, but lists projects in Gujarat under central schemes.