No central proposal for Assam's tribal tourism circuit, ministry says

The MP asked the Ministry of Tourism whether the government plans to develop a dedicated tribal tourism circuit in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Assam, and what central financial assistance or schemes are available for such projects. The Ministry responded by outlining its existing schemes and stating that no specific proposal for these districts is currently under consideration.

Asked and answered by: Asked by Shri Amarsing Tisso; Answered by the Ministry of Tourism (Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat).

What the government said

• Development of tribal tourism circuits is primarily the responsibility of the State Government or Union Territory Administration.
• The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance through schemes like Swadesh Darshan (SD), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), and PRASHAD.
• No proposal specific to Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts is presently under consideration by the Ministry.
• The Ministry does not operate a separate central sector scheme exclusively for ropeways, eco-resorts, adventure tourism, or interpretation centres, though these components have been part of sanctioned projects.
• In 2024-25, the government sanctioned projects for the Assam State Zoo (₹97.12 Crore) and Beautification of Rang Ghar (₹94.76 Crore) under the SASCI initiative.
• In 2025-26, the Ministry initiated 'Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas' under the DA-JGUA scheme as part of SD2.0, sanctioning 5 projects in five states for ₹17.52 Crore.

Also in the document

• The answer explicitly states that no proposal specific to the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts is currently under consideration.
• The answer clarifies that there is no dedicated central scheme exclusively for the specific infrastructure types mentioned in the question (ropeways, eco-resorts, etc.), but notes they can be included in broader project sanctions.