Ministry of Tourism avoids district-wise data on community-based tourism funds

The question asked the Ministry of Tourism to state the steps taken, schemes implemented, and financial assistance provided to promote community-based tourism in Tamil Nadu, including details on employment and future plans. The Ministry of Tourism provided the official response.

Asked by: Shri Selvam G and Dr. Rani Srikumar; Answered by: Ministry of Tourism (Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat).

• Total central assistance sanctioned for Tamil Nadu projects is Rs. 390.74 Crores.
• Schemes mentioned include Swadesh Darshan 1.0 & 2.0, PRASHAD, SASCI, and Assistance to Central Agencies (ACA).
• Specific projects include Nandavanam Heritage Park (Rs. 99.67 Cr), Eco Park at Ooty (Rs. 70.23 Cr), and Chennai-Mamallapuram-Rameshwaram circuit (Rs. 73.13 Cr).
• The government approved the development of 1,000 tribal homestays under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme with support of up to Rs. 5 Lakh per unit for new construction.
• Approximately 29,490 candidates were trained in Tamil Nadu under the Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) scheme from 2014-15 to 2025-26.
• Around 4,300 people have been trained under the 'Paryatan Mitra' and 'Paryatan Didi' initiatives launched in 2024.
• Funds for fairs and festivals (e.g., Indian Dance Festival at Mamallapuram) are listed in Annexure II, with amounts ranging from Rs. 8 Lakh to Rs. 50 Lakh per year.

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