Destinations under CBDD Scheme

Ministry of Tourism Destinations under CBDD Scheme Posted On: 28 JUL 2025 3:32PM by PIB Delhi Ministry of Tourism has identified 42 destinations under 4 themes viz. Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism and Amrit Dharohar and Vibrant Villages Program under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme. Based on the proposals received from the respective State Governments/ UT Administrations and in line with the scheme guidelines etc., the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 36 projects in the country including in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, details of which is at Annexure-I. The projects sanctioned under the CBDD are implemented by the State Implementing Agencies and the project completion timeline is designated as March, 2026. While development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products is primarily undertaken by the respective State Government/ Union Territory (UT) Administration, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan(SD)’, Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ – a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan, ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ and ‘Assistance to Central Agencies’ schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies subject to availability of funds, adherence to scheme guidelines, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the State Government etc. In addition, Government of India under its initiative for ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’ has also provided financial assistance to the States for development of tourism projects. Details of the financial assistance to the State of Telangana for development of tourism projects under SD, SD2.0, PRASHAD and SASCI schemes is at Annexure-II. Implementation of the above-mentioned projects and its operation and management also contributes to increase in employment generation in general in the country including Telangana. This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. **** Sunil Kumar Tiwari tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]com ANNEXURE-I List of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme Amount Year of Sanctioned Cost Authorized S. No. State/UT Name of the Project Theme Sanction (₹ Crore) for utilization (₹ Crore)Ahobilam-A spiritual Odyssey Major components: Streetscaping of the arterial road, facelift of Sannidhi Street, organized parking with solar shelters, an experience center and Culture & 1 Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 25.00 2.50 museum in Lower Heritage Ahobilam, and revitalization of the tank pathway, plaza development at Sri Malola Narasimha Swamy Temple, improvement of trekking pathways, etc. Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar Major components: Buddhist Experience Spiritual 2 Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 25.00 2.50 centre, Zen Garden, Tourism Restaurant, Pods, and other facilities like Ticketing Counter, public conveniences etc. Bichom Dam Ecotourism and Arunachal 3 2024-25 Adventure & Eco- Amrit Dharohar 9.90 0.98 Pradesh Tourism Project Sites Kibhito Frontier Arunachal Vibrant Village 4 2024-25 Tourism - Gateway 4.96 0.50 Pradesh Programme to Serenity Ecotourism and Panidhing Bird 5 Assam 2024-25 Amrit Dharohar 9.99 0.99 Sanctuary, Sivasagar Sites Development of Tourist Facilities at Culture & 6 Bihar 2024-25 24.29 2.43 Sonepur Mela Heritage Ground, Saran Development of Ecotourism and Mayali Bagicha as 7 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Amrit Dharohar 9.97 0.99 Eco Tourism Sites Destination Beautification and Ecotourism and 8 Goa 2024-25 Development of Amrit Dharohar 9.81 0.99 Harvalem Waterfall Sitesat Mayem Village Transformation of sharmishtha Lake: Culture & 9 Gujarat 2024-25 17.29 1.73 Light & culture at Heritage Vadnagar The Sacred Ocean Spiritual 10 Gujarat 2024-25 Retreat at Harsiddhi 24.66 2.47 Tourism Shore, Porbandar THOL: Transformative Ecotourism and Tourism' Harmonious 11 Gujarat 2024-25 Amrit Dharohar 9.96 0.10 Sustainability, Sites Optimized Skilling' Leading Technology Tourism Himachal Culture & 12 2024-25 Infrastructure 24.82 2.49 Pradesh Heritage Development at Kaza Tourism Himachal Infrastructure Vibrant Village 13 2024-25 4.96 0.50 Pradesh Development at Programme Rakchham, Chhitkul Tourism Infrastructure Spiritual 14 Jharkhand 2024-25 Development at 18.87 1.89 Tourism Ramrekha Dham, Simdega Thalassery: The Spiritual 15 Kerala 2024-25 25.00 2.50 Spiritual Nexus Tourism Varkala- Dakshin Culture & 16 Kerala 2024-25 25.00 2.50 Kashi Heritage Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Ecotourism and Tourism Hub: 17 Ladakh 2024-25 Amrit Dharohar 9.82 0.99 Integrating wildlife Sites Sightings and community progress Medieval Splendor Spiritual 18 Madhya Pradesh 2024-25 25.00 2.50 2.0, Orchha Tourism Development of Culture & 19 Maharashtra 2024-25 25.00 2.50 Ahmednagar Fort Heritage Development of Ancient capital of Culture & 20 Manipur 2024-25 24.69 2.47 Manipur, Langthabal Heritage Konug Mawphlang cultural Culture & 21 Meghalaya 2024-25 24.87 2.49 & Heritage centre Heritage Nartiang Spiritual & Spiritual 22 Meghalaya 2024-25 24.87 2.49 Cultural Centre Tourism 23 Nagaland 2024-25 Soulful Trails: The Spiritual 24.94 2.50Impur Heritage Experience, Impur Tourism Village Deveropment of wings over Doyang: Ecotourism and 24 Nagaland 2024-25 An Eco-Tourism Amrit Dharohar 10.00 0.10 Haven' Doyang Sites Reservoir Development of Culture & 25 Puducherry 2024-25 22.19 2.22 White Town Heritage Cultural and Heritage Strech at Culture & 26 Punjab 2024-25 25.00 2.50 Hussainiwala Border, Heritage Ferozepur Heritage street -A symbor of peace and Spiritual 27 Punjab 2024-25 Harmony at Sri 24.90 2.49 Tourism Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar Echoes of Valor: The Gnathang Valley Vibrant Village 28 Sikkim 2024-25 5.00 0.50 Experience," Programme Gnathang Village Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Spiritual 29 Sikkim 2024-25 24.96 2.50 Unity and Heritage, Tourism Kabi, Mangan lconic Spiritual 30 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Transformation of 20.01 2.00 Tourism Rameswaram Digital Experience Centre at Culture & 31 Telangana 2024-25 24.85 2.49 Bhuddhavanam in Heritage Nalgonda Development of Eco- Ecotourism and TourisJn Proiect at 32 Telangana 2024-25 Amrit Dharohar 9.98 0.99 Nizam Sagar, Sites Kamareddy Development of Culture & 33 Uttar Pradesh 2024-25 Cultural Landscape at 24.98 2.50 Heritage Mahoba Development of Vibrant Village 34 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Jadung Festive 4.99 0.50 Programme Ground', Jadung Development of Kainchidham Vibrant Village 35 Uttarakhand 2024-25 17.60 1.76 campus, Programme Kainchidham Vibrant Village 36 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Mana Haat project 4.99 0.50 ProgrammeTotal 648.10 63.05 ******* ANNEXURE-II List of projects sanctioned in the state of Telangana under SD, PRASHAD, SD2.0, CBDD, ACA and SASCI Sanctioned Sn Name of the Project Circuit/ Sanction Year Amount (₹ Crore) Swadesh Darshan Eco Circuit 1. Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district 91.62 2015-16 Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Tribal Circuit 2. 79.87 Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls 2016-17 Development of QutubShahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Heritage Circuit 3. 96.90 Bakshi Mosque- Raymond's Tomb 2017-18 PRASHAD 1. Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple 2020-21 38.90 Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at 2. 2022-23 62.00 Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple 3. Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam 2022-23 41.38 Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama 4. 2024-25 4.22 Devasthanam Swadesh Darshan 2.0 1. “Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone” 2023-24 56.81 2. “Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest” 2023-24 38.00 CBDD 1. Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda 2024-25 25.00 2. ‘Development of Eco-Tourism Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy 2024-25 10.00 ‘Assistance to Central Agencies’ (ACA) 1. Joint Development of Hyderabad Railway Station 2016-17 4.41 Multimedia Laser Show with Water Screen and Musical Fountain at 2. 2022-23 50.00 Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad, Telangana Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Digital 3. Multimedia Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts University, 2022-23 11.80 Hyderabad Telangana Facade Illumination of Kanchiguda Railway Station Heritage 4. 2023-24 3.41 BuildingSASCI 1. Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa 2024-25 73.74 2. Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala 2024-25 68.10 ******* (Release ID: 2149257)