**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the Ministry of Tourism's initiatives for the development of tourism infrastructure in India, specifically in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The ministry provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations through various schemes like Swadesh Darshan (SD), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), and Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The document provides a list of sanctioned projects under these schemes, along with their implementation status. This information was provided by the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on January 29, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tourism Infrastructure Development:**
* The Ministry of Tourism complements state efforts by extending financial assistance for tourism infrastructure development through various central sector schemes.
* Schemes include Swadesh Darshan (SD), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) and 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI).
* CBDD aims for holistic development to enhance tourist experiences across the tourism value chain, focusing on spiritual tourism, culture & heritage, Vibrant Village program, Eco-tourism, and Amrit Dharohar Sites.
* **SASCI Scheme:**
* Under the SASCI scheme, the government provides long-term, interest-free loans to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centers and brand them at a global scale.
* **Projects in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:**
* Details of sanctioned projects under SD, SD2.0, CBDD, and SASCI schemes in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are annexed.
* The annexure lists projects, sanctioned amounts (in Crores), and their physical completion/implementation status.
* Examples include the development of Kakinada-Hope Island, Suryalanka Beach, Qutub Shahi Heritage Park, and Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: State Governments/Union Territory Administrations (SGs/UTAs) of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana**
* **Impact:** Receives financial assistance from the Ministry of Tourism for tourism infrastructure development projects. The status of previously funded projects is documented.
* **Action Required:** SGs/UTAs should be aware of the sanctioned projects, allocated amounts, and implementation statuses to ensure projects are progressing according to the guidelines, and should continue to propose projects aligned with the scheme guidelines to access funds.
**Stakeholder: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture**
* **Impact:** Information concerning his written reply in Rajya Sabha regarding tourism infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is communicated in the document.
* **Action Required:** The minister is kept informed about the progress and status of sanctioned projects.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Tourism**
* **Impact:** Schemes for tourism infrastructure development are being implemented and the status of the projects are being documented.
* **Action Required:** Ensure projects are progressing according to guidelines and funds are being allocated effectively.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tourism: The primary central government body responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in India.
Swadesh Darshan (SD): A central sector scheme of the Ministry of Tourism focused on integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0): An updated version of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme which focuses on sustainable and responsible tourism.
Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD): A sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 intended for holistic development of tourism destinations to enhance tourist experiences.
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI): A scheme providing long term interest free loans with the primary objective to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres.
Ministry of Tourism
Development of Tourism Infrastructure
प्रव तथ: 29 JAN 2026 4:07PM by PIB Delhi
Development and promotion of tourism destinations and products is primarily undertaken by the
concerned State Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). However, Ministry of Tourism
through its centre sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’, ‘Challenge
Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme etc.
complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development in the country by extending financial
assistance to the SGs/UTAs on receipt of the project proposals from the concerned State
Government/Union Territory Administration in synergy with the scheme guidelines, Government
directions, availability of funds, inter-se priority etc. As per the scheme guidelines of CBDD, the initiative
intends holistic development of the destinations to enhance tourist experiences across all points of the
tourist value chain and 4 categories viz. spiritual tourism, culture & heritage, Vibrant Village programme
and Eco-tourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites were identified under it.
Government of India under its ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) –
Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ scheme, which provides long term interest free
loans, has sanctioned projects with the primary objective to comprehensively develop iconic tourist
centres in the country, branding and marketing them at global scale.
The details of the projects sanctioned under SD, SD2.0, CBDD and SASCI schemes in the State of Andhra
Pradesh and Telangana along with its implementation status is annexed.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in
a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]com
ANNEXURE
Details of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan (SD), SD2.0, CBDD and SASCI schemes in the
state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana along with its implementation status:
Andhra Pradesh
(Rs. In Crore)Scheme/Sub- Sl. Name of the project /Experience Sanctioned Status (Physically
Scheme/ No. Amount complete/
Initiative Implementation
Stage)
Swadesh 1. Development of Kakinada - Hope Island - 67.83 Physically
Darshan (SD) Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary - Passarlapudi - complete
Aduru - S Yanam – Kotipally
2. Development of Nellore - Pulikat Lake - 49.55 Physically
UbblamaduguWater Falls – Nelapattu- complete
Kothakoduru- Mypadu - Ramateertham –
Iskapalli
3. Development of Buddhist Circuit: 35.24 Physically
Shalihundam- Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda - complete
Amravati- Anupu
SD2.0 4. Development of Suryalanka Beach 97.52 Implementation
Experience at Bapatala Stage
5. Borra Cave Experience at Araku 29.88 Implementation
Stage
CBDD 6. Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural 25.00 Implementation
Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar Stage
7. Development of Abhobilam as a Spiritual 24.99 Implementation
Odyssey Stage
SASCI 8. Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in 77.91 Implementation
Gandikota Stage
9. Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & 94.44 Implementation
Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram Stage
Telangana
(Rs. In Crore)
Scheme/Sub- Sl. Name of the project /Experience Sanctioned Status (Physically
Scheme/ No. Amount complete/
Initiative Implementation
Stage)Swadesh 1. Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in 91.62 Physically
Darshan (SD) Mahaboobnagar district complete
2. Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- 79.87 Physically
Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- complete
Bogatha Waterfalls
3. Development of Qutub Shahi Heritage Park- 96.90 Physically
Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- complete
Raymond's Tomb
SD2.0 4. Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest 38.00 Implementation
Stage
5. Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone 56.82 Implementation
Stage
CBDD 6. Development of digital experience centre at 24.85 Implementation
Bhuddhavanam, Nalgonda Stage
7. Development of Eco-Tourism Project at 9.98 Implementation
Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy Stage
SASCI 8. Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism 73.74 Implementation
Circuit in Ramappa Stage
9. Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in 68.10 Implementation
Nallamala Stage
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