Development of Tourism Infrastructure

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. **** 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 ****** (रलीज़ आईडी: 2220104) आगंतुक पटल : 119 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu