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Official TranscriptMinistry of Tourism Development of Tourist Destinations प्रव तथ: 01 DEC 2025 3:36PM 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, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’& ‘Challenge Based Destination...
Ministry of Tourism Development of Tourist Destinations प्रव तथ: 01 DEC 2025 3:36PM 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, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’& ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development in the country by extending financial assistance to the SGs/UTAs in synergy with the scheme guidelines, receipt of the project proposals from the concerned State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, availability of funds etc. Ministry of Tourism has revamped the Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable tourism destinations. Accordingly, a total of 53 projects for Rs.2208.27 Crore are sanctioned under SD2.0 scheme and 36 projects for Rs.648.11 Crore are sanctioned under CBDD initiative. Under these schemes, the funds are authorized by the Ministry of Tourism for implementation of projects and is utilized by the concerned State/UT Implementing Agency. The details of the sanctioned projects under SD2.0 and CBDD including funds authorized for utilization is annexed.
In line with the budget announcement 2025-26, the Ministry of Tourism formulated draft frameworks for destination development and destination management and has undertaken consultations with tourism stakeholders including State Governments/UT Administrations. As of now, no destination is selected under this initiative.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. **** ANNEXURE
(i) Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme:
Sl . State Year of Destination Name of the Sanctioned Amount No. Sanction Experience Cost Authorise for utiliza (₹ Crore) by Implemen Agency (₹ Crore)
1. Andhra 2024-25 Bapatala Development of 97.52 Pradesh Suryalanka Beach Experience2. Andhra 2023-24 Araku- Borra Cave 29.88 Pradesh Lambasingi Experience at Araku
3. Arunachal 2023-24 Nacho Unlock Nacho 14.02 Pradesh Expedition
4. Arunachal 2023-24 Mechuka Mechuka Cultural 18.48 Pradesh Haat
5. Arunachal 2023-24 Mechuka Mechuka Adventure 12.75 Pradesh Park
6. Assam 2023-24 Kokrajhar Kokrajhar Wetland 26.67 Experience
7. Assam 2023-24 Jorhat Reimagining 23.88 Cinnamara Tea Estate
8. Bihar 2024-25 Bodh Gaya Development of the 165.44 Buddhist Meditation &Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
9. Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Kawardha Bhoramdeo Corridor 145.99 Development, Kabirdham District
10. Dadra Nagar 2024-25 Daman Daman Convention 147.13 & Haveli and Centre Daman &Diu
11. Goa 2023-24 Porvorim Porvorim Creek 24.07 Experience
12. Goa 2023-24 Colva Colva Beach 19.89 Experience
13. Haryana 2024-25 Panchkula Development of 26.68 Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park
14. Haryana 2024-25 Panchkula Rejuvenation of 65.82 Yadavindra Garden15. Himachal 2024-25 Maa Chintpurni Development of 56.26 Pradesh Temple (District Maa Chintpurni - Una) Devi Temple, Una
16. Karnataka 2023-24 Hampi Setting up of 25.64 ‘Traveller nooks’
17. Karnataka 2023-24 Mysuru Tonga ride Heritage 2.72 experience zone
18. Karnataka 2023-24 Mysuru Ecological 18.48 Experience Zone
19. Kerala 2023-24 Kumarakom Kumarakom Bird 13.81 Sanctuary Experience
20. Kerala 2024-25 Alappuzha Alappuzha: A Global 93.18 Water Wonderland
21. Kerala 2024-25 Malampuzha Enhancement of 75.87 Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park
22. Ladakh 2023-24 Leh Julley Leh 23.17 Biodiversity Park
23. Ladakh 2023-24 Kargil Exploring LOC and 11.91 Hundarman village Experience
24. Lakshadweep 2024-25 Bangaram Enhancement of 81.18 Tourist Experience at Bangaram
25. Madhya 2023-24 Gwalior Phoolbagh 16.74 Pradesh Experience Zone
26. Madhya 2023-24 Chitrakoot Spiritual experience 27.21 Pradesh at Chitrakoot27. Madhya 2024-25 Pitambara Peeth, Development of 44.24 Pradesh Datia Pitambara Peeth Datia
28. Maharashtra 2023-24 Pune Shivsrushti 76.22 Historical Theme Park- Phase 3
29. Meghalaya 2023-24 Sohra Waterfall Trails 27.60 Experience
30. Meghalaya 2023-24 Sohra Meghalayan Age 32.45 Cave Experience
31. Mizoram 2024-25 Champhai Eco Resort 38.85 Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur&Mualbuhvum, Champhai
32. Mizoram 2024-25 Champhai Heritage and 33.87 Cultural Centre, Champhai
33. Mizoram 2025-26 Thingsulthliah Construction of 99.71 Conference Centre
34. Nagaland 2023-24 Chumoukedima Eco-Tourism Exp at 7.87 Chumoukedima viewpoint
35. Nagaland 2023-24 Chumuoukedima Tribal Cultural 21.56 Experience at Midway Retreat
36. Nagaland 2024-25 Chumuoukedima Adventure Tourism 32.54 Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema
37. Puducherry 2023-24 Karaikal Karaikal beach and 20.29 waterfront experience38. Punjab 2023-24 Kapurthala Eco Tourism 20.06 experience at Kanjli wetland
39. Punjab 2023-24 Amritsar Border Tourism 25.91 Experience at Attari
40. Rajasthan 2023-24 Bundi Spiritual Experience, 21.65 Keshavraipatan
41. Rajasthan 2024-25 Sikar Development works 87.87 at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)
42. Rajasthan 2024-25 Karni Mata Development Works 22.58 temple, Bikaner at Shri Karni mata dist. mandir, Bikaner
43. Rajasthan 2024-25 MalaseriDungari Development of 48.73 (District - MalaseriDungri, Bhilwara) Bhilwara District
44. Sikkim 2023-24 Gyalshing Eco-Wellness 15.41 Experience at Yuksom Cluster
45. Sikkim 2023-24 Gangtok Gangtok Cultural 22.60 Village
46. Tamil Nadu 2023-24 Mamallapuram Immersive 30.02 experience at Shore Temple
47. Telangana 2023-24 Bhongir Bhongir Fort 56.82 Experiential Zone
48. Telangana 2023-24 Ananathagiri Eco tourism zone at 38.01 Ananathgiri forest
49. Tripura 2024-25 Agartala Tripura Heritage 48.95 Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2)50. Uttar Pradesh 2023-24 Prayagraj Azad Park and 14.52 Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp
51. Uttar Pradesh 2023-24 Naimisaranya Vedic- wellness 17.80 Experience
52. Uttarakhand 2023-24 Pithoragarh Rural Tourism 17.86 Cluster Experience at Gunji
53. Uttarakhand 2023-24 Champawat Tea Garden 19.89 Experience TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27 18
(ii) Details of Project sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme:
S. State/UT Year of Name of the Project Sanctioned Amount No. Sanction Cost (₹ Authorized for Crore) utilization by Implementing Category Agency (₹ Crore) 1 Andhra 2024-25 Ahobilam-A spiritual Spiritual 25.00 2.50 Pradesh Odyssey Tourism 2 Andhra 2024-25 Enriching Buddhist Culture & 25.00 2.50 Pradesh Heritage and Cultural Heritage Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar 3 Arunachal 2024-25 Bichom Dam Ecotourism 9.90 0.99 Pradesh Adventure & Eco- and Amrit Tourism Project Dharohar Sites 4 Arunachal 2024-25 Kibhito Frontier Vibrant 4.96 0.50 Pradesh Tourism - Gateway Village to Serenity Programme5 Assam 2024-25 Panidhing Bird Ecotourism 9.99 1.00 Sanctuary, Sivasagar and Amrit Dharohar Sites 6 Bihar 2024-25 Development of Culture & 24.29 2.43 Tourist Facilities at Heritage Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran 7 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Ecotourism 9.97 1.00 MayaliBagicha as and Amrit Eco Tourism Dharohar Destination Sites 8 Goa 2024-25 Beautification and Ecotourism 9.81 0.98 Development of and Amrit Harvalem Waterfall Dharohar at Mayem Village Sites 9 Gujarat 2024-25 Transformation of Culture & 17.29 1.73
sharmishtha Lake: Heritage Light & culture at Vadnagar 10 Gujarat 2024-25 The Sacred Ocean Spiritual 24.66 2.47 Retreat at Harsiddhi Tourism Shore, Porbandar 11 Gujarat 2024-25 THOL: Ecotourism 9.96 1.00 Transformative and Amrit Tourism' Harmonious Dharohar Sustainability, Sites Optimized Skilling' Leading Technology 12 Himachal 2024-25 Tourism Culture & 24.82 2.48 Pradesh Infrastructure Heritage Development at Kaza 13 Himachal 2024-25 Tourism Vibrant 4.96 0.50 Pradesh Infrastructure Village Development at Programme Rakchham, Chhitkul14 Jharkhand 2024-25 Tourism Spiritual 18.87 1.89 Infrastructure Tourism Development at Ramrekha Dham, Simdega 15 Kerala 2024-25 Thalassery: The Spiritual 25.00 2.50 Spiritual Nexus Tourism 16 Kerala 2024-25 Varkala- Dakshin Culture & 25.00 2.50 Kashi Heritage 17 Ladakh 2024-25 Advancing Mushkoh Ecotourism 9.82 0.98 as a Sustainable and Amrit
Tourism Hub: Dharohar Integrating wildlife Sites Sightings and community progress 18 Madhya 2024-25 Medieval Splendor Spiritual 25.00 2.50 Pradesh 2.0, Orchha Tourism 19 Maharashtra 2024-25 Development of Culture & 25.00 2.50 Ahmednagar Fort Heritage 20 Manipur 2024-25 Development of Culture & 24.69 2.47 Ancient capital of Heritage Manipur, LangthabalKonug 21 Meghalaya 2024-25 Mawphlang cultural Culture & 24.87 2.49 & Heritage centre Heritage 22 Meghalaya 2024-25 Nartiang Spiritual & Spiritual 24.87 2.49 Cultural Centre Tourism 23 Nagaland 2024-25 Soulful Trails: The Spiritual 24.94 2.49 Impur Heritage Tourism Experience, Impur Village 24 Nagaland 2024-25 Development of Ecotourism 10.00 1.00
wings over Doyang: and Amrit An Eco-Tourism Dharohar Haven' Doyang Sites Reservoir25 Puducherry 2024-25 Development of Culture & 22.19 2.22 White Town Heritage 26 Punjab 2024-25 Cultural and Heritage Culture & 25.00 2.50 Strech at Heritage Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur 27 Punjab 2024-25 Heritage street -A Spiritual 24.90 2.49 Symbol of peace and Tourism Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar 28 Sikkim 2024-25 Echoes of Valor: The Vibrant 5.00 0.50 Gnathang Valley Village Experience," Programme Gnathang Village 29 Sikkim 2024-25 Kabi Chronicles: A Spiritual 24.96 2.50 journey through Tourism Unity and Heritage, Kabi, Mangan 30 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 lconic Spiritual 20.01 2.00 Transformation of Tourism Rameswaram 31 Telangana 2024-25 Digital Experience Culture & 24.85 2.48 Centre at Heritage Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda 32 Telangana 2024-25 Development of Ecotourism 9.98 1.00 Eco-Tourism Project and Amrit at Nizam Sagar, Dharohar Kamareddy Sites 33 Uttar 2024-25 Development of Culture & 24.98 2.50 Pradesh Cultural Landscape Heritage at Mahoba 34 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Development of Vibrant 4.99 0.50 Jadung Festive Village Ground', Jadung Programme35 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Development of Spiritual 17.60 1.76 Kainchidham Tourism campus, Kainchidham 36 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Mana Haat project Vibrant 4.99 0.50 Village Programme Total 648.11 64.81 ******* ANNEXURE
(i) Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the State of Bihar: (Amount in ₹Crore) S. Circuit / Sanction Name of the Project Sanctioned Year Cost No.
1. Tirthankar Circuit Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- 33.96 2016-17 Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri
2. Spiritual Circuit Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj – 44.76 2016-17 Dharmshala- Deoghar
3. Buddhist Circuit Development of Buddhist circuit- Construction 95.18 2016-17 of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya
4. Rural Circuit Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- 44.27 2017-18 Turkaulia
5. Spiritual Circuit Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh 44.55 2017-18
(ii) Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme in the State of Bihar: (Amount in ₹Crore) S. Year of Destination Name of the Experience Sanctioned Cost No. Sanction1. 2024-25 Bodh Gaya Development of the Buddhist 165.44 Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
(iii) Details of Project sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)
Scheme in the State of Bihar: (Amount in ₹Crore) S.No. Year of Name of the Project Category Sanctioned Sanction Cost
1. 2024-25 Development of Tourist Facilities at Culture & 24.29 Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran Heritage
(iv) Details of Project sanctioned under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
(SASCI) Scheme in the State of Bihar: (Amount in ₹Crore) S.No. Year of Name of the Project Sanctioned Sanction Cost
1. 2024-25 Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa 97.61
2. 2024-25 Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat 49.51
(v) Details of Project sanctioned under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme in the State of Bihar: (Amount in ₹Crore) S. Project Name Sanction Year Sanction Amount No.
1. Development at Patna Sahib 2015-16 29.62
2. Development of basic facilities at Vishnupad temple, Gaya, 2014-15 3.63 Bihar
3. Development of Ambika Bhawani Temple, Saran 2024-25 13.29 ******Sunil Kumar Tiwari tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]com (रलीज़ आईडी: 2196911) आगंतुक पटल : 646 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही