Ministry of Tourism committed to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development

Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Tourism committed to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development

Posted On: 12 FEB 2026 3:04PM by PIB Delhi Development of tourist destinations is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory

(UT) Administration. The Ministry of Tourism, through its ongoing Central Sector Schemes of Swadesh Darshan (SD) and Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) supplements the efforts of the State Governments and Union Territories by providing financial assistance for tourism infrastructure development, including in Tripura and Madhya Pradesh. The proposals received are examined with reference to the prescribed guidelines and financial assistance is extended for such projects subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds. The list of projects sanctioned by the Ministry under various schemes for development of convention centers and associated infrastructure, is placed at Annexure.

Since the launch of the PRASHAD Scheme in January 2015, the Ministry has sanctioned 54 projects in 28 States/UTs with an estimated cost of ₹1726.74 Crore. However, no tourism infrastructure was developed or upgraded under the PRASHAD Scheme as a specific outcome of G20 Tourism initiatives.

The Ministry encourages active stakeholder participation and engagement of local communities in order to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development. Further, the States/UTs are required to ensure the sustainable operation and maintenance of completed projects. Wherever required, Public–Private Partnership (PPP) are explored to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facilities created under the aforementioned Schemes.

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 List of Projects sanctioned for development of Convention centers and associated infrastructure

under the various schemes of the Ministry of Tourism:

S. No. State/UTs Central Project Name Project Sanctioned Components Government Cost Year Scheme (Rs. in Crore)1. Chhattisgarh CBDD Development of 9.97 2025 Convention Mayali Bagicha as Hall Eco Tourism Destination

2. Arunachal SASCI Siang Adventure & 46.48 2024 Convention Pradesh Eco-Retreat, Pasighat Centre

3. Gujarat SASCI Tented City and 51.56 2024 Convention Convention Centre Centre

4. Madhya SASCI International 99.38 2024 Convention Convention Centre for Centre Pradesh MICE

5. Haryana SD 2.0 Rejuvenation of 65.82 2025 Convention Yadavindra Garden Centre

6. Lakshadweep SD 2.0 Enhancement of 81.18 2025 Convention Tourist Experience at hall Bangaram

7. Madhya SD 1.0 Development of 18.77 2020 Convention Gwalior - Orchha - Centre Pradesh Khajuraho - Chanderi - Bhimbetka - Mandu

8. Jammu SD 1.0 Development of 21.01 2021 Convention Tourist Facilities at Centre Kashmir Gulmarg - Baramulla - Kupwara - Kargil - Leh

9. Arunachal SD 1.0 Development of 4.028 2020 Convention Pradesh Jirigaon - Nafra - Centre Seppa - Pappu - Pasa - Pakke Valleys - Lumdung - Lafang Sohung Lake - Taro Yar - New Sagalee - Ziro - Yomcha10. Goa SD 1.0 Development of 39.33 2022 Convention

Coastal II: Rua De Center Orum Creek - Don Paula -Colva - Benaulim

11. Mizoram SD 1.0 Integrated 2.64 2019 Convention Development of New Centre Eco Tourism under Swadesh Darshan- North East Circuit at Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek, Mizoram.

12. Himachal SD 1.0 Development of 17.265 2022 Convention Pradesh Kiarighat - Shimla - Centre Hatkoti - Manali - Kangra - Dharamshala - Bir - Palampur - Chamba

13. Mizoram ACA Development of 39.94 2021 Convention Convention Centre Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl. *** (Release ID: 2226968) Visitor Counter : 97

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