**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the Ministry of Tourism's commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism development. It details projects sanctioned under various schemes, including Swadesh Darshan (SD) and Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), for the development of convention centers and associated infrastructure. An annexure lists specific projects, their costs, and components.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Ministry's Role:**
* The Ministry supplements State Government/Union Territory (UT) efforts by providing financial assistance for tourism infrastructure development.
* Financial assistance is extended for projects fulfilling stipulated conditions and availability of funds.
* **PRASHAD Scheme:**
* Since January 2015, 54 projects have been sanctioned in 28 States/UTs with an estimated cost of ₹1726.74 Crore.
* No tourism infrastructure was developed or upgraded under the PRASHAD Scheme as a specific outcome of G20 Tourism initiatives.
* **Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement:**
* The Ministry encourages stakeholder participation and local community engagement.
* States/UTs must ensure sustainable operation and maintenance of completed projects.
* Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are explored for long-term sustainability.
* **Projects List:** (Annexure)
* A list of sanctioned projects for development of convention centers and associated infrastructure is provided, including:
* State/UT
* Central Government Scheme
* Project Name
* Project Cost (Rs. in Crore)
* Sanctioned Year
* Components
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: State Governments/Union Territories (UTs)**
* **Impact:** Receive financial assistance to develop tourism infrastructure and promote tourism.
* **Action Required:** Submit proposals, ensure sustainable operation/maintenance of projects, and explore PPP options.
**Stakeholder: Local Communities**
* **Impact:** Benefit from tourism development, increased job opportunities, and improved infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** Active participation in tourism initiatives.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Tourism**
* **Impact:** Oversees development of tourism infrastructure via financial assistance and monitoring.
* **Action Required:** Continue sanctioning and monitoring projects, promoting sustainability, and engaging stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tourism: The primary 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.
Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD): A Central Sector Scheme by the Ministry of Tourism focused on holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
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.
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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.
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