**Executive Summary:**
This document details the Ministry of Tourism's response regarding the adoption of the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report in Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SDS 2.0). It outlines the differences between the original Swadesh Darshan Scheme and SDS 2.0, measures taken to address gaps identified in the CAG report, and provides details of projects sanctioned under various schemes, including fund allocation and utilization. The document also includes data on tourist inflows and a list of sanctioned projects.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) and SDS 2.0:**
* SDS was launched in 2014-15 to develop thematic tourism circuits.
* A review of SDS identified areas for improvement, including:
* Broad-basing the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee
* Establishing state-level institutional structure
* Strategic destination selection
* Benchmarking and gap analysis
* Focusing on hard and soft interventions
* Strengthening project implementation and monitoring
* Ensuring sustainable operation and maintenance
* Promoting and marketing destinations
* Conducting impact assessments
* SDS was revamped into Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SDS 2.0) with a tourist and destination-centric approach.
* **Adoption of CAG Report:**
* CAG submitted a performance audit report on the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Report No. 17 of 2023).
* The report covered scheme formulation, financial management, implementation, monitoring, and impact assessment.
* The Ministry of Tourism addressed gaps by:
* Formulating State Perspective Plans
* Creating a template for Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation
* Adopting a destination-centric approach
* Implementing online submission of project proposals
* Conducting regular reviews of sanctioned projects
* Emphasizing operation and management of projects
* Utilizing the Treasury Single Account (TSA) model for fund flow
* **Project Details and Funding:**
* 76 projects were sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan.
* 52 projects were sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0.
* 36 projects were sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan.
* Details of sanctioned projects, including state, circuit, project name, amount sanctioned, released, and utilized, are annexed.
* **Tourist Inflow:**
* No specific study was conducted to measure tourist inflow directly resulting from the Swadesh Darshan scheme.
* International tourism arrivals and domestic tourist visits in India for the past three years:
* 2022: 1731.01 million (Domestic), 6.44 million (International)
* 2023: 2510.71 million (Domestic), 9.51 million (International)
* 2024: 2947.63 million (Domestic), 9.95 million (International)
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Ministry of Tourism:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for implementing SDS 2.0 and addressing the gaps identified in the CAG report.
* *Action Required:* Continue to monitor and improve the scheme based on the outlined measures.
* **State Governments/Union Territories:**
* *Impact:* Involved in the implementation of tourism projects and required to formulate State Perspective Plans.
* *Action Required:* Develop and implement tourism projects according to the guidelines of SDS 2.0.
* **Tourists (Domestic and International):**
* *Impact:* Expected to benefit from improved tourism infrastructure and enhanced experiences at destinations.
* *Action Required:* No direct action required, but can provide feedback on tourism experiences.
* **Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG):**
* *Impact:* Accountable for auditing the performance of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
* *Action Required:* Review and follow up on the implementation of recommendations made in the performance audit report.
Key Entities Referenced
Swadesh Darshan 2.0: A revamped version of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme by the Ministry of Tourism, aimed at developing sustainable tourism destinations with a tourist and destination-centric approach.
Swadesh Darshan Scheme: A scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014-15 to develop thematic tourism circuits in India.
Ministry of Tourism: The government ministry responsible for the Swadesh Darshan Scheme and Swadesh Darshan 2.0.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India: The institution that submitted a performance audit report on the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
SHRI G KUMAR NAIK: The Member of Parliament who raised the question in Lok Sabha regarding the adoption of the CAG report in SDS 2.0.
SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT: The Minister of Tourism who answered the question in Lok Sabha regarding the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
Challenge Based Destination Development: A sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan projects.
Bodh Gaya, Bihar: A site of Buddhist importance in Bihar, where a Buddhist Meditation Experience Centre is being developed under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2509
ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025
ADOPTION OF CAG REPORT IN SDS 2.0
2509. SHRI G KUMAR NAIK:
Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:
(a) the manner in which the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SDS 2.0) differs from
the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in terms of objectives, approach and
implementation, along with detailed information on key reforms
introduced in the updated scheme;
(b) whether the observations and recommendations of the Comptroller
and Auditor General’s performance audit report on Swadesh Darshan
Scheme, have been adopted in Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and if so, the
specific measures taken thereon;
(c) the details of the list of projects selected under Swadesh Darshan
Scheme, along with the fund allocated, released and utilized for each
project, State and district-wise; and
(d) the details of the impact of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme on tourist
inflow in India, including the number of tourists visiting India
annually and the extent to which this figure has increased as a direct
result of the scheme’s implementation?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) to (d): The Ministry of Tourism launched its Swadesh Darshan scheme
(SDS) in 2014-15 with the idea to develop thematic tourism circuits in the
country. The Ministry carried out a detailed review of the scheme and
identified the following areas for improvement:
(i) Broad basing of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee
(ii) State level institutional structure for the scheme
(iii) Strategic selection of destinations
(iv) Detailed benchmarking and gap analysis of destination(v) Focus on both hard and soft interventions
(vi) Strengthen for project implementation and monitoring
(vii) Operation and maintenance on sustainable basis
(viii) Promotion & marketing of destinations
(ix) Impact assessment
The Swadesh Darshan scheme was revamped as Swadesh Darshan
2.0 (SD2.0) with the aim to develop sustainable tourism destinations with
tourist and destination centric approach.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India has submitted its report on
the performance audit of Swadesh Darshan scheme (Report No.17 of
2023). The report has been divided into different chapters covering
formulation of the scheme, financial management, implementation of the
scheme, monitoring and impact assessment etc. In order to address the
gaps, the Ministry of Tourism has taken various steps including
formulation of State Perspective Plans, template for DPR preparation,
adoption of destination centric approach, online submission of project
proposals, regular review of sanctioned projects at different levels,
emphasis on operation and management of projects, flow of funds through
treasury single account (TSA) model etc.
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 76 projects under Swadesh
Darshan, 52 projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and 36 projects under
Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of
Swadesh Darshan projects and the details of these projects are annexed.
Swadesh Darshan scheme envisages development of tourism
amenities and overall enhancement of tourism experiences at the
destinations. No specific study has been undertaken to measure the
tourist inflow as a direct result of Swadesh Darshan scheme. However,
details of the international tourism arrivals and domestic tourist visits in
the country in last 3 years is as under:
Year Domestic Tourist Visits International Tourism Arrivals
(in millions) (in millions)
2022 1731.01 6.44
2023 2510.71 9.51
2024 2947.63 9.95
********ANNEXURE
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.2509 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025 REGARDING ADOPTION OF
CAG REPORT IN SDS 2.0 RAISED BY SHRI G KUMAR NAIK
List of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan
2.0, CBDD schemes:-
The list of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme:-
S. State/UT Circuit / Name of the Amount Amount Amount
No. Sanction Project Sanctioned Released Utilised
Year (₹ Crore) /Authoris (₹ Crore)
ed
(₹ Crore)
1 Andaman Coastal Development 27.57 22.13 22.08
& Nicobar Circuit of Long
Islands 2016-17 Island-Ross
Smith Island-
Neil Island-
Havelock
Island-
Baratang
Island-Port
Blair
2 Andhra Coastal Development 67.83 67.83 67.83
Pradesh Circuit of Kakinada -
2014-15 Hope Island -
Coringa
Wildlife
Sanctuary -
Passarlapudi -
Aduru - S
Yanam –
Kotipally
3 Andhra Coastal Development 49.55 49.55 50.96
Pradesh Circuit of Nellore -
2015-16 Pulikat Lake -
Ubblamadugu
Water Falls –Nelapattu-
Kothakoduru-
Mypadu -
Ramateertha
m – Iskapalli
4 Andhra Buddhist Development 35.24 30.02 30.02
Pradesh Circuit of Buddhist
2017-18 Circuit:
Shalihundam-
Bavikonda-
Bojjanakonda
-Amravati-
Anupu
5 Arunachal North- Development 49.77 47.28 47.28
Pradesh East of
Circuit Bhalukpong-
2014-15 Bomdila and
Tawang
6 Arunachal North Development 96.72 91.88 91.88
Pradesh East of Nafra-
Circuit Seppa- Pappu,
2015-16 Pasa, Pakke
Valleys-
Sangdupota-
New Sagalee-
Ziro- Yomcha
7 Assam Wildlife Development 94.68 94.68 94.68
Circuit of Manas–
2015-16 Probitora–
Nameri–
Kaziranga–
Dibru–
Saikhowa
8 Assam Heritage Development 90.98 90.97 90.97
Circuit of Tezpur –
2016-17 Majuli –
Sibsagar
9 Bihar Tirthanka Development 33.96 30.04 29.36
r Circuit of Vaishali-
2016-17 Arrah- Masad-Patna- Rajgir-
Pawapuri-
Champapuri
10 Bihar Spiritual Development 44.76 42.52 42.17
Circuit of Kanwaria
2016-17 Route:
Sultanganj –
Dharmshala-
Deoghar
11 Bihar Buddhist Development 95.18 95.18 95.18
Circuit of Buddhist
2016-17 circuit-
Construction
of Convention
Centre at
Bodhgaya
12 Bihar Rural Development 44.27 40.31 40.31
Circuit of Bhitiharwa-
2017-18 Chandrahia-
Turkaulia
13 Bihar Spiritual Development 44.55 42.32 42.32
Circuit of Mandar Hill
2017-18 & Ang
Pradesh
14 Chhattisgarh Tribal Development 96.10 94.23 94.23
Circuit of Jashpur-
2015-16 Kunkuri-
Mainpat-
Kamleshpur -
Maheshpur -
Kurdar -
Sarodhadadar
- Gangrel-
Kondagaon–
Nathiyanawa
gaon-
Jagdalpur-
Chitrakoot-
Tirthgarh
15 Goa Coastal Development 97.65 97.65 97.50Circuit of Sinquerim-
Baga, Anjuna-
2016-17 Vagator,
Morjim-Keri,
Aguada Fort
and Aguada
Jail
16 Goa Coastal Development 99.35 99.35 97.74
Circuit of Coastal
Circuit II: Rua
2017-18 De Orum
Creek - Dona
Paula -Colva -
Benaulim
17 Gujarat Heritage Development 59.17 56.21 55.52
Circuit of
2016-17 Ahmedabad-
Rajkot-
Porbandar –
Bardoli- Dandi
18 Gujarat Heritage Development 91.12 87.25 85.63
Circuit of Vadnagar-
2016-17 Modhera
19 Gujarat Buddhist Development 26.68 22.28 19.96
Circuit of Junagadh-
Gir Somnath-
2017-18 Bharuch-
Kutch-
Bhavnagar-
Rajkot-
Mehsana
20 Haryana Krishna Development 77.39 76.74 76.74
Circuit of Tourism
Infrastructure
2016-17 s at places
related to
Mahabharata
in
Kurukshetra
21 Himachal Himalaya Development 68.34 64.55 62.57Pradesh n Circuit of Himalayan
Circuit:
2016-17 Kiarighat,
Shimla,
Hatkoti,
Manali,
Kangra,
Dharamshala,
Bir, Palampur,
Chamba
22 Jammu & Himalaya Development 77.33 67.37 59.30
Kashmir n Circuit of Jammu-
Srinagar-
2016-17 Pahalgam-
Bhagwati
Nagar-
Anantnag-
Salamabad
Uri-Kargil-Leh
23 Jammu & Himalaya Development 81.60 67.35 59.41
Kashmir n Circuit of Tourist
Facilities at
2016-17 Jammu-
Rajouri-
Shopian-
Pulwama.
24 Jammu & Himalaya Development 90.43 74.70 67.07
Kashmir n Circuit of Tourist
Facilities -
2016-17 Construction
of Assets in
lieu of those
Destroyed in
Floods in
2014 under
PM
Development
Package
25 Jammu & Himalaya Development 91.99 91.93 91.93
Kashmir n Circuit of Tourist
facilities at2016-17 Mantalai and
Sudhmahadev
26 Jammu & Himalaya Development 86.39 69.95 63.25
Kashmir n Circuit of Tourist
facilities at
2016-17 Anantnag-
Pulwama-
Kishtwar-
Pahalgam-
Zanskar
Padum -
Daksum -
Ranjit Sagar
Dam
27 Jammu & Himalaya Development 91.84 85.80 84.93
Kashmir n Circuit of Tourist
2016-17 Facilities at
Gulmarg-
Baramulla-
Kupwara-
Kargil - Leh
28 Jharkhand Eco Development 30.44 30.44 28.04
Circuit of Eco
Tourism
2018-19 circuit:
Dalma- Betla
National park-
Mirchaiya-
Netarhat
29 Kerala Eco Development 64.08 64.08 64.08
Circuit of
2015-16 Pathanamthit
ta- Gavi-
Vagamon-
Thekkady
30 Kerala Spiritual Development 46.54 33.39 36.27
Circuit of Sabarimala
2016-17 - Erumeli-
Pampa-
Sannidhanam31 Kerala Spiritual Development 78.08 73.77 68.98
Circuit of Sree
2016-17 Padmanabha
Arnamula
32 Kerala Rural Development 57.35 45.88 36.34
Circuit of Malanad
2018-19 Malabar
Cruise
Tourism
Project
33 Kerala Spiritual Development 66.42 42.01 32.91
Circuit Sivagiri Sree
Narayana
2018-19 Guru Ashram-
Arruvipuram-
Kunnumpara
Sree
Subrahmania-
Chembazhant
hi Sree
Narayana
Gurukulam
34 Madhya Wildlife Development 92.10 86.31 86.31
Pradesh Circuit of Wildlife
Circuit at
2015-16 Panna-
Mukundpur-
Sanjay- Dubri-
Bandhavgarh-
Kanha- Mukki-
Pench
35 Madhya Buddhist Development 74.02 72.75 72.75
Pradesh Circuit of Sanchi-
2016-17 Satna-Rewa-
Mandsaur-
Dhar
36 Madhya Heritage Development 89.82 89.49 89.49
Pradesh Circuit of Gwalior –
Orchha –2016-17 Khajuraho –
Chanderi –
Bhimbetka –
Mandu
37 Madhya Eco Development 93.76 93.59 93.59
Pradesh Circuit of
Gandhisagar
2017-18 Dam-
Mandleshwar
Dam-
Omkareshwar
Dam- Indira
Sagar Dam-
Tawa Dam-
Bargi Dam-
Bheda Ghat-
Bansagar
Dam- Ken
River
38 Maharashtra Coastal Development 19.06 18.10 17.61
Circuit of Sindhudurg
Coastal
2015-16 Circuit -
Sagareshwar,
Tarkarli,
Vijaydurg
(Beach &
Creek),
Mitbhav
39 Maharashtra Spiritual Development 45.47 43.19 38.84
Circuit of Waki-
2018-19 Adasa-
Dhapewada-
Paradsingha-
Telankhandi-
Girad
40 Manipur North- Development 72.23 61.32 61.25
East of Tourist
Circuit Circuit in
2015-16 Manipur:
Imphal-Khongjom
41 Manipur Spiritual Development 45.34 45.33 43.04
Circuit of Shri
Govindajee
2016-17 Temple, Shri
Bijoy
Govindajee
Temple – Shri
Gopinath
Temple – Shri
Bungshibodon
Temple – Shri
Kaina Temple
42 Meghalaya North Development 99.13 99.11 99.11
East of Umium
Circuit (Lake View),
U Lum
2016-17 Sohpetbneng-
Mawdiangdia
ng – Orchid
Lake Resort
43 Meghalaya North Development 84.97 84.96 84.96
East of West Khasi
Circuit Hills
(Nongkhlaw-
2018-19 KremTirot –
Khudoi &
Kohmang
Falls – Khri
River-
Mawthadraish
an, Shillong),
Jaintia Hills
(Krang Suri
Falls-
Shyrmang-
Iooksi), Garo
Hills (Nokrek
Reserve,
Katta Beel,
Siju Caves)44 Mizoram North Development 92.26 92.26 92.26
East of Thenzawl
Circuit & South Zote,
2015-16 District
Serchhip and
Reiek.
45 Mizoram Eco Development 66.37 53.09 53.09
Circuit of Eco-
Adventure
2016-17 Circuit Aizawl
-Rawpuichhip
–
Khawhphawp
– Lengpui –
Chatlang-
Sakawrhmuit
uaitlang -
Muthee –
Beratlawng -
Tuirial Airfield
– Hmuifang
46 Nagaland Tribal Development 97.36 97.36 92.49
Circuit of Tribal
Circuit Peren-
2015-16 Kohima-
Wokha
47 Nagaland Tribal Development 98.14 98.14 98.14
Circuit of
2016-17 Mokokchung-
Tuensang-
Mon
48 Odisha Coastal Development 70.82 67.28 59.47
Circuit of Gopalpur,
2016-17 Barkul,
Satapada and
Tampara
49 Puducherry Coastal Development 58.44 58.44 58.44
Circuit of Dubrayapet
– Arikamedu –
2015-16 Veerampattinam –
Chunnambar -
Nallavadu/Nar
ambai -
Manapet-
Kalapet -
Puducherry -
Yanam
50 Puducherry Heritage Development 49.44 45.70 45.50
Circuit of Franco-
2017-18 Tamil Village,
Karaikal,
Mahe and
Yanam
51 Puducherry Spiritual Development 34.96 31.40 31.40
Circuit of Spiritual
Circuit in
2017-18 Puducherry
52 Punjab Heritage Development 85.32 81.05 81.05
Circuit of Anandpur
Sahib -
2018-19 Fatehgarh
Sahib -
Chamkaur
Sahib -
Ferozpur -
Khatkar
Kalan –
Kalanour -
Patiala
53 Rajasthan Desert Development 50.01 50.01 55.89
Circuit of Sambhar
Lake Town
2015-16 and Other
Destinations
54 Rajasthan Krishna Development 75.80 73.85 77.49
Circuit of Govind Dev
ji temple
2016-17 (Jaipur),
Khatu ShyamJi (Sikar) and
Nathdwara
(Rajsamand)
55 Rajasthan Spiritual Development 87.05 75.03 75.03
Circuit of Spiritual
Circuit–
2016-17 'Development
of Churu
(Salasar
Balaji)-Jaipur
(Shri
Samodke
Balaji, Ghatke
Balaji,
Bandheke
Balaji)-
Viratnagar
(Bijak,
Jainnasiya,
Ambika
Temple)-
Bharatpur
(Kaman
Region)-
Dholpur
(Muchkund) -
Mehndipur
Balaji-
Chittorgarh
(Sanwaliyaji)
56 Rajasthan Heritage Development 70.61 66.99 67.04
Circuit of Heritage
Circuit
2017-18 Development
of Rajsamand
(Kumbhalgarh
Fort) - Jaipur
(Facade
Illumination
in Jaipur and
NahargarhFort) -
Jhalawar
(Gagron Fort)
- Chittorgarh
(Chittorgarh
Fort) –
Jaisalmer
(Jaisalmer
Fort) -
Hanumangarh
(Gogamedi) -
Udaipur
(Pratap
Gaurav
Kendra) -
Dholpur
(Bagh-I-
Nilofor and
Purani
Chawani) -
Nagaur
(Meera Bai
Smarak,
Merta) - Tonk
(Sunehri
Kothi)
57 Sikkim North Development 98.05 97.41 97.41
East of Tourist
Circuit Circuit linking
Rangpo
2015-16 (entry) –
Rorathang-
Aritar-
Phadamchen-
Nathang-
Sherathang-
Tsongmo-
Gangtok-
Phodong-
Mangan-
Lachung-
Yumthang-Lachen-
Thangu-
Gurudongmer-
Mangan-
Gangtok-
TuminLingee-
Singtam (exit)
58 Sikkim North Development 95.32 95.32 95.32
East of Tourist
Circuit Circuit
Linking
2016-17 Singtam–
Maka- Temi-
BermoikTokel
- Phongia-
Namchi –
Jorthang-
Okharey-
Sombaria-
Daramdin-
Jorethang-
Melli (Exit)
59 Tamil Nadu Coastal Development 73.13 71.03 71.03
Circuit of (Chennai-
Mamamallapu
2016-17 ram –
Rameshwara
m – Manpadu
–
Kanyakumari)
60 Telangana Eco Development 91.62 91.25 91.62
Circuit of Eco
2015-16 Tourism
Circuit in
Mahaboobnag
ar district
61 Telangana Tribal Development 79.87 79.87 79.87
Circuit of Mulugu-
Laknavaram-
2016-17 Medavaram-
Tadvai-Damaravi-
Mallur-
Bogatha
Waterfalls
62 Telangana Heritage Development 96.90 70.61 90.61
Circuit of Qutub
Shahi
2017-18 Heritage
Park- Paigah
Tombs- Hayat
Bakshi
Mosque-
Raymond's
Tomb
63 Tripura North Development 82.85 77.76 77.76
East of Agartala -
Circuit Sipahijala -
Melaghar -
2015-16 Udaipur -
Amarpur-
Tirthamukh-
Mandirghat–
Dumboor-
NarikelKunja-
Gandachara–
Ambassa
64 Tripura North Development 44.83 35.25 32.21
East of Surma
Circuit Cherra-
Unakoti-
2018-19 Jampui Hills-
Gunabati -
Bhunaneshwa
ri- Neermahal-
Boxanagar-
Chottakhola-
Pilak-
Avangchaarra
65 Uttar Buddhist Development 87.89 72.56 68.43
Pradesh Circuit of Srawasti,
2016-17 Kushinagar, &Kapilwastu
66 Uttar Ramayana Development 69.45 64.09 56.03
Pradesh Circuit of Chitrakoot
2016-17 and
Shringverpur
67 Uttar Spiritual Development 71.91 69.63 69.63
Pradesh Circuit of Ahar-
Aligarh-
2016-17 Kasganj-
Sarosi
(Unnao)-
Pratapgarh-
Kausambi-
Mirzapur-
Gorakhpur-
Domariyaganj
-Basti-
Barabanki-
Azamgarh-
Kairana-
Baghpat-
Shahjahanpur
68 Uttar Spiritual Development 67.51 64.14 63.62
Pradesh Circuit of Bijnor-
Meerut-
2016-17 Kanpur-
Kanpur
Dehat- Banda-
Ghazipur-
Salempur-
Ghosi- Balia-
Ambedkar
Nagar-
Aligarh-
Fatehpur-
Deoria-
Mahoba-
Sonbhadra-
Chandauli-
Mishrikh-
Bhadohi69 Uttar Heritage Development 36.65 36.65 36.65
Pradesh Circuit of Kalinjar
Fort (Banda)-
2016-17 Maghar Dham
(Sant Kabir
Nagar)-
Chauri
Chaura,
Shaheed
Sthal
(Fatehpur)-
Mahuar
shaheed Sthal
(Ghosi)-
Shaheed
Smarak
(Meerut)
70 Uttar Ramayana Development 127.21 115.46 113.22
Pradesh Circuit of Ayodhya
2017-18
71 Uttar Spiritual Development 12.03 11.43 11.69
Pradesh Circuit of Jewar-
Dadri-
2018-19 Sikandrabad-
Noida-Khurja-
Banda
72 Uttar Spiritual Development 18.30 18.12 18.12
Pradesh Circuit of Gorakhnath
Temple
2018-19 (Gorakhpur),
Devipattan
Temple
(Balrampur)
and Vatvashni
Temple
(Domariyagun
j)
73 Uttarakhand Eco Integrated 69.17 69.17 69.20
Circuit Development
of Eco-
2015-16 Tourism,Adventure
Sports, and
Associated
Tourism
Related
Infrastructure
for
Development
of Tehri Lake
&
Surroundings
as New
Destination-
District Tehri
74 Uttarakhand Heritage Integrated 76.32 68.91 68.91
Circuit Development
of Heritage
2016-17 Circuit in
Kumaon
Region -
Katarmal -
Jogeshwar-
Baijnath-
Devidhura
75 West Coastal Development 67.99 65.07 65.07
Bengal Circuit of Beach
Circuit:
2015-16 Udaipur-
Digha-
Shankarpur-
Tajpur-
Mandarmani-
Fraserganj-
Bakkhlai-
Henry Island
76 - Wayside Development 17.50 16.63 15.83
Amenitie of Wayside
s Amenities in
Uttar Pradesh
2018-19 and Bihar at
Varanasi-Gaya;
Kushinagar-
Gaya-
Kushinagar in
collaboration
with MoRTH
TOTAL AMOUNT 5290.33 4964.75 4893.91
List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0:-
S. State/UT Year of Destination Name of the Sanctioned Amount
No. Sancti Experience Cost Authorised
on (₹ Crore) for
utilisation
(₹ Crore)
1 Andhra 2024- Bapatala Development 97.52 9.75
Pradesh 25 of Suryalanka
Beach
Experience
2 Andhra 2023- Araku- Borra Cave 29.87 2.99
Pradesh 24 Lambasingi Experience at
Araku
3 Arunachal 2023- Nacho Unlock 14.02 1.40
Pradesh 24 Nacho
Expedition
4 Arunachal 2023- Mechuka Mechuka 18.48 1.85
Pradesh 24 Cultural Haat
5 Arunachal 2023- Mechuka Mechuka 12.75 1.28
Pradesh 24 Adventure
Park
6 Assam 2023- Kokrajhar Kokrajhar 26.67 2.66
24 Wetland
Experience
7 Assam 2023- Jorhat Reimagining 23.88 2.38
24 Cinnamara
Tea Estate
8 Bihar 2024- Bodh Gaya Development 165.44 16.54
25 of the
Buddhist
Meditation &
ExperienceCentre, Bodh
Gaya
9 Chhattisga 2024- Kawardha Bhoramdeo 145.99 14.59
rh 25 Corridor
Development
, Kabirdham
District
10 Dadra 2024- Daman Daman 147.13 0.00
Nagar & 25 Convention
Haveli and Centre
Daman &
Diu
11 Goa 2023- Porvorim Porvorim 24.07 2.40
24 Creek
Experience
12 Goa 2023- Colva Colva Beach 19.98 1.99
24 Experience
13 Haryana 2024- Panchkula Development 26.68 2.68
25 of Adventure
Tourism Hub
at Tikkar
Taal and
Adventure
Park
14 Haryana 2024- Panchkula Rejuvenation 65.82 6.58
25 of
Yadavindra
Garden
15 Himachal 2024- Maa Development 56.26 5.62
Pradesh 25 Chintpurni of Maa
Temple Chintpurni
(District - Devi Temple,
Una) Una
16 Karnataka 2023- Hampi Setting up of 25.63 2.56
24 ‘Traveller
nooks’
17 Karnataka 2023- Mysuru Tonga ride 2.71 0.27
24 Heritage
experience
zone
18 Karnataka 2023- Mysuru Ecological 18.48 1.84
24 ExperienceZone
19 Kerala 2023- Kumarako Kumarakom 13.92 1.39
24 m Bird
Sanctuary
Experience
20 Kerala 2024- Alappuzha Alappuzha: A 93.17 9.31
25 Global Water
Wonderland
21 Kerala 2024- Malampuzh Enhancemen 75.87 7.58
25 a t of Tourist
Experience
at
Malampuzha
Garden and
Leisure Park
22 Ladakh 2023- Leh Julley Leh 23.16 2.31
24 Biodiversity
Park
23 Ladakh 2023- Kargil Exploring 11.91 1.19
24 LOC and
Hundarman
village
Experience
24 Lakshadwe 2024- Bangaram Enhancemen 81.18 8.11
ep 25 t of Tourist
Experience
at Bangaram
25 Madhya 2023- Gwalior Phoolbagh 16.73 1.67
Pradesh 24 Experience
Zone
26 Madhya 2023- Chitrakoot Spiritual 27.21 2.72
Pradesh 24 experience
at Chitrakoot
27 Madhya 2024- Pitambara Development 44.24 0.00
Pradesh 25 Peeth, of Pitambara
Datia Peeth Datia
28 Maharashtra 2023- Pune Shivsrushti 76.22 7.62
24 Historical
Theme Park-
Phase 3
29 Meghalaya 2023- Sohra Waterfall 27.84 0.00
24 TrailsExperience
30 Meghalaya 2023- Sohra Meghalayan 32.45 3.24
24 Age Cave
Experience
31 Mizoram 2024- Champhai Eco Resort 38.85 3.88
25 Experience
at
Keilungliah,
Zote, Ngur &
Mualbuhvum,
Champhai
32 Mizoram 2024- Champhai Heritage and 33.87 3.38
25 Cultural
Centre,
Champhai
33 Nagaland 2023- Chumouked Eco-Tourism 7.87 0.78
24 ima Exp at
Chumoukedi
ma viewpoint
34 Nagaland 2023- Chumuouke Tribal 21.56 2.15
24 dima Cultural
Experience
at Midway
Retreat
35 Nagaland 2024- Chumuouke Adventure 32.54 3.25
25 dima Tourism
Experience
at Jacob
Village,
Chumoukedie
ma
36 Puducherry 2023- Karaikal Karaikal 20.29 0.00
24 beach and
waterfront
experience
37 Punjab 2023- Kapurthala Eco Tourism 20.06 0.00
24 experience
at Kanjli
wetland
38 Punjab 2023- Amritsar Border 25.90 2.59
24 Tourism
Experienceat Attari
39 Rajasthan 2023- Bundi Spiritual 21.65 2.65
24 Experience,
Keshavraipat
an
40 Rajasthan 2024- Sikar Development 87.87 0.00
25 works at Shri
Khatu Shyam
Ji Temple
(Sikar)
41 Rajasthan 2024- Karni Mata Development 22.57 0.00
25 temple, Works at Shri
Bikaner Karni mata
dist. mandir,
Bikaner
42 Rajasthan 2024- Malaseri Development 48.73 0.00
25 Dungari of Malaseri
(District - Dungri,
Bhilwara) Bhilwara
District
43 Sikkim 2023- Gyalshing Eco-Wellness 15.40 1.54
24 Experience
at Yuksom
Cluster
44 Sikkim 2023- Gangtok Gangtok 22.59 2.25
24 Cultural
Village
45 Tamil Nadu 2023- Mamallapur Immersive 30.02 0.00
24 am experience
at Shore
Temple
46 Telangana 2023- Bhongir Bhongir Fort 56.81 5.68
24 Experiential
Zone
47 Telangana 2023- Ananathagi Eco tourism 38.00 3.80
24 ri zone at
Ananathgiri
forest
48 Tripura 2024- Agartala Tripura 48.94 4.89
25 Heritage
Village &
SangeetExperience
at Agartala
(Phase-1 &2)
49 Uttar 2023- Prayagraj Azad Park 14.52 1.45
Pradesh 24 and Dekho
Prayagraj
Trail Exp
50 Uttar 2023- Naimisaran Vedic- 17.80 1.78
Pradesh 24 ya wellness
Experience
51 Uttarakhand 2023- Pithoragarh Rural 17.86 1.78
24 Tourism
Cluster
Experience
at Gunji
52 Uttarakhand 2023- Champawat Tea Garden 19.89 1.98
24 Experience
TOTAL AMOUNT
2108.87 166.35
List of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination
Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme
S. State/UT Year of Name of the Sanctioned Amount
No. Sanction Project Cost Authorized
(₹ Crore) for
utilisation
(₹ Crore)
1 Andhra 2024-25 Ahobilam-A 25.00 2.50
Pradesh spiritual Odyssey
2 Andhra 2024-25 Enriching Buddhist 25.00 2.50
Pradesh Heritage and
Cultural
Experiences at
Nagarjuna Sagar
3 Arunachal 2024-25 Bichom Dam 9.91 1.00
Pradesh Adventure & Eco-
Tourism Project
4 Arunachal 2024-25 Kibhito Frontier 4.97 0.50
Pradesh Tourism - Gateway
to Serenity5 Assam 2024-25 Panidhing Bird 9.99 1.00
Sanctuary,
Sivasagar
6 Bihar 2024-25 Development of 24.29 2.43
Tourist Facilities at
Sonepur Mela
Ground, Saran
7 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of 9.97 1.00
Mayali Bagicha as
Eco Tourism
Destination
8 Goa 2024-25 Beautification and 9.82 0.99
Development of
Harvalem Waterfall
at Mayem Village
9 Gujarat 2024-25 Transformation of 17.29 1.73
sharmishtha Lake:
Light & culture at
Vadnagar
10 Gujarat 2024-25 The Sacred Ocean 24.66 2.47
Retreat at
Harsiddhi Shore,
Porbandar
11 Gujarat 2024-25 THOL: 9.96 0.10
Transformative
Tourism'
Harmonious
Sustainability,
Optimized Skilling'
Leading
Technology
12 Himachal 2024-25 Tourism 24.82 2.49
Pradesh Infrastructure
Development at
Kaza
13 Himachal 2024-25 Tourism 4.96 0.50
Pradesh Infrastructure
Development at
Rakchham,
Chhitkul14 Jharkhand 2024-25 Tourism 18.87 1.89
Infrastructure
Development at
Ramrekha Dham,
Simdega
15 Kerala 2024-25 Thalassery: The 25.00 2.50
Spiritual Nexus
16 Kerala 2024-25 Varkala- Dakshin 25.00 2.50
Kashi
17 Ladakh 2024-25 Advancing 9.83 0.99
Mushkoh as a
Sustainable
Tourism Hub:
Integrating wildlife
Sightings and
community
progress
18 Madhya 2024-25 Medieval Splendor 25.00 2.50
Pradesh 2.0, Orchha
19 Maharashtra 2024-25 Development of 25.00 2.50
Ahmednagar Fort
20 Manipur 2024-25 Development of 24.70 2.47
Ancient capital of
Manipur,
Langthabal Konug
21 Meghalaya 2024-25 Mawphlang cultural 24.87 2.49
& Heritage centre
22 Meghalaya 2024-25 Nartiang Spiritual 24.87 2.49
& Cultural Centre
23 Nagaland 2024-25 Soulful Trails: The 24.95 2.50
Impur Heritage
Experience, Impur
Village
24 Nagaland 2024-25 Deveropment of 10.00 1.00
wings over Doyang:
An Eco-Tourism
Haven' Doyang
Reservoir
25 Puducherry 2024-25 Development of 22.19 2.22
White Town26 Punjab 2024-25 Cultural and 25.00 2.50
Heritage Strech at
Hussainiwala
Border, Ferozepur
27 Punjab 2024-25 Heritage street -A 24.91 2.49
symbor of peace
and Harmony at Sri
Anandpur Sahib,
Rupnagar
28 Sikkim 2024-25 Echoes of Valor: 5.00 0.50
The Gnathang
Valley Experience,"
Gnathang Village
29 Sikkim 2024-25 Kabi Chronicles: A 24.97 2.50
journey through
Unity and Heritage,
Kabi, Mangan
30 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 lconic 20.02 2.00
Transformation of
Rameswaram
31 Telangana 2024-25 Digital Experience 24.85 2.49
Centre at
Bhuddhavanam in
Nalgonda
32 Telangana 2024-25 Development of 9.98 1.00
Eco-TourisJn
Proiect at Nizam
Sagar, Kamareddy
33 Uttar 2024-25 Development of
Pradesh Cultural Landscape
at Mahoba 24.99 2.50
34 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Development of
Jadung Festive
Ground', Jadung 5.00 0.50
35 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Development of
Kainchidham
campus,
Kainchidham 17.60 1.76
36 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Mana Haat project
4.99 0.50
TOTAL AMOUNT
648.10 64.00
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