Parliament Question: Development of Hampi

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1352 ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026 DEVELOPMENT OF HAMPI 1352. SHRI E TUKARAM: Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any new plan to develop Hampi in Karnataka as a world-class heritage and tourist destination; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated funds and the timeline for their implementation; (c) whether any proposal relating to Hampi is under consideration under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the PRASHAD Scheme or any other Central tourism scheme and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the detail of the steps taken by the Government to improve tourism infrastructure and visitors facilities in Hampi, along with the details of funds sanctioned and released thereon? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (d): Identification and development of tourist destinations and tourism products is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Governments (SG)/Union Territory Administrations (UTA). However, the Ministry of Tourism through its schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’, ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’, ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ – a sub-scheme of SD2.0, and ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the concerned SG/UTA; subject to adherence to scheme guidelines, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by them, availability of funds, Government directions, inter-se priority etc.Under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme, Ministry of Tourism has already sanctioned a project for “setting up of 'Traveller Nooks” at Hampi in 2023-24 for ₹25.64 crore and ₹2.56 crore has been authorized for utilization. The project envisages enhancement of tourism experience at Hampi. Swadesh Darshan scheme is appraised till September, 2026. ******