**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to a Lok Sabha question (No. 2347), dated 15.12.2025, regarding the promotion of eco and hill tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS/SDS 2.0) in Tamil Nadu. It outlines the government's approach, sanctioned projects, and related schemes to promote tourism in India. The information includes details about projects sanctioned under SDS and the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) sub-scheme.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Government's Role:**
* Identification, development, and promotion of tourist destinations (including eco and hill tourism) are primarily undertaken by State Governments (SG) or Union Territory Administrations (UTA).
* **Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS):**
* Launched in 2014-15 to develop thematic tourism circuits.
* 76 projects were sanctioned across the country, including Tamil Nadu, with 75 reported as physically complete.
* Revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) to promote sustainable and responsible tourism.
* 53 projects sanctioned under SD2.0.
* 36 projects sanctioned under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) sub-scheme of SD2.0.
* SD2.0 and CBDD projects are implemented by the State Governments/UT Administrations.
* **Surveys and Guidelines:**
* The Ministry of Tourism has not undertaken any specific survey to identify potential destinations for sustainable tourism in Tamil Nadu.
* Sustainability and community engagement are embedded in the guidelines of SD2.0 and CBDD.
* A 'National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism' has also been formulated.
* **Project Annexure:**
* The document includes a list of projects sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, SD2.0, and CBDD, providing details on State/UT, circuit, sanction year, project name, and amount sanctioned (in ₹ Crore).
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments/Union Territory Administrations**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the identification, development, and promotion of tourist destinations, including implementing sanctioned projects.
* **Action Required:** Implement SD2.0 and CBDD projects, adhering to sustainability and community engagement guidelines.
**Ministry of Tourism**
* **Impact:** Provides support for tourism infrastructure development and experiences and has launched multiple schemes.
* **Action Required:** Formulated 'National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism' and should continue to develop SD2.0 and CBDD schemes.
**Local Communities and Entrepreneurs**
* **Impact:** Beneficiaries of enhanced employment opportunities and local entrepreneurship through integrated tourism circuits.
* **Action Required:** Engage in tourism-related activities and develop entrepreneurial ventures based on the tourism destinations.
Key Entities Referenced
Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS): A tourism development scheme aimed at creating circuits, revamped as SDS 2.0 and Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) later.
Tamil Nadu: The state in which the promotion of eco and hill tourism under SDS/SDS 2.0 is being questioned.
Ministry of Tourism: The central ministry responsible for tourism development and the implementation of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2347
ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025
PROMOTION OF ECO AND HILL TOURISM
UNDER SDS/SDS 2.0 IN TAMIL NADU
2347. SHRI ESWARASAMY K:
Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any plans for the development of eco
and hill tourism destinations such as Valparai and the Anamalai
region under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) or Swadesh
Darshan Scheme (SDS 2.0) scheme;
(b) if so, the details thereof, including the project components, amount
sanctioned and current implementation status;
(c) whether the Government has undertaken any survey to identify
potential destinations for sustainable tourism development in Tamil
Nadu;
(d) the details of the destinations selected under the scheme during
the last five years, year and State-wise; and
(e) the details of the measures proposed to integrate such destinations
with broader national circuits to enhance employment and local
entrepreneurship?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) to (e): Identification, development and promotion of various tourist
destinations including those in eco and hill tourism areas is primarily
undertaken by the concerned State Government (SG)/ Union Territory
Administration (UTA).
However, in order to complement these efforts of tourism
infrastructure development and experiences, the Ministry of Tourismlaunched its Swadesh Darshan scheme (SDS) in 2014-15 under identified
thematic circuits including Eco-circuit and Himalayan circuit.
Accordingly, under SDS, a total of 76 projects were sanctioned in the
country including Tamil Nadu, out of which 75 projects are reported as
physically complete. Further, the scheme was revamped as Swadesh
Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the idea to develop sustainable and responsible
tourism destinations and the Ministry has sanction 53 projects under the
said scheme. The Ministry has also sanctioned 36 projects under
‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of
Swadesh Darshan 2.0. The projects sanctioned under SD2.0 and CBDD
are implemented by the concerned State Government/UT Administration.
The Ministry of Tourism has not undertaken any survey to identify
potential destinations for sustainable tourism development in Tamil
Nadu. However, various aspects of sustainability and community
engagement are embedded in the guidelines of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and
CBDD scheme. In addition, the Ministry of Tourism has also formulated
‘National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism’.
The details of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan,
SD2.0 and CBDD is annexed.
*****ANNEXURE
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.2347 ANSWERED ON 15.12. 2025 REGARDING PROMOTION
OF ECO AND HILL TOURISM UNDER SDS/SDS 2.0 IN TAMIL NADU
RAISED BY SHRI ESWARASAMY K
The list of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme
S. State/UT Circuit / Name of the Project Amount
No. Sanction Sanctioned
Year (₹ Crore)
1. Andaman & Coastal Development of Long 27.57
Nicobar Circuit Island-Ross Smith Island-
Islands 2016-17 Neil Island- Havelock
Island- Baratang Island-
Port Blair
2. Andhra Coastal Development of Kakinada 67.83
Pradesh Circuit - Hope Island - Coringa
2014-15 Wildlife Sanctuary -
Passarlapudi - Aduru - S
Yanam – Kotipally
3. Andhra Coastal Development of Nellore - 49.55
Pradesh Circuit Pulikat Lake -
2015-16 Ubblamadugu Water Falls
– Nelapattu-
Kothakoduru- Mypadu -
Ramateertham – Iskapalli
4. Andhra Buddhist Development of Buddhist 35.24
Pradesh Circuit Circuit: Shalihundam-
2017-18 Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda
-Amravati- Anupu
5. Arunachal North-East Development of 49.77
Pradesh Circuit Bhalukpong- Bomdila and
2014-15 Tawang
6. Arunachal North-East Development of Nafra- 96.72
Pradesh Circuit Seppa- Pappu, Pasa,
2015-16 Pakke Valleys-
Sangdupota- New
Sagalee- Ziro- Yomcha7. Assam Wildlife Development of Manas– 94.68
Circuit Probitora– Nameri–
2015-16 Kaziranga– Dibru–
Saikhowa
8. Assam Heritage Development of Tezpur – 90.98
Circuit Majuli – Sibsagar
2016-17
9. Bihar Tirthankar Development of Vaishali- 33.96
Circuit Arrah- Masad- Patna-
2016-17 Rajgir- Pawapuri-
Champapuri
10. B ihar Spiritual Development of Kanwaria 44.76
Circuit Route: Sultanganj –
2016-17 Dharmshala- Deoghar
11. B ihar Buddhist Development of Buddhist 95.18
Circuit circuit- Construction of
2016-17 Convention Centre at
Bodhgaya
12. B ihar Rural Development of 44.27
Circuit Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia-
2017-18 Turkaulia
13. B ihar Spiritual Development of Mandar 44.55
Circuit Hill & Ang Pradesh
2017-18
14. C hhattisgarh Tribal Development of Jashpur- 96.10
Circuit Kunkuri- Mainpat-
2015-16 Kamleshpur - Maheshpur -
Kurdar - Sarodhadadar-
Gangrel- Kondagaon–
Nathiyanawagaon-
Jagdalpur- Chitrakoot-
Tirthgarh
15. G oa Coastal Development of 97.65
Circuit Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-
2016-17 Vagator, Morjim-Keri,
Aguada Fort and Aguada
Jail
16. G oa Coastal Development of Coastal 99.35
Circuit Circuit II: Rua De Orum
2017-18 Creek - Dona Paula -Colva
- Benaulim17. G ujarat Heritage Development of 59.17
Circuit Ahmedabad- Rajkot-
2016-17 Porbandar –Bardoli- Dandi
18. G ujarat Heritage Development of 91.12
Circuit Vadnagar- Modhera
2016-17
19. G ujarat Buddhist Development of 26.68
Circuit Junagadh- Gir Somnath-
2017-18 Bharuch-Kutch-
Bhavnagar- Rajkot-
Mehsana
20. H aryana Krishna Development of Tourism 77.39
Circuit Infrastructures at places
2016-17 related to Mahabharata in
Kurukshetra
21. H imachal Himalayan Development of 68.34
Pradesh Circuit Himalayan Circuit:
2016-17 Kiarighat, Shimla,
Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra,
Dharamshala, Bir,
Palampur, Chamba
22. J ammu & Himalayan Development of Jammu- 77.33
Kashmir Circuit Srinagar-Pahalgam-
2016-17 Bhagwati Nagar-
Anantnag-Salamabad Uri-
Kargil-Leh
23. J ammu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 81.60
Kashmir Circuit Facilities at Jammu-
2016-17 Rajouri-Shopian-
Pulwama.
24. J ammu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 90.43
Kashmir Circuit Facilities - Construction
2016-17 of Assets in lieu of those
Destroyed in Floods in
2014 under PM
Development Package
25. J ammu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 91.99
Kashmir Circuit facilities at Mantalai and
2016-17 Sudhmahadev
26. J ammu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 86.39
Kashmir Circuit facilities at Anantnag-
2016-17 Pulwama-Kishtwar-Pahalgam-Zanskar
Padum - Daksum - Ranjit
Sagar Dam
27. J ammu & Himalayan Development of Tourist 91.84
Kashmir Circuit Facilities at Gulmarg-
2016-17 Baramulla- Kupwara-
Kargil - Leh
28. J harkhand Eco Circuit Development of Eco 30.44
2018-19 Tourism circuit: Dalma-
Betla National park-
Mirchaiya- Netarhat
29. K erala Eco Circuit Development of 64.08
2015-16 Pathanamthitta- Gavi-
Vagamon- Thekkady
30. K erala Spiritual Development of 46.54
Circuit Sabarimala - Erumeli-
2016-17 Pampa-Sannidhanam
31. K erala Spiritual Development of Sree 78.08
Circuit Padmanabha Arnamula
2016-17
32. K erala Rural Development of Malanad 57.35
Circuit Malabar Cruise Tourism
2018-19 Project
33. K erala Spiritual Development Sivagiri 66.42
Circuit Sree Narayana Guru
2018-19 Ashram- Arruvipuram-
Kunnumpara Sree
Subrahmania-
Chembazhanthi Sree
Narayana Gurukulam
34. M adhya Wildlife Development of Wildlife 92.10
Pradesh Circuit Circuit at Panna-
2015-16 Mukundpur- Sanjay-
Dubri-Bandhavgarh-
Kanha- Mukki- Pench
35. M adhya Buddhist Development of Sanchi- 74.02
Pradesh Circuit Satna-Rewa-Mandsaur-
2016-17 Dhar
36. M adhya Heritage Development of Gwalior – 89.82
Pradesh Circuit Orchha – Khajuraho –
2016-17 Chanderi – Bhimbetka –
Mandu37. M adhya Eco Circuit Development of 93.76
Pradesh 2017-18 Gandhisagar Dam-
Mandleshwar Dam-
Omkareshwar Dam- Indira
Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam-
Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat-
Bansagar Dam- Ken River
38. M aharashtra Coastal Development of 19.06
Circuit Sindhudurg Coastal
2015-16 Circuit - Sagareshwar,
Tarkarli, Vijaydurg
(Beach & Creek), Mitbhav
39. M aharashtra Spiritual Development of Waki- 45.47
Circuit Adasa- Dhapewada-
2018-19 Paradsingha-
Telankhandi- Girad
40. M anipur North-East Development of Tourist 72.23
Circuit Circuit in Manipur:
2015-16 Imphal- Khongjom
41. M anipur Spiritual Development of Shri 45.34
Circuit Govindajee Temple, Shri
2016-17 Bijoy Govindajee Temple
– Shri Gopinath Temple –
Shri Bungshibodon
Temple – Shri Kaina
Temple
42. M eghalaya North-East Development of Umium 99.13
Circuit (Lake View), U Lum
2016-17 Sohpetbneng-
Mawdiangdiang – Orchid
Lake Resort
43. M eghalaya North-East Development of West 84.97
Circuit Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw-
2018-19 KremTirot –
Khudoi&Kohmang Falls –
KhriRiver-
Mawthadraishan,
Shillong), Jaintia Hills
(Krang Suri Falls-
Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo
Hills (Nokrek Reserve,
Katta Beel, Siju Caves)44. M izoram North-East Development of 92.26
Circuit Thenzawl& South Zote,
2015-16 District Serchhip and
Reiek.
45. M izoram Eco Circuit Development of Eco- 66.37
2016-17 Adventure Circuit Aizawl -
Rawpuichhip –
Khawhphawp – Lengpui –
Chatlang-
Sakawrhmuituaitlang
- Muthee – Beratlawng -
Tuirial Airfield – Hmuifang
46. N agaland Tribal Development of Tribal 97.36
Circuit Circuit Peren- Kohima-
2015-16 Wokha
47. N agaland Tribal Development of 98.14
Circuit Mokokchung-Tuensang-
2016-17 Mon
48. O disha Coastal Development of Gopalpur, 70.82
Circuit Barkul, Satapada and
2016-17 Tampara
49. P uducherry Coastal Development of 58.44
Circuit Dubrayapet – Arikamedu –
2015-16 Veerampattinam –
Chunnambar - Nallavadu
/Narambai - Manapet-
Kalapet - Puducherry -
Yanam
50. P uducherry Heritage Development of Franco- 49.44
Circuit Tamil Village, Karaikal,
2017-18 Mahe and Yanam
51. P uducherry Spiritual Development of Spiritual 34.96
Circuit Circuit in Puducherry
2017-18
52. P unjab Heritage Development of Anandpur 85.32
Circuit Sahib - Fatehgarh Sahib -
2018-19 Chamkaur Sahib -
Ferozpur - Khatkar Kalan
– Kalanour - Patiala
53. R ajasthan Desert Development of Sambhar 50.01
Circuit Lake Town and Other
2015-16 Destinations54. R ajasthan Krishna Development of Govind 75.80
Circuit Dev ji temple (Jaipur),
2016-17 Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar)
and Nathdwara
(Rajsamand)
55. R ajasthan Spiritual Development of Spiritual 87.05
Circuit Circuit– 'Development of
2016-17 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. R ajasthan Heritage Development of Heritage 70.61
Circuit Circuit Development of
2017-18 Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh
Fort) - Jaipur (Facade
Illumination in Jaipur and
Nahargarh Fort) -
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. S ikkim North-East Development of Tourist 98.05
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. S ikkim North-East Development of Tourist 95.32
Circuit Circuit Linking Singtam–
2016-17 Maka- Temi-
BermoikTokel- Phongia-
Namchi –Jorthang-
Okharey- Sombaria-
Daramdin- Jorethang-
Melli (Exit)
59. T amil Nadu Coastal Development of (Chennai- 73.13
Circuit Mamamallapuram –
2016-17 Rameshwaram – Manpadu
– Kanyakumari)
60. T elangana Eco Circuit Development of Eco 91.62
2015-16 Tourism Circuit in
Mahaboobnagar district
61. T elangana Tribal Development of Mulugu- 79.87
Circuit Laknavaram- Medavaram-
2016-17 Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur-
Bogatha Waterfalls
62. T elangana Heritage Development of Qutub 96.90
Circuit Shahi Heritage Park-
2017-18 Paigah Tombs- Hayat
Bakshi Mosque-
Raymond's Tomb
63. T ripura North-East Development of Agartala - 82.85
Circuit Sipahijala - Melaghar -
2015-16 Udaipur - Amarpur-
Tirthamukh- Mandirghat–
Dumboor- NarikelKunja-
Gandachara– Ambassa
64. T ripura North-East Development of Surma 44.83
Circuit Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui
2018-19 Hills- Gunabati -
Bhunaneshwari-
Neermahal- Boxanagar-Chottakhola- Pilak-
Avangchaarra
65. U ttar Buddhist Development of Srawasti, 87.89
Pradesh Circuit Kushinagar, &Kapilwastu
2016-17
66. U ttar Ramayana Development of 69.45
Pradesh Circuit Chitrakoot and
2016-17 Shringverpur
67. U ttar Spiritual Development of Ahar- 71.91
Pradesh Circuit Aligarh-Kasganj-Sarosi
2016-17 (Unnao)-Pratapgarh-
Kausambi-Mirzapur-
Gorakhpur-Domariyaganj-
Basti-Barabanki-
Azamgarh-Kairana-
Baghpat- Shahjahanpur
68. U ttar Spiritual Development of Bijnor- 67.51
Pradesh Circuit Meerut- Kanpur- Kanpur
2016-17 Dehat- Banda- Ghazipur-
Salempur- Ghosi- Balia-
Ambedkar Nagar- Aligarh-
Fatehpur- Deoria-
Mahoba- Sonbhadra-
Chandauli- Mishrikh-
Bhadohi
69. U ttar Heritage Development of Kalinjar 36.65
Pradesh Circuit Fort (Banda)- Maghar
2016-17 Dham (Sant Kabir Nagar)-
Chauri Chaura, Shaheed
Sthal (Fatehpur)- Mahuar
shaheed Sthal (Ghosi)-
Shaheed Smarak (Meerut)
70. U ttar Ramayana Development of Ayodhya 127.21
Pradesh Circuit
2017-18
71. U ttar Spiritual Development of Jewar- 12.03
Pradesh Circuit Dadri-Sikandrabad-Noida-
2018-19 Khurja-Banda
72. U ttar Spiritual Development of 18.30
Pradesh Circuit Gorakhnath Temple
2018-19 (Gorakhpur), Devipattan
Temple (Balrampur) andVatvashni Temple
(Domariyagunj)
73. U ttarakhand Eco Circuit Integrated Development 69.17
2015-16 of Eco-Tourism,
Adventure Sports, and
Associated Tourism
Related Infrastructure for
Development of Tehri
Lake & Surroundings as
New Destination-District
Tehri
74. U ttarakhand Heritage Integrated Development 76.32
Circuit of Heritage Circuit in
2016-17 Kumaon Region -
Katarmal -Jogeshwar-
Baijnath-Devidhura
75. W est Bengal Coastal Development of Beach 67.99
Circuit Circuit: Udaipur- Digha-
2015-16 Shankarpur- Tajpur-
Mandarmani- Fraserganj-
Bakkhlai- Henry Island
76. - Wayside Development of Wayside 17.50
Circuit Amenities in Uttar
2018-19 Pradesh and Bihar at
Varanasi-Gaya;
Kushinagar-Gaya-
Kushinagar in
collaboration with MoRTH
TOTAL AMOUNT 5290.33
List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0
S. State/UT Year of Destination Name of the Sanctioned
No Sanction Experience Amount
(₹ Crore)
1. Andhra 2024-25 Bapatala Development of 97.52
Pradesh Suryalanka
Beach
Experience
2. Andhra 2023-24 Araku- Borra Cave 29.88
Pradesh Lambasingi Experience at
Araku3. Arunachal 2023- Nacho Unlock Nacho 14.02
Pradesh 24 Expedition
4. Arunachal 2023- Mechuka Mechuka 18.48
Pradesh 24 Cultural Haat
5. Arunachal 2023- Mechuka Mechuka 12.75
Pradesh 24 Adventure Park
6. Assam 2023- Kokrajhar Kokrajhar 26.67
24 Wetland
Experience
7. Assam 2023- Jorhat Reimagining 23.88
24 Cinnamara Tea
Estate
8. Bihar 2024- Bodh Gaya Development of 165.44
25 the Buddhist
Meditation
&Experience
Centre, Bodh
Gaya
9. Chhattisgah 2024- Kawardha Bhoramdeo 145.99
25 Corridor
Development,
Kabirdham
District
10. D adra 2024- Daman Daman 147.13
Nagar & 25 Convention
Haveli and Centre
Daman &
Diu
11. G oa 2023- Porvorim Porvorim Creek 24.07
24 Experience
12. G oa 2023- Colva Colva Beach 19.89
24 Experience
13. H aryana 2024- Panchkula Development of 26.68
25 Adventure
Tourism Hub at
Tikkar Taal and
Adventure Park
14. H aryana 2024- Panchkula Rejuvenation of 65.82
25 Yadavindra
Garden
15. H imachal 2024- Maa Development of 56.26
Pradesh 25 Chintpurni Maa ChintpurniTemple Devi Temple,
(District - Una
Una)
16. K arnataka 2023- Hampi Setting up of 25.64
24 ‘Traveller nooks’
17. K arnataka 2023- Mysuru Tonga ride 2.72
24 Heritage
experience zone
18. K arnataka 2023- Mysuru Ecological 18.48
24 Experience
Zone
19. K erala 2023- Kumarakom Kumarakom Bird 13.81
24 Sanctuary
Experience
20. K erala 2024- Alappuzha Alappuzha: A 93.18
25 Global Water
Wonderland
21. K erala 2024- Malampuzha Enhancement of 75.87
25 Tourist
Experience at
Malampuzha
Garden and
Leisure Park
22. La dakh 2023- Leh Julley Leh 23.17
24 Biodiversity
Park
23. La dakh 2023- Kargil Exploring LOC 11.91
24 and Hundarman
village
Experience
24. La kshadwee 2024- Bangaram Enhancement of 81.18
p 25 Tourist
Experience at
Bangaram
25. M adhya 2023- Gwalior Phoolbagh 16.74
Pradesh 24 Experience
Zone
26. M adhya 2023- Chitrakoot Spiritual 27.21
Pradesh 24 experience at
Chitrakoot27. M adhya 2024- Pitambara Development of 44.24
Pradesh 25 Peeth, Datia Pitambara Peeth
Datia
28. M aharashtr 2023- Pune Shivsrushti 76.22
a 24 Historical
Theme Park-
Phase 3
29. M eghalaya 2023- Sohra Waterfall Trails 27.60
24 Experience
30. M eghalaya 2023- Sohra Meghalayan Age 32.45
24 Cave
Experience
31. M izoram 2024- Champhai Eco Resort 38.85
25 Experience at
Keilungliah,
Zote,
Ngur&Mualbuhv
um, Champhai
32. M izoram 2024- Champhai Heritage and 33.87
25 Cultural Centre,
Champhai
33. M izoram 2025- Thingsulthliah Construction of 99.71
26 Conference
Centre
34. N agaland 2023- Chumoukedim Eco-Tourism 7.87
24 a Exp at
Chumoukedima
viewpoint
35. N agaland 2023- Chumuoukedi Tribal Cultural 21.56
24 ma Experience at
Midway Retreat
36. N agaland 2024- Chumuoukedi Adventure 32.54
25 ma Tourism
Experience at
Jacob Village,
Chumoukediem
a
37. Pu ducherry 2023- Karaikal Karaikal beach 20.29
24 and waterfront
experience38. Pu njab 2023- Kapurthala Eco Tourism 20.06
24 experience at
Kanjli wetland
39. Pu njab 2024- Amritsar Border Tourism 25.91
25 Experience at
Attari
40. R ajasthan 2023- Bundi Spiritual 21.65
24 Experience,
Keshavraipatan
41. R ajasthan 2024- Sikar Development 87.87
25 works at Shri
Khatu Shyam Ji
Temple (Sikar)
42. R ajasthan 2024- Karni Mata Development 22.58
25 temple, Works at Shri
Bikaner dist. Karni mata
mandir, Bikaner
43. R ajasthan 2024- MalaseriDung Development of 48.73
25 ari (District - MalaseriDungri,
Bhilwara) Bhilwara
District
44. Si kkim 2023- Gyalshing Eco-Wellness 15.41
24 Experience at
Yuksom Cluster
45. Si kkim 2023- Gangtok Gangtok 22.60
24 Cultural Village
46. Ta mil Nadu 2023- Mamallapurm Immersive 30.02
24 experience at
Shore Temple
47. Te langana 2023- Bhongir Bhongir Fort 56.82
24 Experiential
Zone
48. Te langana 2023- Ananathagiri Eco tourism 38.01
24 zone at
Ananathgiri
forest
49. Tr ipura 2024- Agartala Tripura Heritage 48.95
25 Village &
Sangeet
Experience at
Agartala (Phase-
1 &2)50. U ttar 2023- Prayagraj Azad Park and 14.52
Pradesh 24 Dekho Prayagraj
Trail Exp
51. U ttar 2023- Naimisaranya Vedic- wellness 17.80
Pradesh 24 Experience
52. U ttarakhand 2023- Pithoragarh Rural Tourism 17.86
24 Cluster
Experience at
Gunji
53. U ttarakhand 2023- Champawat Tea Garden 19.89
24 Experience
TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27
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 Category Sanctioned
No. Sanction Project Amount
(₹ Crore)
Andhra Ahobilam-A Spiritual
1 2024-25 25.00
Pradesh spiritual Odyssey Tourism
Enriching Buddhist Culture &
Heritage and Heritage
Andhra
2 2024-25 Cultural 25.00
Pradesh
Experiences at
Nagarjuna Sagar
Ecotourism
Bichom Dam
Arunachal and Amrit
3 2024-25 Adventure & Eco- 9.90
Pradesh Dharohar
Tourism Project
Sites
Kibhito Frontier Vibrant
Arunachal
4 2024-25 Tourism - Gateway Village 4.96
Pradesh
to Serenity Programme
Ecotourism
Panidhing Bird
and Amrit
5 Assam 2024-25 Sanctuary, 9.99
Dharohar
Sivasagar
Sites
Development of Culture &
Tourist Facilities at Heritage
6 Bihar 2024-25 24.29
Sonepur Mela
Ground, SaranDevelopment of Ecotourism
MayaliBagicha as and Amrit
7 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 9.97
Eco Tourism Dharohar
Destination Sites
Beautification and Ecotourism
Development of and Amrit
8 Goa 2024-25 9.81
Harvalem Waterfall Dharohar
at Mayem Village Sites
Transformation of Culture &
sharmishtha Lake: Heritage
9 Gujarat 2024-25 17.29
Light & culture at
Vadnagar
The Sacred Ocean Spiritual
Retreat at Tourism
10 Gujarat 2024-25 24.66
Harsiddhi Shore,
Porbandar
THOL: Ecotourism
Transformative and Amrit
Tourism' Dharohar
Harmonious Sites
11 Gujarat 2024-25 9.96
Sustainability,
Optimized Skilling'
Leading
Technology
Tourism Culture &
Himachal Infrastructure Heritage
12 2024-25 24.82
Pradesh Development at
Kaza
Tourism Vibrant
Infrastructure Village
Himachal
13 2024-25 Development at Programme 4.96
Pradesh
Rakchham,
Chhitkul
Tourism Spiritual
Infrastructure Tourism
14 Jharkhand 2024-25 Development at 18.87
Ramrekha Dham,
Simdega
Thalassery: The Spiritual
15 Kerala 2024-25 25.00
Spiritual Nexus Tourism
Varkala- Dakshin Culture &
16 Kerala 2024-25 25.00
Kashi HeritageAdvancing Ecotourism
Mushkoh as a and Amrit
Sustainable Dharohar
Tourism Hub: Sites
17 Ladakh 2024-25 9.82
Integrating wildlife
Sightings and
community
progress
Madhya Medieval Splendor Spiritual
18 2024-25 25.00
Pradesh 2.0, Orchha Tourism
Development of Culture &
19 Maharashtra 2024-25 25.00
Ahmednagar Fort Heritage
Development of Culture &
Ancient capital of Heritage
20 Manipur 2024-25 24.69
Manipur,
LangthabalKonug
Mawphlang cultural Culture &
21 Meghalaya 2024-25 24.87
& Heritage centre Heritage
Nartiang Spiritual & Spiritual
22 Meghalaya 2024-25 24.87
Cultural Centre Tourism
Soulful Trails: The Spiritual
Impur Heritage Tourism
23 Nagaland 2024-25 24.94
Experience, Impur
Village
Development of Ecotourism
wings over Doyang: and Amrit
24 Nagaland 2024-25 An Eco-Tourism Dharohar 10.00
Haven' Doyang Sites
Reservoir
Development of Culture &
25 Puducherry 2024-25 22.19
White Town Heritage
Cultural and Culture &
Heritage Strech at Heritage
26 Punjab 2024-25 25.00
Hussainiwala
Border, Ferozepur
Heritage street -A Spiritual
Symbol of peace Tourism
27 Punjab 2024-25 and Harmony at Sri 24.90
Anandpur Sahib,
RupnagarEchoes of Valor: Vibrant
The Gnathang Village
28 Sikkim 2024-25 5.00
Valley Experience," Programme
Gnathang Village
Kabi Chronicles: A Spiritual
journey through Tourism
29 Sikkim 2024-25 24.96
Unity and Heritage,
Kabi, Mangan
lconic Spiritual
30 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Transformation of Tourism 20.01
Rameswaram
Digital Experience Culture &
Centre at Heritage
31 Telangana 2024-25 24.85
Bhuddhavanam in
Nalgonda
Development of Ecotourism
Eco-Tourism and Amrit
32 Telangana 2024-25 9.98
Project at Nizam Dharohar
Sagar, Kamareddy Sites
Development of Culture &
Uttar
33 2024-25 Cultural Landscape Heritage 24.98
Pradesh
at Mahoba
Development of Vibrant
34 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Jadung Festive Village 4.99
Ground', Jadung Programme
Development of Spiritual
Kainchidham Tourism
35 Uttarakhand 2024-25 17.60
campus,
Kainchidham
Vibrant
36 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Mana Haat project Village 4.99
Programme
TOTAL AMOUNT 648.11
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