**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the "Scheme for Promotion of Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism," detailing the Ministry of Tourism's initiatives for developing tourism infrastructure and experiences in India, particularly focusing on sustainable and responsible tourism. The scheme includes Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD). It also specifies a budgetary allocation of ₹1900 Crore for the Swadesh Darshan scheme for the year 2025-26 and ₹25 Crore for the "Capacity Building for Service Providers" (CBSP) scheme for the current financial year.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Overview:**
* The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations for tourism development.
* The Ministry revamped Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 to focus on sustainable and responsible tourism, including lesser-known destinations.
* **Swadesh Darshan 2.0:**
* Aims to enhance tourism amenities and experiences.
* Envisions development of both hard and soft interventions (tourism products, capacity building, digitization).
* **Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD):**
* Sanctioned 36 projects nationwide to enhance tourist experience.
* Projects provide direct and indirect employment opportunities.
* **Implementation & Coordination:**
* Projects under SD2.0 and CBDD are implemented by State Governments/UT Administrations.
* Ministry of Tourism reviews project progress and coordinates with SGs/UTAs.
* **Budgetary Allocations:**
* Total Budget Estimates (BE) for Swadesh Darshan scheme for the year 2025-26 is ₹1900 Crore.
* ₹25 Crore allocated for the "Capacity Building for Service Providers" (CBSP) scheme in the current financial year.
* **Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP):**
* Provides education, training, and certification to tourism service providers.
* Aims to make them employable, including local communities, artisans, and youth.
* State Hotel Management Institutes are included as implementing agencies for conducting the training.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments/UT Administrations**
* **Impact:** Recipient of financial assistance for tourism infrastructure and experience development. They are responsible for implementing projects under SD2.0 and CBDD.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and submit project proposals under relevant schemes, implement sanctioned projects, and coordinate with the Ministry of Tourism.
**Tourism Service Providers**
* **Impact:** Opportunity for education, training, and certification to improve employability.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the "Capacity Building for Service Providers" (CBSP) scheme to enhance skills and knowledge.
**Local Communities, Artisans, and Youth**
* **Impact:** Increased employment opportunities and involvement in tourism activities.
* **Action Required:** Engage in training and certification programs to become employable in the tourism sector.
**Ministry of Tourism**
* **Impact:** Responsible for providing financial assistance, reviewing project progress, and coordinating with State Governments/UT Administrations for effective implementation.
* **Action Required:** Regularly review the progress of sanctioned projects and ensure effective coordination between the SGs/UTAs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tourism: The primary governmental body responsible for the Scheme For Promotion of Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism and related schemes.
Swadesh Darshan 2.0: A revamped scheme by the Ministry of Tourism focused on developing sustainable and responsible tourism destinations.
Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD): A sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme to undertake holistic development of destinations.
Scheme For Promotion of Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism: The central scheme discussed, aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism.
States/Union Territories: The geographic areas to which the schemes and projects apply.
Ministry of Tourism
Scheme For Promotion of Sustainable and
Inclusive Tourism
प्रव तथ: 08 DEC 2025 2:43PM by PIB Delhi
Development and promotion of tourism destinations and products is primarily undertaken by the
concerned State Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). However, the Ministry of
Tourism through its various schemes provides financial assistance to the State Governments/UT
Administrations for development of tourism infrastructure and experiences in the country, on receipt of the
project proposals from the concerned SGs/UTAs under the relevant schemes, in synergy with the scheme
guidelines, Government instructions, availability of funds etc.
The Ministry of Tourism revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the
objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations with focus on enhancing tourism
amenities and experiences in the country including lesser-known destinations, cultural and eco-tourism
regions. The scheme guidelines also envisage development of both hard and soft interventions including
tourism products, capacity building, digitization etc.
In addition, the Ministry with the objective to undertake holistic development of the destinations to
enhance tourist experience has sanctioned 36 projects in the country under ‘Challenge Based Destination
Development (CBDD)’ – a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme. The projects sanctioned under the
above-mentioned initiatives provide direct as well as indirect employment opportunities in the region.
The projects under SD2.0 and CBDD are implemented by the concerned State Governments/UT
Administrations, whereas the Ministry of Tourism regularly reviews the progress of the sanctioned
projects. The institutional framework the scheme also includes provisions for co-ordination between the
SGs/UTAs and the Ministry of Tourism for effective implementation of the scheme. The total Budget
Estimates (BE) for Swadesh Darshan scheme for the year 2025-26 is ₹1900 Crore.
In addition, Ministry of Tourism has put in place the Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers"
(CBSP) to provide education, training and certification to the tourism service providers with the objective
to make them employable which includes local communities, artisans and youth. The total budgetary
allocation for the scheme during the current financial year is ₹25 Crore. Implementing agencies for
conducting the training include State Hotel Management Institutes.
The details of the projects sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and CBDD including those in less
known regions, cultural and eco-tourism areas are annexed.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in
a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]comANNEXURE
1. Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme:
S. No. State Year of Destination Name of the Sanctioned
Sanction Experience Cost
(₹ Crore)
1. Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 Bapatala Development of 97.52
Suryalanka Beach
Experience
2. Andhra Pradesh 2023-24 Araku- Borra Cave Experience 29.88
Lambasingi at Araku
3. Arunachal 2023-24 Nacho Unlock Nacho 14.02
Pradesh Expedition
4. Arunachal 2023-24 Mechuka Mechuka Cultural 18.48
Pradesh Haat
5. Arunachal 2023-24 Mechuka Mechuka Adventure 12.75
Pradesh Park
6. Assam 2023-24 Kokrajhar Kokrajhar Wetland 26.67
Experience
7. Assam 2023-24 Jorhat Reimagining 23.88
Cinnamara Tea Estate
8. Bihar 2024-25 Bodh Gaya Development of the 165.44
Buddhist Meditation
&Experience Centre,
Bodh Gaya
9. Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Kawardha Bhoramdeo Corridor 145.99
Development,
Kabirdham District
10. Dadra Nagar & 2024-25 Daman Daman Convention 147.13
Haveli and Centre
Daman &Diu
11. Goa 2023-24 Porvorim Porvorim Creek 24.07
Experience12. Goa 2023-24 Colva Colva Beach 19.89
Experience
13. Haryana 2024-25 Panchkula Development of 26.68
Adventure Tourism
Hub at Tikkar Taal
and Adventure Park
14. Haryana 2024-25 Panchkula Rejuvenation of 65.82
Yadavindra Garden
15. Himachal 2024-25 Maa Chintpurni Development of Maa 56.26
Pradesh Temple (District Chintpurni Devi
- Una) Temple, Una
16. Karnataka 2023-24 Hampi Setting up of 25.64
‘Traveller nooks’
17. Karnataka 2023-24 Mysuru Tonga ride Heritage 2.72
experience zone
18. Karnataka 2023-24 Mysuru Ecological Experience 18.48
Zone
19. Kerala 2023-24 Kumarakom Kumarakom Bird 13.81
Sanctuary Experience
20. Kerala 2024-25 Alappuzha Alappuzha: A Global 93.18
Water Wonderland
21. Kerala 2024-25 Malampuzha Enhancement of 75.87
Tourist Experience at
Malampuzha Garden
and Leisure Park
22. Ladakh 2023-24 Leh Julley Leh 23.17
Biodiversity Park
23. Ladakh 2023-24 Kargil Exploring LOC and 11.91
Hundarman village
Experience
24. Lakshadweep 2024-25 Bangaram Enhancement of 81.18
Tourist Experience at
Bangaram25. Madhya Pradesh 2023-24 Gwalior Phoolbagh Experience 16.74
Zone
26. Madhya Pradesh 2023-24 Chitrakoot Spiritual experience at 27.21
Chitrakoot
27. Madhya Pradesh 2024-25 Pitambara Peeth, Development of 44.24
Datia Pitambara Peeth Datia
28. Maharashtra 2023-24 Pune Shivsrushti Historical 76.22
Theme Park- Phase 3
29. Meghalaya 2023-24 Sohra Waterfall Trails 27.60
Experience
30. Meghalaya 2023-24 Sohra Meghalayan Age 32.45
Cave Experience
31. Mizoram 2024-25 Champhai Eco Resort 38.85
Experience at
Keilungliah, Zote,
Ngur&Mualbuhvum,
Champhai
32. Mizoram 2024-25 Champhai Heritage and Cultural 33.87
Centre, Champhai
33. Mizoram 2025-26 Thingsulthliah Construction of 99.71
Conference Centre
34. Nagaland 2023-24 Chumoukedima Eco-Tourism Exp at 7.87
Chumoukedima
viewpoint
35. Nagaland 2023-24 Chumuoukedima Tribal Cultural 21.56
Experience at Midway
Retreat
36. Nagaland 2024-25 Chumuoukedima Adventure Tourism 32.54
Experience at Jacob
Village,
Chumoukediema
37. Puducherry 2023-24 Karaikal Karaikal beach and 20.29
waterfront experience38. Punjab 2023-24 Kapurthala Eco Tourism 20.06
experience at Kanjli
wetland
39. Punjab 2023-24 Amritsar Border Tourism 25.91
Experience at Attari
40. Rajasthan 2023-24 Bundi Spiritual Experience, 21.65
Keshavraipatan
41. Rajasthan 2024-25 Sikar Development works at 87.87
Shri Khatu Shyam Ji
Temple (Sikar)
42. Rajasthan 2024-25 Karni Mata Development Works 22.58
temple, Bikaner at Shri Karni mata
dist. mandir, Bikaner
43. Rajasthan 2024-25 Malaseri Development of 48.73
Dungari (District MalaseriDungri,
- Bhilwara) Bhilwara District
44. Sikkim 2023-24 Gyalshing Eco-Wellness 15.41
Experience at Yuksom
Cluster
45. Sikkim 2023-24 Gangtok Gangtok Cultural 22.60
Village
46. Tamil Nadu 2023-24 Mamallapuram Immersive experience 30.02
at Shore Temple
47. Telangana 2023-24 Bhongir Bhongir Fort 56.82
Experiential Zone
48. Telangana 2023-24 Ananathagiri Eco tourism zone at 38.01
Ananathgiri forest
49. Tripura 2024-25 Agartala Tripura Heritage 48.95
Village & Sangeet
Experience at
Agartala (Phase-1 &2)
50. Uttar Pradesh 2023-24 Prayagraj Azad Park and Dekho 14.52
Prayagraj Trail Exp51. Uttar Pradesh 2023-24 Naimisaranya Vedic- wellness 17.80
Experience
52. Uttarakhand 2023-24 Pithoragarh Rural Tourism Cluster 17.86
Experience at Gunji
53. Uttarakhand 2023-24 Champawat Tea Garden 19.89
Experience
TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27
(ii) Details of Project sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-
scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme:
S. State/UT Year of Name of the Project Category Sanctioned
No. Sanction Cost
(₹ Crore)
1 Andhra 2024-25 Ahobilam-A spiritual Spiritual 25.00
Pradesh Odyssey Tourism
2 Andhra 2024-25 Enriching Buddhist Culture & 25.00
Pradesh Heritage and Cultural Heritage
Experiences at Nagarjuna
Sagar
3 Arunachal 2024-25 Bichom Dam Adventure & Ecotourism and 9.90
Pradesh Eco-Tourism Project Amrit
Dharohar Sites
4 Arunachal 2024-25 Kibhito Frontier Tourism - Vibrant Village 4.96
Pradesh Gateway to Serenity Programme
5 Assam 2024-25 Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Ecotourism and 9.99
Sivasagar Amrit
Dharohar Sites
6 Bihar 2024-25 Development of Tourist Culture & 24.29
Facilities at Sonepur Mela Heritage
Ground, Saran7 Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Ecotourism and 9.97
MayaliBagicha as Eco Amrit
Tourism Destination Dharohar Sites
8 Goa 2024-25 Beautification and Ecotourism and 9.81
Development of Harvalem Amrit
Waterfall at Mayem Village Dharohar Sites
9 Gujarat 2024-25 Transformation of Culture & 17.29
sharmishtha Lake: Light & Heritage
culture at Vadnagar
10 Gujarat 2024-25 The Sacred Ocean Retreat Spiritual 24.66
at Harsiddhi Shore, Tourism
Porbandar
11 Gujarat 2024-25 THOL: Transformative Ecotourism and 9.96
Tourism' Harmonious Amrit
Sustainability, Optimized Dharohar Sites
Skilling' Leading
Technology
12 Himachal 2024-25 Tourism Infrastructure Culture & 24.82
Pradesh Development at Kaza Heritage
13 Himachal 2024-25 Tourism Infrastructure Vibrant Village 4.96
Pradesh Development at Programme
Rakchham, Chhitkul
14 Jharkhand 2024-25 Tourism Infrastructure Spiritual 18.87
Development at Ramrekha Tourism
Dham, Simdega
15 Kerala 2024-25 Thalassery: The Spiritual Spiritual 25.00
Nexus Tourism
16 Kerala 2024-25 Varkala- Dakshin Kashi Culture & 25.00
Heritage
17 Ladakh 2024-25 Advancing Mushkoh as a Ecotourism and 9.82
Sustainable Tourism Hub: Amrit
Integrating wildlife Dharohar Sites
Sightings and community
progress18 Madhya 2024-25 Medieval Splendor 2.0, Spiritual 25.00
Pradesh Orchha Tourism
19 Maharashtra 2024-25 Development of Culture & 25.00
Ahmednagar Fort Heritage
20 Manipur 2024-25 Development of Ancient Culture & 24.69
capital of Manipur, Heritage
LangthabalKonug
21 Meghalaya 2024-25 Mawphlang cultural & Culture & 24.87
Heritage centre Heritage
22 Meghalaya 2024-25 Nartiang Spiritual & Spiritual 24.87
Cultural Centre Tourism
23 Nagaland 2024-25 Soulful Trails: The Impur Spiritual 24.94
Heritage Experience, Tourism
Impur Village
24 Nagaland 2024-25 Development of wings Ecotourism and 10.00
over Doyang: An Eco- Amrit
Tourism Haven' Doyang Dharohar Sites
Reservoir
25 Puducherry 2024-25 Development of White Culture & 22.19
Town Heritage
26 Punjab 2024-25 Cultural and Heritage Culture & 25.00
Strech at Hussainiwala Heritage
Border, Ferozepur
27 Punjab 2024-25 Heritage street -A Symbol Spiritual 24.90
of peace and Harmony at Tourism
Sri Anandpur Sahib,
Rupnagar
28 Sikkim 2024-25 Echoes of Valor: The Vibrant Village 5.00
Gnathang Valley Programme
Experience," Gnathang
Village
29 Sikkim 2024-25 Kabi Chronicles: A journey Spiritual 24.96
through Unity and Tourism
Heritage, Kabi, Mangan30 Tamil Nadu 2024-25 lconic Transformation of Spiritual 20.01
Rameswaram Tourism
31 Telangana 2024-25 Digital Experience Centre Culture & 24.85
at Bhuddhavanam in Heritage
Nalgonda
32 Telangana 2024-25 Development of Eco- Ecotourism and 9.98
Tourism Project at Nizam Amrit
Sagar, Kamareddy Dharohar Sites
33 Uttar Pradesh 2024-25 Development of Cultural Culture & 24.98
Landscape at Mahoba Heritage
34 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Development of Jadung Vibrant Village 4.99
Festive Ground', Jadung Programme
35 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Development of Spiritual 17.60
Kainchidham campus, Tourism
Kainchidham
36 Uttarakhand 2024-25 Mana Haat project Vibrant Village 4.99
Programme
Total 648.11
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