Ministry of Tourism
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Domestic Tourism Growth

Posted On: 10 FEB 2025 5:17PM by PIB Delhi

The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and the following strategic pillars have been identified for development of sustainable tourism:

i.    Promoting Environmental Sustainability

ii.   Protecting Biodiversity

iii.  Promoting Economic Sustainability

iv.  Promoting Socio-Cultural Sustainability

v.   Scheme for Certification of Sustainable Tourism

vi.  IEC and Capacity Building Governance 

The Ministry also launched the Travel for LiFE Initiative to promote sustainable tourism in the country and to encourage the tourists and tourism businesses to adopt sustainable tourism practices. Travel for LiFE aims to promote sustainable tourism in the country, through mindful and deliberate actions mobilized toward tourists and tourism businesses in the consumption of tourism resources.  The Ministry of Tourism has also revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective of developing sustainable and responsible destinations following a tourist & destination centric approach. Through these initiatives, the Government seeks to ensure that tourism contributes positively to the economy while safeguarding the environment and benefiting local communities. The list of projects sanctioned under the schemes of the Ministry in various States/Union Territories including in South India are placed at Annexure.

This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

ANNEXURE

State wise list of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme.

(Rs. in Crore)

S. No

Name of State/UT

No. of Projects

Sanctioned Amount

Amount released

1

Andhra Pradesh

4

150.22

84.55

2

Arunachal Pradesh

1

37.88

21.95

3

Assam

1

29.8

29.8

4

Bihar

2

33.25

33.25

5

Chhattisgarh

1

48.44

32.13

6

Gujarat

4

152.94

113.48

7

Goa

1

16.46

0

8

Haryana

1

48.53

34.68

9

Jammu & Kashmir

1

40.46

34.3

10

Jharkhand

1

36.79

34.95

11

Karnataka

1

45.71

0

12

Kerala

1

45.19

45.19

13

Madhya Pradesh

2

93.92

78.67

14

Maharashtra

1

42.18

29.93

15

Meghalaya

1

29.29

24.92

16

Mizoram

1

44.89

13.18

17

Nagaland

2

43.38

32.24

18

Odisha

1

50

10

19

Punjab

2

37.97

23.89

20

Rajasthan

1

32.64

26.11

21

Sikkim

1

33.32

28.31

22

Tamil Nadu

2

18.85

18.85

23

Telangana

3

142.28

54.32

24

Tripura

1

34.43

25.62

25

Uttar Pradesh

6

130.27

110.82

26

Uttarakhand

3

145.28

83.37

27

West Bengal

1

30.03

23.39

 

Grand Total

47

1594.4

1047.92

 

State wise list of projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme till 31.12.2024

 (₹ in crore)

S. No

State / UTs

Swadesh Darshan

No. of Projects

Amount Sanctioned

in ₹ Crore

Amount Released

/

Authorised*

in ₹ Crore

Amount Utilised

in ₹ Crore

(as per UC submitted by the Implementing agency)

1

Andhra Pradesh

3

152.62

147.40

148.81

2

Arunachal Pradesh 

2

146.49

139.16

139.16

3

Assam

2

185.66

185.65

176.36

4

Bihar

5

262.72

250.37

247.03

5

Chhattisgarh

1

96.10

94.23

94.23

6

Goa

2

197.00

197.00

195.24

7

Gujarat

3

176.97

165.74

161.11

8

Haryana

1

77.39

76.74

76.74

9

Himachal Pradesh

1

68.34

64.54

62.56

10

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

6

519.58

453.46

423.43

11

Jharkhand

1

30.44

28.04

28.04

12

Kerala

5

312.47

259.13

222.05

13

Madhya Pradesh

4

349.70

342.14

342.14

14

Maharashtra

2

64.53

61.29

55.85

15

Manipur

2

117.57

106.65

104.29

16

Meghalaya

2

184.10

184.07

176.08

17

Mizoram

2

158.63

145.35

145.35

18

Nagaland

2

195.50

195.50

190.63

19

Odisha

1

70.82

67.28

59.47

20

Punjab

1

85.32

81.05

81.05

21

Rajasthan

4

283.47

265.88

275.45

22

Sikkim

2

193.37

192.73

187.96

23

Tamil Nadu

1

73.13

71.03

71.03

24

Telangana

3

268.39

241.73

262.10

25

Tripura

2

127.68

113.01

100.13

26

Uttar Pradesh

8

490.95

452.08

437.39

27

Uttarakhand

2

145.49

138.08

138.11

28

West Bengal

1

67.99

65.07

65.07

29

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

1

27.57

22.13

22.08

30

Puducherry

3

142.84

135.54

135.34

31

Wayside Amenities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

1

15.07

14.32

15.83

Total

76

5287.90

4956.39

4840.11

* Includes amount of authorization to CNA through TSA Model I for Central Sector Scheme.

List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 as on 31.12.2024

S. No

State

Destination

Name of the Experience

Sanctioned Cost

(₹ Crore)

Date of Sanction

1

Andhra Pradesh

Araku-Lambasingi

Borra Cave Experience at Araku

29.87

05-03-2024

2

Arunachal Pradesh

Nacho

Unlock Nacho Expedition

14.02

05-03-2024

3

Arunachal Pradesh

Mechuka

Mechuka Cultural Haat

18.48

05-03-2024

4

Arunachal Pradesh

Mechuka

Mechuka Adventure Park

12.75

05-03-2024

5

Assam

Kokrajhar

Kokrajhar Wetland Experience

26.67

05-03-2024

6

Assam

Jorhat

Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate

23.91

05-03-2024

7

Goa

Porvorim

Porvorim Creek Experience

23.56

20-08-2024

8

Goa

Colva

Colva Beach Experience

15.65

20-08-2024

9

Karnataka

Hampi

Setting up of ‘Traveller nooks’

25.64

29-02-2024

10

Karnataka

Mysuru

Tonga ride Heritage experience zone

2.72

29-02-2024

11

Karnataka

Mysuru

Ecological Experience Zone

18.47

05-03-2024

12

Kerala

Kumarakom

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience

13.92

05-03-2024

13

Ladakh

Leh

Julley Leh Biodiversity Park

24.89

05-03-2024

14

Ladakh

Kargil

Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience

12.01

05-03-2024

15

Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior

Phoolbagh Experience Zone

16.73

29-02-2024

16

Madhya Pradesh

Chitrakoot

Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot

27.21

05-03-2024

17

Maharashtra

Pune

Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3

76.22

21-09-2024

18

Meghalaya

Sohra

Waterfall Trails Experience

27.84

05-03-2024

19

Meghalaya

Sohra

Meghalayan Age Cave Experience

32.45

04-03-2024

20

Nagaland

Chumoukedima

Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint

7.87

20-08-2024

21

Nagaland

Chumuoukedima

Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat

21.56

05-03-2024

22

Puducherry

Karaikal

Karaikal beach and waterfront experience

20.29

05-03-2024

23

Punjab

Kapurthala

Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland

20.06

05-03-2024

24

Punjab

Amritsar

Border Tourism Experience at Attari

25.90

20-08-2024

25

Rajasthan

Bundi

Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan

17.37

29-02-2024

26

Sikkim

Gyalshing

Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster

15.40

05-03-2024

27

Sikkim

Gangtok

Gangtok Cultural Village

22.59

29-02-2024

28

Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram

Immersive experience at Shore Temple

30.02

29-02-2024

29

Telangana

Bhongir

Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone

56.81

29-02-2024

30

Telangana

Ananathagiri

Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest

38.00

05-03-2024

31

Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj

Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp

13.02

05-03-2024

32

Uttar Pradesh

Naimisaranya

Vedic- wellness Experience

15.94

05-03-2024

33

Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh

Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji

32.20

05-03-2024

34

Uttarakhand

Champawat

Tea Garden Experience

11.21

05-03-2024

TOTAL AMOUNT 

791.25

 

List of Destination Identified under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme

S. No.

State

Destination

Category

Funding Amount (₹ Crore)

1

Andhra Pradesh

Nagarjuna Sagar

Culture & Heritage

25.00

2

Andhra Pradesh

Ahobilam Temple

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

3

Arunachal Pradesh

Kibitho

Vibrant Village Programme

5.00

4

Arunachal Pradesh

Bichom Dam Site

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

5

Assam

Sivasagar

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

6

Bihar

Bhagalpur

Culture & Heritage

25.00

7

Bihar

Saran Dist. (Sonepur Fair)

Culture & Heritage

25.00

8

Chhattisgarh

Mayali Bagicha

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

9

Goa

Mayem Village

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

10

Gujarat

Porbandar

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

11

Gujarat

Thol Village

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

12

Gujarat

Vadnagar

Culture & Heritage

25.00

13

Himachal Pradesh

Kaza

Culture & Heritage

25.00

14

Himachal Pradesh

Rakchham, Chhitkul

Vibrant Village Programme

5.00

15

Jharkhand

Ramrekha Dham

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

16

Kerala

Varkala

Culture & Heritage

25.00

17

Kerala

Thalassery

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

18

Karnataka

Bidar

Culture & Heritage

25.00

19

Karnataka

Udupi

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

20

Ladakh

Mushkoh Village

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

21

Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

22

Madhya Pradesh

Mandu

Culture & Heritage

25.00

23

Madhya Pradesh

Orchha

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

24

Maharashtra

Ahmednagar

Culture & Heritage

25.00

25

Manipur

Langthabal Konug

Culture & Heritage

25.00

26

Meghalaya

Nartiang Village

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

27

Meghalaya

Mawphlang Village

Culture & Heritage

25.00

28

Nagaland

Doyang Reservoir

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

29

Nagaland

Impur Village

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

30

Puducherry

White Town

Culture & Heritage

25.00

31

Punjab

Ferozpur (Hussainiwala Border)

Culture & Heritage

25.00

32

Punjab

Rupnagar (Anandpur Sahib)

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

33

Sikkim

Gnathang Village

Vibrant Village Programme

5.00

34

Sikkim

Kabi

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

35

Tamil Nadu

Rameswaram Island

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

36

Tamil Nadu

Thanjavur

Culture & Heritage

25.00

37

Telangana

Nalgonda

Culture & Heritage

25.00

38

Telangana

Kamareddy

Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites

10.00

39

Uttar Pradesh

Mahoba

Culture & Heritage

25.00

40

Uttarakhand

Mana Village

Vibrant Village Programme

5.00

41

Uttarakhand

Jadung

Vibrant Village Programme

5.00

42

Uttarakhand

Kainchidham

Spiritual Tourism

25.00

TOTAL

800.00

 

List of Project shortlisted by Ministry of Tourism in consultation with the State Governments on the given parameters and funded by Department of Expenditure for development

 

S. No.

State/UT

Name of the Project

Sanctioned Cost

(₹ Crore)

Date of Sanction

1

Andhra Pradesh

Enriching the fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota

77.91

26-11-2024

2

Andhra Pradesh

Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram,

94.44

26-11-2024

3

Arunachal Pradesh

Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat

46.48

26-11-2024

4

Assam

Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati

97.12

26-11-2024

5

Assam

Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar

94.76

26-11-2024

6

Bihar

Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa

97.61

26-11-2024

7

Bihar

Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat

49.51

26-11-2024

8

Chhattisgarh

Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur

95.79

26-11-2024

9

Chhattisgarh

Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur

51.87

26-11-2024

10

Goa

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda

97.46

26-11-2024

11

Goa

Townsquare in Porvorim

90.74

26-11-2024

12

Gujarat

Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar

99.50

26-11-2024

13

Gujarat

Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo

51.56

26-11-2024

14

Jharkhand

Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya” in Koderma

34.87

26-11-2024

15

Karnataka

Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru

99.17

26-11-2024

16

Karnataka

Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi

100.00

26-11-2024

17

Kerala

Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam

59.71

26-11-2024

18

Kerala

Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa

95.34

26-11-2024

19

Madhya Pradesh

Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha

99.92

26-11-2024

20

Madhya Pradesh

International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal

99.38

26-11-2024

21

Maharashtra

INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg

46.91

26-11-2024

22

Maharashtra

Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik

99.14

26-11-2024

23

Manipur

Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak

89.48

26-11-2024

24

Meghalaya

MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu

99.27

26-11-2024

25

Meghalaya

Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong

99.27

26-11-2024

26

Odisha

Development of Hirakund

99.90

26-11-2024

27

Odisha

Development of Satkosia

99.99

26-11-2024

28

Punjab

Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar

53.45

26-11-2024

29

Rajasthan

Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur

49.31

26-11-2024

30

Rajasthan

Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur

96.61

26-11-2024

31

Sikkim

Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi

97.37

27-11-2024

32

Sikkim

Border Experience in Nathula

68.19

27-11-2024

33

Tamil Nadu

Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram

99.67

26-11-2024

34

Tamil Nadu

Garden of Flowers in Devala

70.23

26-11-2024

35

Telangana

Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa

73.74

13-12-2024

36

Telangana

Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala

68.10

13-12-2024

37

Tripura

Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati

97.70

26-11-2024

38

Uttar Pradesh

Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra

74.05

26-11-2024

39

Uttar Pradesh

Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti

80.24

26-11-2024

40

Uttarakhand

Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh

100.00

26-11-2024

TOTAL

3295.76

 

 

List of Projects Sanctioned under the Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies

S. No

Name of Project

State

Agency

Sanction Date

Amount sanctioned

Amount Released

1

Sound and Light Show at Dal Lake (Nigeen Lake)

J&K

ITDC

25-06-2012

500

400

2

Cruise Passenger Facilities Centre in the existing Passenger Terminal at Chennai Port.

Tamil Nadu

Chennai Port Trust

24-09-2012

1724.66

1724.66

3

Implementation of Multimedia /Laser show at Tilyar Lake 

Haryana

ITDC

30-04-2013

500

224.05

4

Construction of Interpretation Centre at the World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi.

Delhi

Aga Khan Foundation

04-03-2014

4944.84

4944.84

5

Cruise Terminal Building at Mormugao Port Trust

Goa

Mormugao Port Trust

24-06-2014

879.04

767.18

6

Sound & Light Show at Diu Fort, Diu

Daman & Diu

ITDC

28-02-2015

775.54

620.43

7

Illumination of monuments in Varanasi/Sarnath (Dhamekh Stupa in SarnathChaukhandi Stupa in Sarnath, Tomb of Lalkan in Sarnath and Man Mahal in Banaras).

Uttar Pradesh

ITDC

28-02-2015

512.43

381.47

8

Development of Kanoji Angre Lighthouse as a tourist Destination

Maharashtra

Mumbai Port Trust

09-08-2016

1500

1500

9

Development of a Walkway/Promenade on Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kerala

Kerala

Cochin Port Trust

28-10-2016

901

826.29

10

Central Financial Assistance for upgrading of Births & Backup area of Ernakulam Wharf

Kerala

Cochin Port Trust

31-03-2017

2141

1912.8

11

Project for Up-gradation of Golf Course at SAI Trivandrum Golf Club by the Sports Authority of India

Kerala

SAI

31-03-2017

2464.99

1232.49

12

Sound and Light Show at Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore, Haryana.

Haryana

ITDC

16-10-2017

600

300

13

Sound and Light Show at Puttaparthy, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

ITDC

27-11-2017

708.67

354.34

14

Up-gradation/ modernization to International Cruise terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai. 

Maharashtra

Mumbai Port Trust 

29-12-2017

1250

1250

15

Illumination of three monuments in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-
1. Dashashwamedh Ghat to Darbhanga Ghat (stretch of 300 m)
2.  Tulsi Manas Mandir
3. Sarnath Museum

Uttar Pradesh

CPWD

21-12-2017

293.55

293.55

16

Infrastructural Development at JCP Attari, Wagha Border

Punjab

BSF

12-06-2018

1312

1029.59

17

Improvement of immigration facility and deepening of existing cruise berth at Mormugao Port Trust

Goa

Mormugao Port Trust

24-08-2018

1316.4

658.2

18

Developing infrastructure at Cochin Port Cruise Terminal.

Kerala

Cochin Port Trust

12-12-2018

120.79

114.17

19

Creation of additional tourism facilities at the Cochin Port Trust Walkway

Kerala

Cochin Port Trust

12-12-2018

466.47

466.47

20

Construction of Cruise-Cum-Costal Cargo Terminal at Channel berth area in Outer Harbour of Visakhapatnam Port

Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam Port Trust

14-12-2018

3850

2991

21

Restoration/ Renovation of ‘Jallianwala Bagh Memorial’ & Additional work to be taken at Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial at Amritsar, Punjab.   

Punjab (GFR)

ASI

08-03-2019

2302

2250

22

Sound and Light Show at (Purana Quila) Delhi

Delhi

ITDC

05-08-2019

1404

685

23

Development of Additional infrastructure in the new Cochin Port Trust Terminal

Kerala

Cochin Port Trust

13-12-2019

1029.7

888.62

24

Illumination of Building of National Gallery of Modern Art

Delhi

NCSM

19-12-2019

380

304

25

Development & renovation of selected facilities of National Museum

Delhi

NCSM

26-12-2019

4373

2186

26

Development of Jetties at 9 main points of embarkation/disembarkation of River Cruize on National Water ways No. 1 & 2

Assam

IWAI

28-04-2020

2803.05

700.76

27

Tourism Infrastructure at Beltaal Lake, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh by ITDC.

Madhya Pradesh

ITDC

29-09-2020

2315.30

1008.27

28

Sound & Light Show at Leh, Ladakh & Water Screen Projection Multimedia Show at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil, Ladakh

Leh & Ladakh

ITDC

26-11-2020

2321.99

765.99

29

3D visual projection mapping of NGMA Building

Delhi

NCSM

31-03-2021

616.27

464.58

30

Development of Convention Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl.

Mizoram

WAPCOS

31-03-2021

3994.75

3057.03

31

Development of International and Domestic Cruse Terminal and allied facilities at Murmugao Port Trust, Goa

Goa

Mormugao Port Trust

10-09-2021

5000

4000

32

Upgradation/Modernization to International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai Port Trust

Maharashtra

Mumbai Port Trust

20-12-2021

3750

3000

33

Development of 22 viewpoints in North Eastern State
(i) Nagaland (2 view points)- Rs.5.77 Crore
(ii) Meghalaya (3 view points) – Rs.6.26 Crore
(iii) Mizoram (9 view points)- Rs.12.78 Crore
(iv) Arunachal Pradesh (4 view points) – Rs.6.25 Crore
(v) Manipur (3 view points)- Rs.5.93 Crore
(vi) Sikkim/West Bengal (1 view point)- Rs.3.70 Crore

NER

NHIDCL

11-10-2022

4444

3555.4

34

Development of Border Tourism at Shri Tanot Complex, Jaisalmer Sector

Rajasthan

BSF

05-07-2022

1767.66

883.83

35

Multimedia Laser Show with Water Screen and Musical Fountain at Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad, Telangana

Telangana

BECIL

31-10-2022

5000.04

4090

36

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Digital Multimedia Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts University, Hyderabad Telangana

Telangana

BECIL

22-12-2022

1179.93

943.47

37

Project ‘Major Upgradation of National Science Centre

Delhi

NCSM

27-03-2023

3180

18

38

Installation of Musical Fountain & Water Screen Multimedia based projection show at Nawal Sagar Lake, Bundi

Rajasthan

ITDC

04-10-2023

925.67

92.57

39

Development of Light & Sound and Multimedia Show at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Delhi

ITDC

28-03-2024

4712.4

471

40

3D Mapping with Aqua Screen Projection and Sound Show at Buxar, Bihar and Dynamic Lighting & Motif at Ram Rekha Ghat, Bihar

Bihar

BECIL

10-06-2024

599.96

59.99

 

Total (Lakhs)

78,861.10

51,416.04

 

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