Ministry of Tourism
Development of Tourist Destinations
प्रविष्टि तिथि:
01 DEC 2025 3:36PM 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 central sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’& ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development in the country by extending financial assistance to the SGs/UTAs in synergy with the scheme guidelines, receipt of the project proposals from the concerned State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, availability of funds etc. Ministry of Tourism has revamped the Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable tourism destinations. Accordingly, a total of 53 projects for Rs.2208.27 Crore are sanctioned under SD2.0 scheme and 36 projects for Rs.648.11 Crore are sanctioned under CBDD initiative. Under these schemes, the funds are authorized by the Ministry of Tourism for implementation of projects and is utilized by the concerned State/UT Implementing Agency. The details of the sanctioned projects under SD2.0 and CBDD including funds authorized for utilization is annexed.
In line with the budget announcement 2025-26, the Ministry of Tourism formulated draft frameworks for destination development and destination management and has undertaken consultations with tourism stakeholders including State Governments/UT Administrations. As of now, no destination is selected under this initiative.
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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ANNEXURE
(i) Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme:
|
Sl . No.
|
State
|
Year of Sanction
|
Destination
|
Name of the Experience
|
Sanctioned Cost
(₹ Crore)
|
Amount Authorised for utilization by Implementing Agency (₹ Crore)
|
-
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Bapatala
|
Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience
|
97.52
|
9.75
|
-
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Araku-Lambasingi
|
Borra Cave Experience at Araku
|
29.88
|
2.99
|
-
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Nacho
|
Unlock Nacho Expedition
|
14.02
|
1.40
|
-
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Mechuka
|
Mechuka Cultural Haat
|
18.48
|
1.85
|
-
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Mechuka
|
Mechuka Adventure Park
|
12.75
|
1.28
|
-
|
Assam
|
2023-24
|
Kokrajhar
|
Kokrajhar Wetland Experience
|
26.67
|
2.66
|
-
|
Assam
|
2023-24
|
Jorhat
|
Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate
|
23.88
|
2.39
|
-
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Bodh Gaya
|
Development of the Buddhist Meditation &Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
|
165.44
|
16.54
|
-
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Kawardha
|
Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kabirdham District
|
145.99
|
14.59
|
-
|
Dadra Nagar & Haveli and Daman &Diu
|
2024-25
|
Daman
|
Daman Convention Centre
|
147.13
|
0.00
|
-
|
Goa
|
2023-24
|
Porvorim
|
Porvorim Creek Experience
|
24.07
|
2.40
|
-
|
Goa
|
2023-24
|
Colva
|
Colva Beach Experience
|
19.89
|
1.99
|
-
|
Haryana
|
2024-25
|
Panchkula
|
Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park
|
26.68
|
2.67
|
-
|
Haryana
|
2024-25
|
Panchkula
|
Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden
|
65.82
|
6.58
|
-
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Maa Chintpurni Temple (District - Una)
|
Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una
|
56.26
|
5.63
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
2023-24
|
Hampi
|
Setting up of ‘Traveller nooks’
|
25.64
|
2.56
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
2023-24
|
Mysuru
|
Tonga ride Heritage experience zone
|
2.72
|
0.27
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
2023-24
|
Mysuru
|
Ecological Experience Zone
|
18.48
|
1.85
|
-
|
Kerala
|
2023-24
|
Kumarakom
|
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience
|
13.81
|
1.38
|
-
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Alappuzha
|
Alappuzha: A Global Water Wonderland
|
93.18
|
9.32
|
-
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Malampuzha
|
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park
|
75.87
|
7.59
|
-
|
Ladakh
|
2023-24
|
Leh
|
Julley Leh Biodiversity Park
|
23.17
|
2.32
|
-
|
Ladakh
|
2023-24
|
Kargil
|
Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience
|
11.91
|
1.19
|
-
|
Lakshadweep
|
2024-25
|
Bangaram
|
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Bangaram
|
81.18
|
8.12
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Gwalior
|
Phoolbagh Experience Zone
|
16.74
|
1.67
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Chitrakoot
|
Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot
|
27.21
|
2.72
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Pitambara Peeth, Datia
|
Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia
|
44.24
|
4.42
|
-
|
Maharashtra
|
2023-24
|
Pune
|
Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3
|
76.22
|
7.62
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
2023-24
|
Sohra
|
Waterfall Trails Experience
|
27.60
|
2.76
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
2023-24
|
Sohra
|
Meghalayan Age Cave Experience
|
32.45
|
3.25
|
-
|
Mizoram
|
2024-25
|
Champhai
|
Eco Resort Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur&Mualbuhvum, Champhai
|
38.85
|
3.89
|
-
|
Mizoram
|
2024-25
|
Champhai
|
Heritage and Cultural Centre, Champhai
|
33.87
|
3.39
|
-
|
Mizoram
|
2025-26
|
Thingsulthliah
|
Construction of Conference Centre
|
99.71
|
0.00
|
-
|
Nagaland
|
2023-24
|
Chumoukedima
|
Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint
|
7.87
|
0.79
|
-
|
Nagaland
|
2023-24
|
Chumuoukedima
|
Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat
|
21.56
|
2.16
|
-
|
Nagaland
|
2024-25
|
Chumuoukedima
|
Adventure Tourism Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema
|
32.54
|
3.25
|
-
|
Puducherry
|
2023-24
|
Karaikal
|
Karaikal beach and waterfront experience
|
20.29
|
0.00
|
-
|
Punjab
|
2023-24
|
Kapurthala
|
Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland
|
20.06
|
0.00
|
-
|
Punjab
|
2023-24
|
Amritsar
|
Border Tourism Experience at Attari
|
25.91
|
2.59
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2023-24
|
Bundi
|
Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan
|
21.65
|
2.17
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Sikar
|
Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)
|
87.87
|
8.79
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Karni Mata temple, Bikaner dist.
|
Development Works at Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner
|
22.58
|
2.26
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
MalaseriDungari (District - Bhilwara)
|
Development of MalaseriDungri, Bhilwara District
|
48.73
|
4.87
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
2023-24
|
Gyalshing
|
Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster
|
15.41
|
1.54
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
2023-24
|
Gangtok
|
Gangtok Cultural Village
|
22.60
|
2.26
|
-
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2023-24
|
Mamallapuram
|
Immersive experience at Shore Temple
|
30.02
|
0.00
|
-
|
Telangana
|
2023-24
|
Bhongir
|
Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone
|
56.82
|
5.68
|
-
|
Telangana
|
2023-24
|
Ananathagiri
|
Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest
|
38.01
|
3.80
|
-
|
Tripura
|
2024-25
|
Agartala
|
Tripura Heritage Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2)
|
48.95
|
4.89
|
-
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Prayagraj
|
Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp
|
14.52
|
1.45
|
-
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Naimisaranya
|
Vedic- wellness Experience
|
17.80
|
0.00
|
-
|
Uttarakhand
|
2023-24
|
Pithoragarh
|
Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji
|
17.86
|
1.79
|
-
|
Uttarakhand
|
2023-24
|
Champawat
|
Tea Garden Experience
|
19.89
|
1.99
|
|
TOTAL AMOUNT
|
2208.27
|
187.32
|
(ii) Details of Project sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme:
|
S. No.
|
State/UT
|
Year of Sanction
|
Name of the Project
|
Category
|
Sanctioned Cost (₹ Crore)
|
Amount Authorized for utilization by Implementing Agency
(₹ Crore)
|
|
1
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Ahobilam-A spiritual Odyssey
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
2
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar
|
Culture & Heritage
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
3
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Bichom Dam Adventure & Eco-Tourism Project
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.90
|
0.99
|
|
4
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Kibhito Frontier Tourism - Gateway to Serenity
|
Vibrant Village Programme
|
4.96
|
0.50
|
|
5
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.99
|
1.00
|
|
6
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Development of Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.29
|
2.43
|
|
7
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of MayaliBagicha as Eco Tourism Destination
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.97
|
1.00
|
|
8
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Beautification and Development of Harvalem Waterfall at Mayem Village
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.81
|
0.98
|
|
9
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Transformation of sharmishtha Lake: Light & culture at Vadnagar
|
Culture & Heritage
|
17.29
|
1.73
|
|
10
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
The Sacred Ocean Retreat at Harsiddhi Shore, Porbandar
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
24.66
|
2.47
|
|
11
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
THOL: Transformative Tourism' Harmonious Sustainability, Optimized Skilling' Leading Technology
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.96
|
1.00
|
|
12
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Kaza
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.82
|
2.48
|
|
13
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Rakchham, Chhitkul
|
Vibrant Village Programme
|
4.96
|
0.50
|
|
14
|
Jharkhand
|
2024-25
|
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Ramrekha Dham, Simdega
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
18.87
|
1.89
|
|
15
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Thalassery: The Spiritual Nexus
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
16
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Varkala- Dakshin Kashi
|
Culture & Heritage
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
17
|
Ladakh
|
2024-25
|
Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Tourism Hub: Integrating wildlife Sightings and community progress
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.82
|
0.98
|
|
18
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Medieval Splendor 2.0, Orchha
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
19
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
Development of Ahmednagar Fort
|
Culture & Heritage
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
20
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Manipur
|
2024-25
|
Development of Ancient capital of Manipur, LangthabalKonug
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.69
|
2.47
|
|
21
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
Mawphlang cultural & Heritage centre
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.87
|
2.49
|
|
22
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
Nartiang Spiritual & Cultural Centre
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
24.87
|
2.49
|
|
23
|
Nagaland
|
2024-25
|
Soulful Trails: The Impur Heritage Experience, Impur Village
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
24.94
|
2.49
|
|
24
|
Nagaland
|
2024-25
|
Development of wings over Doyang: An Eco-Tourism Haven' Doyang Reservoir
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
10.00
|
1.00
|
|
25
|
Puducherry
|
2024-25
|
Development of White Town
|
Culture & Heritage
|
22.19
|
2.22
|
|
26
|
Punjab
|
2024-25
|
Cultural and Heritage Strech at Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur
|
Culture & Heritage
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
27
|
Punjab
|
2024-25
|
Heritage street -A Symbol of peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
24.90
|
2.49
|
|
28
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Echoes of Valor: The Gnathang Valley Experience," Gnathang Village
|
Vibrant Village Programme
|
5.00
|
0.50
|
|
29
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Unity and Heritage, Kabi, Mangan
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
24.96
|
2.50
|
|
30
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
lconic Transformation of Rameswaram
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
20.01
|
2.00
|
|
31
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.85
|
2.48
|
|
32
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Development of Eco-Tourism Project at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.98
|
1.00
|
|
33
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Cultural Landscape at Mahoba
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.98
|
2.50
|
|
34
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Development of Jadung Festive Ground', Jadung
|
Vibrant Village Programme
|
4.99
|
0.50
|
|
35
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Development of Kainchidham campus, Kainchidham
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
17.60
|
1.76
|
|
36
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Mana Haat project
|
Vibrant Village Programme
|
4.99
|
0.50
|
|
Total
|
648.11
|
64.81
|
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ANNEXURE
(i) Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the State of Bihar:
(Amount in ₹Crore)
|
S.
No.
|
Circuit / Sanction Year
|
Name of the Project
|
Sanctioned Cost
|
-
|
Tirthankar Circuit
2016-17
|
Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri
|
33.96
|
-
|
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
|
Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj – Dharmshala- Deoghar
|
44.76
|
-
|
Buddhist Circuit
2016-17
|
Development of Buddhist circuit- Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya
|
95.18
|
-
|
Rural Circuit
2017-18
|
Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia
|
44.27
|
-
|
Spiritual Circuit
2017-18
|
Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh
|
44.55
|
(ii) Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme in the State of Bihar:
(Amount in ₹Crore)
|
S. No.
|
Year of Sanction
|
Destination
|
Name of the Experience
|
Sanctioned Cost
|
|
1.
|
2024-25
|
Bodh Gaya
|
Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
|
165.44
|
(iii) Details of Project sanctioned under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme in the State of Bihar:
(Amount in ₹Crore)
|
S.No.
|
Year of Sanction
|
Name of the Project
|
Category
|
Sanctioned Cost
|
|
1.
|
2024-25
|
Development of Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.29
|
(iv) Details of Project sanctioned under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Scheme in the State of Bihar:
(Amount in ₹Crore)
|
S.No.
|
Year of Sanction
|
Name of the Project
|
Sanctioned Cost
|
|
1.
|
2024-25
|
Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa
|
97.61
|
|
2.
|
2024-25
|
Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat
|
49.51
|
(v) Details of Project sanctioned under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme in the State of Bihar:
(Amount in ₹Crore)
|
S.
No.
|
Project Name
|
Sanction Year
|
Sanction Amount
|
|
1.
|
Development at Patna Sahib
|
2015-16
|
29.62
|
|
2.
|
Development of basic facilities at Vishnupad temple, Gaya, Bihar
|
2014-15
|
3.63
|
|
3.
|
Development of Ambika Bhawani Temple, Saran
|
2024-25
|
13.29
|
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