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Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
01 DEC 2025 3:36PM by PIB Delhi
Development of Tourist Destinations

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)

  1.  

Andhra Pradesh

2024-25

Bapatala

Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience

97.52

9.75
  1.  

Andhra Pradesh

2023-24

Araku-Lambasingi

Borra Cave Experience at Araku

29.88

2.99
  1.  

Arunachal Pradesh

2023-24

Nacho

Unlock Nacho Expedition

14.02

1.40
  1.  

Arunachal Pradesh

2023-24

Mechuka

Mechuka Cultural Haat

18.48

1.85
  1.  

Arunachal Pradesh

2023-24

Mechuka

Mechuka Adventure Park

12.75

1.28
  1.  

Assam

2023-24

Kokrajhar

Kokrajhar Wetland Experience

26.67

2.66
  1.  

Assam

2023-24

Jorhat

Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate

23.88

2.39
  1.  

Bihar

2024-25

Bodh Gaya

Development of the Buddhist Meditation &Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya

165.44

16.54
  1.  

Chhattisgarh

2024-25

Kawardha

Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kabirdham District

145.99

 

14.59
  1.  

Dadra Nagar & Haveli and Daman &Diu

2024-25

Daman

Daman Convention Centre

147.13

0.00
  1.  

Goa

2023-24

Porvorim

Porvorim Creek Experience

24.07

2.40
  1.  

Goa

2023-24

Colva

Colva Beach Experience

19.89

1.99
  1.  

Haryana

2024-25

Panchkula

Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park

26.68

 

2.67
  1.  

Haryana

2024-25

Panchkula

Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden

65.82

6.58
  1.  

Himachal Pradesh

2024-25

Maa Chintpurni Temple (District - Una)

Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una

56.26

5.63
  1.  

Karnataka

2023-24

Hampi

Setting up of ‘Traveller nooks’

25.64

2.56
  1.  

Karnataka

2023-24

Mysuru

Tonga ride Heritage experience zone

2.72

0.27
  1.  

Karnataka

2023-24

Mysuru

Ecological Experience Zone

18.48

1.85
  1.  

Kerala

2023-24

Kumarakom

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience

13.81

1.38
  1.  

Kerala

2024-25

Alappuzha

Alappuzha: A Global Water Wonderland

93.18

 

9.32
  1.  

Kerala

2024-25

Malampuzha

Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park

75.87

7.59
  1.  

Ladakh

2023-24

Leh

Julley Leh Biodiversity Park

23.17

2.32
  1.  

Ladakh

2023-24

Kargil

Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience

11.91

1.19
  1.  

Lakshadweep

2024-25

Bangaram

Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Bangaram

81.18

8.12
  1.  

Madhya Pradesh

2023-24

Gwalior

Phoolbagh Experience Zone

16.74

1.67
  1.  

Madhya Pradesh

2023-24

Chitrakoot

Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot

27.21

2.72
  1.  

Madhya Pradesh

2024-25

Pitambara Peeth, Datia

Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia

44.24

4.42
  1.  

Maharashtra

2023-24

Pune

Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3

76.22

7.62
  1.  

Meghalaya

2023-24

Sohra

Waterfall Trails Experience

27.60

2.76
  1.  

Meghalaya

2023-24

Sohra

Meghalayan Age Cave Experience

32.45

3.25
  1.  

Mizoram

2024-25

Champhai

Eco Resort Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur&Mualbuhvum, Champhai

38.85

3.89
  1.  

Mizoram

2024-25

Champhai

Heritage and Cultural Centre, Champhai

33.87

3.39
  1.  

Mizoram

2025-26

Thingsulthliah

Construction of Conference Centre

99.71

0.00
  1.  

Nagaland

2023-24

Chumoukedima

Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint

7.87

0.79
  1.  

Nagaland

2023-24

Chumuoukedima

Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat

21.56

2.16
  1.  

Nagaland

2024-25

Chumuoukedima

Adventure Tourism Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema

32.54

3.25
  1.  

Puducherry

2023-24

Karaikal

Karaikal beach and waterfront experience

20.29

0.00
  1.  

Punjab

2023-24

Kapurthala

Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland

20.06

0.00
  1.  

Punjab

2023-24

Amritsar

Border Tourism Experience at Attari

25.91

2.59
  1.  

Rajasthan

2023-24

Bundi

Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan

21.65

2.17
  1.  

Rajasthan

2024-25

Sikar

Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)

87.87

8.79
  1.  

Rajasthan

2024-25

Karni Mata temple, Bikaner dist.

Development Works at Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner

22.58

 

2.26
  1.  

Rajasthan

2024-25

MalaseriDungari (District - Bhilwara)

Development of MalaseriDungri, Bhilwara District

48.73

4.87
  1.  

Sikkim

2023-24

Gyalshing

Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster

15.41

1.54
  1.  

Sikkim

2023-24

Gangtok

Gangtok Cultural Village

22.60

2.26
  1.  

Tamil Nadu

2023-24

Mamallapuram

Immersive experience at Shore Temple

30.02

0.00
  1.  

Telangana

2023-24

Bhongir

Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone

56.82

5.68
  1.  

Telangana

2023-24

Ananathagiri

Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest

38.01

3.80
  1.  

Tripura

2024-25

Agartala

Tripura Heritage Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2)

48.95

4.89
  1.  

Uttar Pradesh

2023-24

Prayagraj

Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp

14.52

1.45
  1.  

Uttar Pradesh

2023-24

Naimisaranya

Vedic- wellness Experience

17.80

0.00
  1.  

Uttarakhand

2023-24

Pithoragarh

Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji

17.86

1.79
  1.  

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

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
  1.  

Tirthankar Circuit
2016-17

Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri

33.96
  1.  

Spiritual Circuit
2016-17

Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj – Dharmshala- Deoghar

44.76
  1.  

Buddhist Circuit
2016-17

Development of Buddhist circuit- Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya

95.18
  1.  

Rural Circuit
2017-18

Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia

44.27
  1.  

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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