Ministry of Tourism
Destinations under CBDD Scheme
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28 JUL 2025 3:32PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Tourism has identified 42 destinations under 4 themes viz. Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism and Amrit Dharohar and Vibrant Villages Program under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme. Based on the proposals received from the respective State Governments/ UT Administrations and in line with the scheme guidelines etc., the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 36 projects in the country including in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, details of which is at Annexure-I. The projects sanctioned under the CBDD are implemented by the State Implementing Agencies and the project completion timeline is designated as March, 2026.
While development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products is primarily undertaken by the respective State Government/ Union Territory (UT) Administration, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan(SD)’, Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ – a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan, ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ and ‘Assistance to Central Agencies’ schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies subject to availability of funds, adherence to scheme guidelines, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the State Government etc. In addition, Government of India under its initiative for ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’ has also provided financial assistance to the States for development of tourism projects. Details of the financial assistance to the State of Telangana for development of tourism projects under SD, SD2.0, PRASHAD and SASCI schemes is at Annexure-II.
Implementation of the above-mentioned projects and its operation and management also contributes to increase in employment generation in general in the country including Telangana.
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]com
ANNEXURE-I
List of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme
|
S. No.
|
State/UT
|
Year of Sanction
|
Name of the Project
|
Theme
|
Sanctioned Cost
(₹ Crore)
|
Amount Authorized for utilization (₹ Crore)
|
|
1
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Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Ahobilam-A spiritual Odyssey
Major components: Streetscaping of the arterial road, facelift of Sannidhi Street, organized parking with solar shelters, an experience center and museum in Lower
Ahobilam, and revitalization of the tank pathway, plaza development at Sri Malola Narasimha Swamy Temple, improvement of trekking pathways, etc.
|
Culture & Heritage
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
2
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar
Major components: Buddhist Experience centre, Zen Garden, Restaurant, Pods, and other facilities like Ticketing Counter, public conveniences etc.
|
Spiritual Tourism
|
25.00
|
2.50
|
|
3
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Bichom Dam Adventure & Eco-Tourism Project
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.90
|
0.98
|
|
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
|
0.99
|
|
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 Mayali Bagicha as Eco Tourism Destination
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.97
|
0.99
|
|
8
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Beautification and Development of Harvalem Waterfall at Mayem Village
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.81
|
0.99
|
|
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
|
0.10
|
|
12
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Kaza
|
Culture & Heritage
|
24.82
|
2.49
|
|
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
|
0.99
|
|
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, Langthabal Konug
|
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
|
2.50
|
|
24
|
Nagaland
|
2024-25
|
Deveropment of wings over Doyang: An Eco-Tourism Haven' Doyang Reservoir
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
10.00
|
0.10
|
|
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 symbor 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
|
2.49
|
|
32
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Development of Eco-TourisJn Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy
|
Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites
|
9.98
|
0.99
|
|
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
|
Vibrant Village Programme
|
17.60
|
1.76
|
|
36
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Mana Haat project
|
Vibrant Village Programme
|
4.99
|
0.50
|
|
Total
|
|
648.10
|
63.05
|
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ANNEXURE-II
List of projects sanctioned in the state of Telangana under SD, PRASHAD, SD2.0, CBDD, ACA and SASCI
|
Sn
|
Name of the Project
|
Circuit/ Sanction Year
|
Sanctioned Amount (₹ Crore)
|
|
Swadesh Darshan
|
|
1.
|
Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district
|
Eco Circuit
2015-16
|
91.62
|
|
2.
|
Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls
|
Tribal Circuit
2016-17
|
79.87
|
|
3.
|
Development of QutubShahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond's Tomb
|
Heritage Circuit
2017-18
|
96.90
|
|
PRASHAD
|
|
1.
|
Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple
|
2020-21
|
38.90
|
|
2.
|
Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
|
2022-23
|
62.00
|
|
3.
|
Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam
|
2022-23
|
41.38
|
|
4.
|
Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam
|
2024-25
|
4.22
|
|
Swadesh Darshan 2.0
|
|
1.
|
“Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone”
|
2023-24
|
56.81
|
|
2.
|
“Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest”
|
2023-24
|
38.00
|
|
CBDD
|
|
1.
|
Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda
|
2024-25
|
25.00
|
|
2.
|
‘Development of Eco-Tourism Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy
|
2024-25
|
10.00
|
|
‘Assistance to Central Agencies’ (ACA)
|
|
1.
|
Joint Development of Hyderabad Railway Station
|
2016-17
|
4.41
|
|
2.
|
Multimedia Laser Show with Water Screen and Musical Fountain at Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad, Telangana
|
2022-23
|
50.00
|
|
3.
|
Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Digital Multimedia Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts University, Hyderabad Telangana
|
2022-23
|
11.80
|
|
4.
|
Facade Illumination of Kanchiguda Railway Station Heritage Building
|
2023-24
|
3.41
|
|
SASCI
|
|
1.
|
Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa
|
2024-25
|
73.74
|
|
2.
|
Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala
|
2024-25
|
68.10
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(Release ID: 2149257)