Ministry of Tourism
Inclusion of Emerging Tourism Trends in SDS 2.0
Posted On:
04 AUG 2025 5:05PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Tourism launched its ‘Swadesh Darshan scheme (SDS)’ in 2014-15 with the idea to develop tourism infrastructure under identified thematic tourism circuits in the country. The scheme was revamped as ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’ with the aim to develop sustainable tourism destinations with tourist and destination centric approach and has sanctioned 52 projects. In addition, the Ministry has also sanctioned 36 projects under ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan. Further Government of India under ‘Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’ scheme has also sanctioned 40 projects in the country. The projects under the above-mentioned scheme were sanctioned on receipt of the project proposals from the States, its assessment, availability of funds, inter-se priority etc. Details of projects sanctioned under SD2.0, CBDD and SASCI is annexed.
The Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme recognizes that in order to minimize the negative impacts and maximise positive impacts, sustainable and responsible tourism is a key. It encourages adoption of principles of sustainable tourism including environmental sustainability, socio-cultural sustainability and economic sustainability. The scheme focuses on development of variety of tourism projects including new emerging trends in order to provide enhanced experience to the tourists.
No specific study has been undertaken to incorporate emerging trends in Swadesh Darshan scheme. However, the scheme guidelines provide an illustrative list of components which can enhance tourism potential covering tourism core products, tourism activities, performing art infra, sanitation & safety, connectivity & parking, general site development, soft interventions etc. The projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0, CBDD and SASCI schemes include a variety of projects covering various tourism trends and immersive experiences such as beach experience, cave experience, adventure, border experience, meditation centre, convention centre, religious & spiritual aspects, bird sanctuary, historical theme park, tribal culture experience, fort, bio-diversity and eco-recreation, sub-marine tourism etc.
In order to provide better connectivity, the Ministry under its schemes also provides assistance for last mile connectivity. The Ministry co-ordinates with concerned line Ministries to improve connectivity including road and air connectivity.
As informed by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), MoCA has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) on 21.10.2016 to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country and make air travel affordable to the masses. During the 3rd round of bidding under the UDAN Scheme, a total of 106 tourism-specific routes were incorporated at the request of Ministry of Tourism.
A total of 53 Tourism RCS routes operated till 31.01.2025 under UDAN with 100% VGF support by Ministry of Tourism, providing direct air connectivity to tourist destinations and cultural sites in the country.
The government has also announced the launch of modified UDAN Scheme to increase regional connectivity to 120 new destinations across the country and cater to 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years. The scheme will also support helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational and North East Region districts.
The Ministry has launched the revamped version of Incredible India Digital Platform (IIDP) as a comprehensive resource of travellers and stakeholders interested in exploring the country’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and diverse attractions. The IIDP uses an AI-powered tool that personalizes visitor experiences by offering real-time weather updates, city exploration, and essential travel services. The portal has also partnered with several Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and stakeholders for seamless booking of flights, hotels, cabs & buses and tickets for ASI monuments.
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
List of Sanctioned Projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0
|
S No.
|
State
|
Year of Sanction
|
Destination
|
Name of the Experience
|
Sanctioned Cost
(₹ Crore)
|
|
1
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Bapatala
|
Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience
|
97.52
|
|
2
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Araku-Lambasingi
|
Borra Cave Experience at Araku
|
29.87
|
|
3
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Nacho
|
Unlock Nacho Expedition
|
14.02
|
|
4
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Mechuka
|
Mechuka Cultural Haat
|
18.48
|
|
5
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Mechuka
|
Mechuka Adventure Park
|
12.75
|
|
6
|
Assam
|
2023-24
|
Kokrajhar
|
Kokrajhar Wetland Experience
|
26.67
|
|
7
|
Assam
|
2023-24
|
Jorhat
|
Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate
|
23.88
|
|
8
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Bodh Gaya
|
Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
|
165.44
|
|
9
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Kawardha
|
Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kabirdham District
|
145.99
|
|
10
|
Dadra Nagar & Haveli and Daman & Diu
|
2024-25
|
Daman
|
Daman Convention Centre
|
147.13
|
|
11
|
Goa
|
2023-24
|
Porvorim
|
Porvorim Creek Experience
|
24.07
|
|
12
|
Goa
|
2023-24
|
Colva
|
Colva Beach Experience
|
19.98
|
|
13
|
Haryana
|
2024-25
|
Panchkula
|
Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park
|
26.68
|
|
14
|
Haryana
|
2024-25
|
Panchkula
|
Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden
|
65.82
|
|
15
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Maa Chintpurni Temple (District - Una)
|
Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una
|
56.26
|
|
16
|
Karnataka
|
2023-24
|
Hampi
|
Setting up of ‘Traveller nooks’
|
25.63
|
|
17
|
Karnataka
|
2023-24
|
Mysuru
|
Tonga ride Heritage experience zone
|
2.71
|
|
18
|
Karnataka
|
2023-24
|
Mysuru
|
Ecological Experience Zone
|
18.48
|
|
19
|
Kerala
|
2023-24
|
Kumarakom
|
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience
|
13.92
|
|
20
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Alappuzha
|
Alappuzha: A Global Water Wonderland
|
93.17
|
|
21
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Malampuzha
|
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park
|
75.87
|
|
22
|
Ladakh
|
2023-24
|
Leh
|
Julley Leh Biodiversity Park
|
23.16
|
|
23
|
Ladakh
|
2023-24
|
Kargil
|
Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience
|
11.91
|
|
24
|
Lakshadweep
|
2024-25
|
Bangaram
|
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Bangaram
|
81.18
|
|
25
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Gwalior
|
Phoolbagh Experience Zone
|
16.73
|
|
26
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Chitrakoot
|
Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot
|
27.21
|
|
27
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Pitambara Peeth, Datia
|
Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia
|
44.24
|
|
28
|
Maharashtra
|
2023-24
|
Pune
|
Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3
|
76.22
|
|
29
|
Meghalaya
|
2023-24
|
Sohra
|
Waterfall Trails Experience
|
27.84
|
|
30
|
Meghalaya
|
2023-24
|
Sohra
|
Meghalayan Age Cave Experience
|
32.45
|
|
31
|
Mizoram
|
2024-25
|
Champhai
|
Eco Resort Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur & Mualbuhvum, Champhai
|
38.85
|
|
32
|
Mizoram
|
2024-25
|
Champhai
|
Heritage and Cultural Centre, Champhai
|
33.87
|
|
33
|
Nagaland
|
2023-24
|
Chumoukedima
|
Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint
|
7.87
|
|
34
|
Nagaland
|
2023-24
|
Chumuoukedima
|
Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat
|
21.56
|
|
35
|
Nagaland
|
2024-25
|
Chumuoukedima
|
Adventure Tourism Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema
|
32.54
|
|
36
|
Puducherry
|
2023-24
|
Karaikal
|
Karaikal beach and waterfront experience
|
20.29
|
|
37
|
Punjab
|
2023-24
|
Kapurthala
|
Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland
|
20.06
|
|
38
|
Punjab
|
2023-24
|
Amritsar
|
Border Tourism Experience at Attari
|
25.90
|
|
39
|
Rajasthan
|
2023-24
|
Bundi
|
Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan
|
21.65
|
|
40
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Sikar
|
Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)
|
87.87
|
|
41
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Karni Mata temple, Bikaner dist.
|
Development Works at Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner
|
22.57
|
|
42
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Malaseri Dungari (District - Bhilwara)
|
Development of Malaseri Dungri, Bhilwara District
|
48.73
|
|
43
|
Sikkim
|
2023-24
|
Gyalshing
|
Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster
|
15.40
|
|
44
|
Sikkim
|
2023-24
|
Gangtok
|
Gangtok Cultural Village
|
22.59
|
|
45
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2023-24
|
Mamallapuram
|
Immersive experience at Shore Temple
|
30.02
|
|
46
|
Telangana
|
2023-24
|
Bhongir
|
Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone
|
56.81
|
|
47
|
Telangana
|
2023-24
|
Ananathagiri
|
Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest
|
38.00
|
|
48
|
Tripura
|
2024-25
|
Agartala
|
Tripura Heritage Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2)
|
48.94
|
|
49
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Prayagraj
|
Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp
|
14.52
|
|
50
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2023-24
|
Naimisaranya
|
Vedic- wellness Experience
|
17.80
|
|
51
|
Uttarakhand
|
2023-24
|
Pithoragarh
|
Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji
|
17.86
|
|
52
|
Uttarakhand
|
2023-24
|
Champawat
|
Tea Garden Experience
|
19.89
|
|
TOTAL AMOUNT
|
2108.87
|
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
|
Sanctioned Cost (In ₹ Crore)
|
|
1
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Ahobilam-A spiritual Odyssey
|
25.00
|
|
2
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar
|
25.00
|
|
3
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Bichom Dam Adventure & Eco-Tourism Project
|
9.90
|
|
4
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Kibhito Frontier Tourism - Gateway to Serenity
|
4.96
|
|
5
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar
|
9.99
|
|
6
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Development of Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran
|
24.29
|
|
7
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Mayali Bagicha as Eco Tourism Destination
|
9.97
|
|
8
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Beautification and Development of Harvalem Waterfall at Mayem Village
|
9.81
|
|
9
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Transformation of sharmishtha Lake: Light & culture at Vadnagar
|
17.29
|
|
10
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
The Sacred Ocean Retreat at Harsiddhi Shore, Porbandar
|
24.66
|
|
11
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
THOL: Transformative Tourism' Harmonious Sustainability, Optimized Skilling' Leading Technology
|
9.96
|
|
12
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Kaza
|
24.82
|
|
13
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Rakchham, Chhitkul
|
4.96
|
|
14
|
Jharkhand
|
2024-25
|
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Ramrekha Dham, Simdega
|
18.87
|
|
15
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Thalassery: The Spiritual Nexus
|
25.00
|
|
16
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Varkala- Dakshin Kashi
|
25.00
|
|
17
|
Ladakh
|
2024-25
|
Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Tourism Hub: Integrating wildlife Sightings and community progress
|
9.82
|
|
18
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Medieval Splendor 2.0, Orchha
|
25.00
|
|
19
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
Development of Ahmednagar Fort
|
25.00
|
|
20
|
Manipur
|
2024-25
|
Development of Ancient capital of Manipur, Langthabal Konug
|
24.69
|
|
21
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
Mawphlang cultural & Heritage centre
|
24.87
|
|
22
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
Nartiang Spiritual & Cultural Centre
|
24.87
|
|
23
|
Nagaland
|
2024-25
|
Soulful Trails: The Impur Heritage Experience, Impur Village
|
24.94
|
|
24
|
Nagaland
|
2024-25
|
Deveropment of wings over Doyang: An Eco-Tourism Haven' Doyang Reservoir
|
10.00
|
|
25
|
Puducherry
|
2024-25
|
Development of White Town
|
22.19
|
|
26
|
Punjab
|
2024-25
|
Cultural and Heritage Strech at Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur
|
25.00
|
|
27
|
Punjab
|
2024-25
|
Heritage street -A symbor of peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar
|
24.90
|
|
28
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Echoes of Valor: The Gnathang Valley Experience," Gnathang Village
|
5.00
|
|
29
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Unity and Heritage, Kabi, Mangan
|
24.96
|
|
30
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
lconic Transformation of Rameswaram
|
20.01
|
|
31
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda
|
24.85
|
|
32
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Development of Eco-TourisJn Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy
|
9.98
|
|
33
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Cultural Landscape at Mahoba
|
24.98
|
|
34
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Development of Jadung Festive Ground', Jadung
|
4.99
|
|
35
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Development of Kainchidham campus, Kainchidham
|
17.60
|
|
36
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Mana Haat project
|
4.99
|
|
TOTAL AMOUNT
|
648.10
|
List of Projects Sanctioned under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI Scheme) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale
|
S. No.
|
State
|
Year of Sanction
|
Name of the Project
|
Sanctioned Cost
(In ₹ Crore)
|
|
1
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Enriching the fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota
|
77.91
|
|
2
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram,
|
94.44
|
|
3
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat
|
46.48
|
|
4
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati
|
97.12
|
|
5
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar
|
94.76
|
|
6
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa
|
97.61
|
|
7
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat
|
49.51
|
|
8
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur
|
95.79
|
|
9
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur
|
51.87
|
|
10
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda
|
97.46
|
|
11
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Townsquare in Porvorim
|
90.74
|
|
12
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar
|
99.50
|
|
13
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo
|
51.56
|
|
14
|
Jharkhand
|
2024-25
|
Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya” in Koderma
|
34.87
|
|
15
|
Karnataka
|
2024-25
|
Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru
|
99.17
|
|
16
|
Karnataka
|
2024-25
|
Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi
|
100.00
|
|
17
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam
|
59.71
|
|
18
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa
|
95.34
|
|
19
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha
|
99.92
|
|
20
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal
|
99.38
|
|
21
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg
|
46.91
|
|
22
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik
|
99.14
|
|
23
|
Manipur
|
2024-25
|
Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak
|
89.48
|
|
24
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu
|
99.27
|
|
25
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong
|
99.27
|
|
26
|
Odisha
|
2024-25
|
Development of Hirakund
|
99.90
|
|
27
|
Odisha
|
2024-25
|
Development of Satkosia
|
99.99
|
|
28
|
Punjab
|
2024-25
|
Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar
|
53.45
|
|
29
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur
|
49.31
|
|
30
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur
|
96.61
|
|
31
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi
|
97.37
|
|
32
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Border Experience in Nathula
|
68.19
|
|
33
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram
|
99.67
|
|
34
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
Garden of Flowers in Devala
|
70.23
|
|
35
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa
|
73.74
|
|
36
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala
|
68.10
|
|
37
|
Tripura
|
2024-25
|
Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati
|
97.70
|
|
38
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra
|
74.05
|
|
39
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti
|
80.24
|
|
40
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh
|
100.00
|
|
TOTAL AMOUNT
|
3295.76
|
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(Release ID: 2152149)
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