Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism sanctioned various projects under Swadesh Darshan and other schemes to develop Tourism Infrastructure in Assam
Posted On:
04 FEB 2026 2:32PM by PIB Delhi
The 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 ongoing Central Sector Schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’, ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0)’, ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’, ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’, ‘Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development(ACA)’ supplements the efforts of the States/UTs/Central Agencies by providing financial assistance for the development of tourism related infrastructure in consultation with them.
The Ministry of Tourism under these schemes has sanctioned various projects for tourism infrastructure development in the State of Assam, the details of which is at annexure. Under aforementioned schemes, the Ministry seeks to develop tourism infrastructure in a holistic and sustainable manner with the objective of boosting tourism, conserving local culture, generating employment and strengthening the local economy.
Proposals for seeking financial assistance for the development of the tourism infrastructure are formulated by the concerned State/UT/Central Agency. The proposals received are examined in accordance with the prescribed guidelines, and financial assistance is provided subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 2nd February 2026.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]com
ANNEXURE
List of projects sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism in the State of Assam:
|
Scheme
|
S.
No.
|
Name of Project
|
Sanction Year
|
Sanction Cost
(₹ in Crore)
|
|
Swadesh Darshan 1.0
|
i.
|
Development of Manas– Probitora– Nameri– Kaziranga– Dibru– Saikhowa
|
2015
|
94.68
|
|
ii.
|
Development of Tezpur – Majuli – Sibsagar
|
2017
|
90.98
|
|
|
Total Sanction Cost
|
|
185.66
|
|
Swadesh Darshan 2.0
|
i.
|
Kokrajhar Wetland Experience
|
2024
|
26.67
|
|
ii.
|
Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate Experience in Jorhat
|
2024
|
23.88
|
|
|
Total Sanction Cost
|
|
50.56
|
|
Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)
|
i.
|
Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar
|
2025
|
9.99
|
|
|
Total Sanction Cost
|
|
9.99
|
|
PRASHAD
|
i.
|
Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati
|
2015
|
29.80
|
|
|
Total Sanction Cost
|
|
29.80
|
|
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)
|
i.
|
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati
|
2024
|
97.12
|
|
ii.
|
Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar
|
2024
|
94.76
|
|
|
Total Sanction Cost
|
|
191.88
|
|
Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development (ACA)
|
i.
|
Development of Jetties at 9 main points of embarkation/disembarkation of River Cruize on National Water ways No. 1 & 2
|
2020
|
28.03
|
|
ii.
|
Kamakhya Railway Station
|
2018
|
4.96
|
|
iii.
|
Guwahati Railway Station
|
2018
|
4.99
|
|
|
Total Sanctioned cost
|
|
37.98
|
|
|
|
Total Central Assistance
|
|
505.87
|
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