The Ministry of Tourism launched its Swadesh Darshan scheme in the year 2014-15 under which financial assistance is provided to the States/UT Administrations/Central Agencies etc. for development of Tourism Infrastructure in the country. Since its inception in 2014-15 till 2018-19, a total number of 76 projects, have been sanctioned in the country for a revised sanction amount of Rs.5287.90 Crore. Out of these 76 projects, 75 projects are reported physically complete.
The Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme in the form of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the mission to create a robust framework for integrated development of tourism destinations. In consultation with the State Governments/UT Administrations and in line with the scheme guidelines, 34 projects in the country have been sanctioned for development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 at a total cost of Rs.793.20 Crore.
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual,Augmentation Drive’ (PRASAD) has been launched by the Ministry of Tourism as a Central Sector Scheme with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. Since its launch in January 2015 and as on date the Ministry has sanctioned 48 projects in the country with approved cost of Rs.1646.99 Crore. 23 projects are reported physically complete.
Under ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI)’ Government of India has recently sanctioned 40 Projects in the country for Rs.3295.76 Crore. Launched Dekho Apna Desh Campaign to promote lesser known destinations, keep connected with stakeholders and encourage citizens to travel within the country. Launch of ‘Paryatan Mitra’ and ‘Paryatan Didi’ initiative.
