Infrastructure Development and Investment in Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Infrastructure Development and Investment in Tourism and Hospitality Sector
As per the information available, investments in the tourism and hospitality sector covering both debts disbursed by bank and Foreign Direct Investments is placed at ANNEXURE-I.
The Ministry does not maintain data on the number of hotel projects under development. However, details of tourism infrastructure projects under various schemes of the Ministry is given at ANNEXURE-II.
The contribution of the tourism sector to GDP and employment at the national level in recent years is as follows:
2021-22
2022-23*
2023-24( P)
Share of Tourism in GDP (%)
1.75
5.09
5.22
Share of Tourism in employment (%)
12.66
12.57
13.34
*: Revised Estimates
(P): Provisional
Source: Provisional estimates based on National Account Statistics (NAS) 2025 and Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including medical tourism and eco-tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. The Ministry complements the efforts of States/UTs by developing and promoting various tourism products of the country, including medical tourism and eco-tourism through various schemes and initiatives.
The Ministry of Tourism has put in place the Scheme of “Capacity Building for Service Providers” (CBSP) provides education, training and certification to the tourism service providers and hospitality sector including homestay owners, to upgrade manpower at every strata of tourism industry in order to capitalize the vast tourism potential of the country to the fullest, and provide professional expertise to the local populace as well as create fresh opportunities in the tourism sector both in urban as well as rural areas.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
ANNEXURE-I
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN THE SECTOR
Foreign Direct Investments in the sector have seen a steady rise, which is in part influenced by successful listing of hospitality companies:
Statement 1: Foreign Direct Investments in Hotels and Restaurants
(Rs. Crore)
Sector
FDI includes equity inflow, equity capital of unincorporated bodies, re-invested earnings, and other capital.
2022
2023
2024
Tourism, Hotels and Restaurants
2,827.44 crores
3,636.25 crores
11,490.18 crores
$359.68 mn
$440.33 mn
$1373.11 mn
Source: 1 https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/Table_No_4_MAR_25.pdf
OUTSTANDING CREDIT AS REPORTED BY RBI ON DEPLOYMENT OF GROSS CREDIT INTO MAJOR SECTORS 2
Statement 1: Deployment of Gross Bank Credit by Major Sectors
(Rs. Crore)
Sector
Outstanding as on
Variation (Year-on-Year)
2.Jun,2023
31.May,2024
30.May,2025
31.May,2024 / 2. Jun,2023
30.May,2025 / 31. May,2024
Tourism, Hotels and Restaurants
68712
78408
85206
14.1
8.7
Source: 2 https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=60738
ANNEXURE-II
A. SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME
i. The list of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme as on 15.07.2025 is as under: –
(Rs. in Crore)
S.
No.
State/UT
Circuit / Sanction Year
Name of the Project
Amount Sanctioned
Amount Released /Authorised
Amount Utilised*
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Long Island-Ross Smith Island- Neil Island- Havelock Island- Baratang Island-Port Blair
27.57
22.13
22.08
Andhra Pradesh
Coastal Circuit
2014-15
Development of Kakinada – Hope Island – Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary – Passarlapudi – Aduru – S Yanam – Kotipally
67.83
67.83
67.83
Andhra Pradesh
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Nellore – Pulikat Lake – Ubblamadugu Water Falls – Nelapattu- Kothakoduru- Mypadu – Ramateertham – Iskapalli
49.55
49.55
50.96
Andhra Pradesh
Buddhist Circuit
2017-18
Development of Buddhist Circuit: Shalihundam- Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda -Amravati- Anupu
35.24
30.02
30.02
Arunachal Pradesh
North-East Circuit
2014-15
Development of Bhalukpong- Bomdila and Tawang
49.77
47.28
47.28
Arunachal Pradesh
North East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Nafra- Seppa- Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys- Sangdupota- New Sagalee- Ziro- Yomcha
96.72
91.88
91.88
Assam
Wildlife Circuit
2015-16
Development of Manas– Probitora– Nameri– Kaziranga– Dibru– Saikhowa
94.68
94.68
94.68
Assam
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tezpur – Majuli – Sibsagar
90.98
90.97
90.97
Bihar
Tirthankar Circuit
2016-17
Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri
33.96
30.04
29.36
Bihar
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj – Dharmshala- Deoghar
44.76
42.52
42.17
Bihar
Buddhist Circuit
2016-17
Development of Buddhist circuit- Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya
95.18
95.18
95.18
Bihar
Rural Circuit
2017-18
Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia
44.27
40.31
40.31
Bihar
Spiritual Circuit
2017-18
Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh
44.55
42.32
42.32
Chhattisgarh
Tribal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Jashpur- Kunkuri- Mainpat- Kamleshpur – Maheshpur -Kurdar – Sarodhadadar- Gangrel- Kondagaon– Nathiyanawagaon- Jagdalpur- Chitrakoot- Tirthgarh
96.10
94.23
94.23
Goa
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail
97.65
97.65
97.50
Goa
Coastal Circuit
2017-18
Development of Coastal Circuit II: Rua De Orum Creek – Dona Paula -Colva – Benaulim
99.35
99.35
97.74
Gujarat
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Ahmedabad- Rajkot- Porbandar –Bardoli- Dandi
59.17
56.21
55.52
Gujarat
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Vadnagar- Modhera
91.12
87.25
85.63
Gujarat
Buddhist Circuit
2017-18
Development of Junagadh- Gir Somnath- Bharuch-Kutch- Bhavnagar- Rajkot- Mehsana
26.68
22.28
19.96
Haryana
Krishna Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourism Infrastructures at places related to Mahabharata in Kurukshetra
77.39
76.74
76.74
Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Himalayan Circuit: Kiarighat, Shimla, Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba
68.34
64.55
62.57
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Jammu-Srinagar-Pahalgam-Bhagwati Nagar-Anantnag-Salamabad Uri-Kargil-Leh
77.33
67.37
59.30
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Facilities at Jammu-Rajouri-Shopian-Pulwama.
81.60
67.35
59.41
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Facilities – Construction of Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in Floods in 2014 under PM Development Package
90.43
74.70
67.07
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai and Sudhmahadev
91.99
91.93
91.93
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist facilities at Anantnag-Pulwama-Kishtwar-Pahalgam-Zanskar Padum – Daksum – Ranjit Sagar Dam
86.39
69.95
63.25
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg-Baramulla- Kupwara- Kargil – Leh
91.84
85.80
84.93
Jharkhand
Eco Circuit
2018-19
Development of Eco Tourism circuit: Dalma- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat
30.44
30.44
28.04
Kerala
Eco Circuit
2015-16
Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady
64.08
64.08
64.08
Kerala
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sabarimala – Erumeli-Pampa-Sannidhanam
46.54
33.39
36.27
Kerala
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sree Padmanabha Arnamula
78.08
73.77
68.98
Kerala
Rural Circuit
2018-19
Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project
57.35
45.88
36.34
Kerala
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development Sivagiri Sree Narayana Guru Ashram- Arruvipuram- Kunnumpara Sree Subrahmania- Chembazhanthi Sree Narayana Gurukulam
66.42
42.01
32.91
Madhya Pradesh
Wildlife Circuit
2015-16
Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur- Sanjay- Dubri-Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Mukki- Pench
92.10
86.31
86.31
Madhya Pradesh
Buddhist Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sanchi-Satna-Rewa-Mandsaur-Dhar
74.02
72.75
72.75
Madhya Pradesh
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Chanderi – Bhimbetka – Mandu
89.82
89.49
89.49
Madhya Pradesh
Eco Circuit
2017-18
Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River
93.76
93.59
93.59
Maharashtra
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit – Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav
19.06
18.10
17.61
Maharashtra
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad
45.47
43.19
38.84
Manipur
North-East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur: Imphal- Khongjom
72.23
61.32
61.25
Manipur
NSpiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple – Shri Gopinath Temple – Shri Bungshibodon Temple – Shri Kaina Temple
45.34
45.33
43.04
Meghalaya
North East Circuit
2016-17
Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng-Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort
99.13
99.11
99.11
Meghalaya
North East Circuit
2018-19
Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- KremTirot – Khudoi & Kohmang Falls – Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves)
84.97
84.96
84.96
Mizoram
North East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek.
92.26
92.26
92.26
Mizoram
Eco Circuit
2016-17
Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit Aizawl -Rawpuichhip – Khawhphawp – Lengpui – Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang – Muthee – Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield – Hmuifang
66.37
53.09
53.09
Nagaland
Tribal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Tribal Circuit Peren- Kohima- Wokha
97.36
97.36
92.49
Nagaland
Tribal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Mokokchung-Tuensang-Mon
98.14
98.14
98.14
Odisha
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara
70.82
67.28
59.47
Puducherry
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Dubrayapet – Arikamedu – Veerampattinam – Chunnambar – Nallavadu/Narambai – Manapet- Kalapet – Puducherry – Yanam
58.44
58.44
58.44
Puducherry
Heritage Circuit
2017-18
Development of Franco- Tamil Village, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam
49.44
45.70
45.50
Puducherry
Spiritual Circuit
2017-18
Development of Spiritual Circuit in Puducherry
34.96
31.40
31.40
Punjab
Heritage
Circuit
2018-19
Development of Anandpur Sahib – Fatehgarh Sahib – Chamkaur Sahib – Ferozpur – Khatkar Kalan – Kalanour – Patiala
85.32
81.05
81.05
Rajasthan
Desert
Circuit
2015-16
Development of Sambhar Lake Town and Other Destinations
50.01
50.01
55.89
Rajasthan
Krishna
Circuit
2016-17
Development of Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand)
75.80
73.85
77.49
Rajasthan
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Spiritual Circuit– ‘Development of Churu (Salasar Balaji)-Jaipur (Shri Samodke Balaji, Ghatke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) – Mehndipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji)
87.05
75.03
75.03
Rajasthan
Heritage
Circuit
2017-18
Development of Heritage Circuit Development of Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort) – Jaipur (Facade Illumination in Jaipur and Nahargarh Fort) -Jhalawar (Gagron Fort) – Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh Fort) – Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort) – Hanumangarh (Gogamedi) – Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra) – Dholpur (Bagh-I-Nilofor and Purani Chawani) – Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak, Merta) – Tonk (Sunehri Kothi)
70.61
66.99
67.04
Sikkim
North
East
Circuit
2015-16
Development of Tourist Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) – Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok-TuminLingee- Singtam (exit)
98.05
97.41
97.41
Sikkim
North East Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam– Maka- Temi-BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi –Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit)
95.32
95.32
95.32
Tamil Nadu
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of (Chennai- Mamamallapuram – Rameshwaram – Manpadu – Kanyakumari)
73.13
71.03
71.03
Telangana
Eco Circuit
2015-16
Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district
91.62
91.25
91.62
Telangana
Tribal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls
79.87
79.87
79.87
Telangana
Heritage Circuit
2017-18
Development of Qutub Shahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond’s Tomb
96.90
70.61
90.61
Tripura
North East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Agartala – Sipahijala – Melaghar – Udaipur – Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat– Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara– Ambassa
82.85
77.76
77.76
Tripura
North
East Circuit
2018-19
Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati – Bhunaneshwari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra
44.83
35.25
32.21
Uttar Pradesh
Buddhist Circuit
2016-17
Development of Srawasti, Kushinagar, & Kapilwastu
87.89
72.56
68.43
Uttar Pradesh
Ramayana Circuit
2016-17
Development of Chitrakoot and Shringverpur
69.45
64.09
56.03
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Ahar-Aligarh-Kasganj-Sarosi (Unnao)-Pratapgarh- Kausambi-Mirzapur-Gorakhpur-Domariyaganj-Basti-Barabanki-Azamgarh-Kairana- Baghpat- Shahjahanpur
71.91
69.63
69.63
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Bijnor- Meerut- Kanpur- Kanpur Dehat- Banda- Ghazipur- Salempur- Ghosi- Balia- Ambedkar Nagar- Aligarh- Fatehpur- Deoria- Mahoba- Sonbhadra- Chandauli- Mishrikh- Bhadohi
67.51
64.14
63.62
Uttar Pradesh
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Kalinjar Fort (Banda)- Maghar Dham (Sant Kabir Nagar)- Chauri Chaura, Shaheed Sthal (Fatehpur)- Mahuar shaheed Sthal (Ghosi)- Shaheed Smarak (Meerut)
36.65
36.65
36.65
Uttar Pradesh
Ramayana Circuit
2017-18
Development of Ayodhya
127.21
115.46
113.22
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development of Jewar-Dadri-Sikandrabad-Noida-Khurja-Banda
12.03
11.43
11.69
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development of Gorakhnath Temple (Gorakhpur), Devipattan Temple (Balrampur) and Vatvashni Temple (Domariyagunj)
18.30
18.12
18.12
Uttarakhand
Eco Circuit
2015-16
Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism, Adventure Sports, and Associated Tourism Related Infrastructure for Development of Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination-District Tehri
69.17
69.17
69.20
Uttarakhand
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Integrated Development of Heritage Circuit in Kumaon Region – Katarmal -Jogeshwar-Baijnath-Devidhura
76.32
68.91
68.91
West Bengal
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Beach Circuit: Udaipur- Digha- Shankarpur- Tajpur- Mandarmani- Fraserganj-Bakkhlai- Henry Island
67.99
65.07
65.07
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Wayside Amenities
2018-19
Development of Wayside Amenities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar at Varanasi-Gaya; Kushinagar-Gaya- Kushinagar in collaboration with MoRTH
17.50
16.63
15.83
Total
5290.33
4964.75
4893.91
* Includes amount of authorization to CNA through TSA Model I for Central Sector Scheme
ii. List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 as on 15.07.2025
S. no.
State
Year of Sanction
Destination
Name of the Experience
Sanctioned Cost
(₹ Crore)
Amount Authorised (₹ Crore)
1
Andhra Pradesh
2024-25
Bapatala
Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience
97.52
9.75
2
Andhra Pradesh
2023-24
Araku-Lambasingi
Borra Cave Experience at Araku
29.87
2.99
3
Arunachal Pradesh
2023-24
Nacho
Unlock Nacho Expedition
14.02
1.40
4
Arunachal Pradesh
2023-24
Mechuka
Mechuka Cultural Haat
18.48
1.85
5
Arunachal Pradesh
2023-24
Mechuka
Mechuka Adventure Park
12.75
1.28
6
Assam
2023-24
Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar Wetland Experience
26.67
2.66
7
Assam
2023-24
Jorhat
Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate
23.88
2.38
8
Bihar
2024-25
Bodh Gaya
Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
165.44
16.54
9
Chhattisgarh
2024-25
Kawardha
Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kabirdham District
145.99
14.59
10
Dadra Nagar & Haveli and Daman & Diu
2024-25
Daman
Daman Convention Centre
147.13
CRZ clearance required
11
Goa
2023-24
Porvorim
Porvorim Creek Experience
24.07
2.40
12
Goa
2023-24
Colva
Colva Beach Experience
19.98
1.99
13
Haryana
2024-25
Panchkula
Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park
26.68
2.68
14
Haryana
2024-25
Panchkula
Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden
65.82
6.58
15
Himachal Pradesh*
2024-25
Maa Chintpurni Temple (District – Una)
Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una
56.26
5.62
16
Karnataka
2023-24
Hampi
Setting up of ‘Traveller nooks’
25.63
2.56
17
Karnataka
2023-24
Mysuru
Tonga ride Heritage experience zone
2.71
0.27
18
Karnataka
2023-24
Mysuru
Ecological Experience Zone
18.48
1.84
19
Kerala
2023-24
Kumarakom
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience
13.92
1.39
20
Kerala
2024-25
Alappuzha
Alappuzha: A Global Water Wonderland
93.17
9.31
21
Kerala
2024-25
Malampuzha
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park
75.87
7.58
22
Ladakh
2023-24
Leh
Julley Leh Biodiversity Park
23.16
2.31
23
Ladakh
2023-24
Kargil
Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience
11.91
1.19
24
Lakshadweep
2024-25
Bangaram
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Bangaram
81.18
8.11
25
Madhya Pradesh
2023-24
Gwalior
Phoolbagh Experience Zone
16.73
1.67
26
Madhya Pradesh
2023-24
Chitrakoot
Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot
27.21
2.72
27
Madhya Pradesh*
2024-25
Pitambara Peeth, Datia
Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia
44.24
Under process
28
Maharashtra
2023-24
Pune
Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3
76.22
7.62
29
Meghalaya
2023-24
Sohra
Waterfall Trails Experience
27.84
Under process
30
Meghalaya
2023-24
Sohra
Meghalayan Age Cave Experience
32.45
3.24
31
Mizoram
2024-25
Champhai
Eco Resort Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur & Mualbuhvum, Champhai
38.85
3.88
32
Mizoram
2024-25
Champhai
Heritage and Cultural Centre, Champhai
33.87
3.38
33
Nagaland
2023-24
Chumoukedima
Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint
7.87
0.78
34
Nagaland
2023-24
Chumuoukedima
Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat
21.56
2.15
35
Nagaland
2024-25
Chumuoukedima
Adventure Tourism Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema
32.54
3.25
36
Puducherry
2023-24
Karaikal
Karaikal beach and waterfront experience
20.29
CRZ clearance required
37
Punjab
2023-24
Kapurthala
Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland
20.06
Forest clearance required
38
Punjab
2023-24
Amritsar
Border Tourism Experience at Attari
25.90
2.59
39
Rajasthan
2023-24
Bundi
Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan
21.65
2.65
40
Rajasthan
2024-25
Sikar
Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)
87.87
Under process
41
Rajasthan*
2024-25
Karni Mata temple, Bikaner dist.
Development Works at Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner
22.57
Under process
42
Rajasthan*
2024-25
Malaseri Dungari (District – Bhilwara)
Development of Malaseri Dungri, Bhilwara District
48.73
Under process
43
Sikkim
2023-24
Gyalshing
Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster
15.40
1.54
44
Sikkim
2023-24
Gangtok
Gangtok Cultural Village
22.59
2.25
45
Tamil Nadu
2023-24
Mamallapuram
Immersive experience at Shore Temple
30.02
NMA Clearance Required
46
Telangana
2023-24
Bhongir
Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone
56.81
5.68
47
Telangana
2023-24
Ananathagiri
Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest
38.00
3.80
48
Tripura
2024-25
Agartala
Tripura Heritage Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2)
48.94
4.89
49
Uttar Pradesh
2023-24
Prayagraj
Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp
14.52
1.45
50
Uttar Pradesh
2023-24
Naimisaranya
Vedic- wellness Experience
17.80
1.78
51
Uttarakhand
2023-24
Pithoragarh
Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji
17.86
1.78
52
Uttarakhand
2023-24
Champawat
Tea Garden Experience
19.89
1.98
TOTAL AMOUNT
2108.87
166.35
* Note: The projects have been approved by the CSMC in May 2025 for transfer from PRASHAD to Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme
iii. Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme
The following are the 36 nos. of projects sanctioned in 2024-25:
S. No.
State/UT
Year of Sanction
Name of the Project
Sanctioned
Cost (₹ Lakhs)
Amount Authorized (₹ Lakhs)
1
Andhra Pradesh
2024-25
Ahobilam-A spiritual Odyssey
2,499.56
249.95
2
Andhra Pradesh
2024-25
Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar
2500.00
250.00
3
Arunachal Pradesh
2024-25
Bichom Dam Adventure & Eco-Tourism Project
990.14
99.01
4
Arunachal Pradesh
2024-25
Kibhito Frontier Tourism – Gateway to Serenity
496.41
49.64
5
Assam
2024-25
Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar
998.91
99.90
6
Bihar
2024-25
Development of Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran
2,428.99
242.90
7
Chhattisgarh
2024-25
Development of Mayali Bagicha as Eco Tourism Destination
996.97
99.69
8
Goa
2024-25
Beautification and Development of Harvalem Waterfall at Mayem Village
981.42
98.14
9
Gujarat
2024-25
Transformation of sharmishtha Lake: Light & culture at Vadnagar
1,728.56
172.86
10
Gujarat
2024-25
The Sacred Ocean Retreat at Harsiddhi Shore, Porbandar
2,465.61
246.56
11
Gujarat
2024-25
THOL: Transformative Tourism’ Harmonious Sustainability, Optimized Skilling’ Leading Technology
995.68
9.95
12
Himachal Pradesh
2024-25
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Kaza
2,481.87
248.18
13
Himachal Pradesh
2024-25
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Rakchham, Chhitkul
495.95
49.59
14
Jharkhand
2024-25
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Ramrekha Dham, Simdega
1,886.65
188.66
15
Kerala
2024-25
Thalassery: The Spiritual Nexus
2500,00
250.00
16
Kerala
2024-25
Varkala- Dakshin Kashi
2,499.98
249.99
17
Ladakh
2024-25
Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Tourism Hub: Integrating wildlife Sightings and community progress
982.35
98.23
18
Madhya Pradesh
2024-25
Medieval Splendor 2.0, Orchha
2499.89
249.98
19
Maharashtra
2024-25
Development of Ahmednagar Fort
2499.99
249.99
20
Manipur
2024-25
Development of Ancient capital of Manipur, Langthabal Konug
2,469.24
246.92
21
Meghalaya
2024-25
Mawphlang cultural & Heritage centre
2486.55
248.65
22
Meghalaya
2024-25
Nartiang Spiritual & Cultural Centre
2,486.89
248.68
23
Nagaland
2024-25
Soulful Trails: The Impur Heritage Experience, Impur Village
2,494.21
249.42
24
Nagaland
2024-25
Deveropment of wings over Doyang: An Eco-Tourism Haven’ Doyang Reservoir
999.62
99.96
25
Puducherry
2024-25
Development of White Town
2,218.81
221.88
26
Punjab
2024-25
Cultural and Heritage Strech at Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur
2,499.99
249.99
27
Punjab
2024-25
Heritage street -A symbor of peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar
2,490.00
249.00
28
Sikkim
2024-25
Echoes of Valor: The Gnathang Valley Experience,” Gnathang Village
499.96
49.99
29
Sikkim
2024-25
Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Unity and Heritage, Kabi, Mangan
2496.40
249.64
30
Tamil Nadu
2024-25
lconic Transformation of Rameswaram
2,001.24
200.12
31
Telangana
2024-25
Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda
2,484.92
248.49
32
Telangana
2024-25
Development of Eco-TourisJn Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy
997.95
99.79
33
Uttar Pradesh
2024-25
Development of Cultural Landscape at Mahoba
2,498.14
249.81
34
Uttarakhand
2024-25
Development of Jadung Festive Ground’, Jadung
499.16
49.91
35
Uttarakhand
2024-25
Development of Kainchidham campus, Kainchidham
1759.87
175.98
36
Uttarakhand
2024-25
Mana Haat project
498.79
49.87
Total
64,810.67
6391.32
B. PRASHAD SCHEME
List of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme
S. No.
State
Project Name
Sanction Year
Sanction Amount (in Crores)
Amount Released (in Crores)
Physical Progress
Financial Progress
1
Andhra Pradesh
Development of Amaravati Town, Guntur District as a Tourist Destination
2015-16
27.77
27.77
100%
100%
2
Andhra Pradesh
Development of Srisailam Temple
2017-18
43.08
43.08
100%
100%
3
Andhra Pradesh
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narsimha Swami Vari Devasthanam at Simhachalam in Vishakhapatnam Temple
2022-23
54.04
27.37
65%
51%
4
Andhra Pradesh
Development of Pilgrimage Tourism Infrastructure in Annavaram Temple Town
2024-25
25.33
0
0%
0%
5
Arunachal Pradesh
Development of Parshuram Kund, Lohit Distt.
2020-21
37.88
31.02
92%
82%
6
Assam
Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati
2015-16
29.80
29.80
100%
100%
7
Bihar
Development at Patna Sahib
2015-16
29.62
29.62
100%
100%
8
Bihar
Development of basic facilities at Vishnupad temple, Gaya, Bihar
2014-15
3.63
3.63
100%
100%
9
Bihar
Development of Ambika Bhawani Temple, Saran
2024-25
13.29
0
0%
0%
10
Chhattisgarh
Development of Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh
2020-21
48.44
40.19
100%
83%
11
Goa
Development of Bom Jesus Basilica
2024-25
16.46
4.68
0%
28%
12
Gujarat
Development of Dwarka
2016-17
10.46
10.46
100%
100%
13
Gujarat
Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath
2016-17
45.36
45.36
100%
100%
14
Gujarat
Development of Promenade at Somnath
2018-19
47.12
47.12
100%
100%
15
Gujarat
Development of Pilgrimage Facilities at Ambaji Temple, Banaskantha, Gujarat
2022-23
50.00
30.00
38%
60%
16
Haryana
Development of Mata Mansa Devi Temple and Nada Saheb Gurudwara in Panchkula District
2019-20
48.53
34.68
74%
71%
17
Jammu & Kashmir
Development at Hazratbal Shrine, Srinagar
2016-17
40.46
34.30
100%
85%
18
Jharkhand
Development of Baba Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar
2018-19
36.79
34.95
100%
95%
19
Karnataka
Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru
2023-24
45.38
0.00
0%
0%
20
Karnataka
Development of Renuka Yallama Devi temple
2024-25
18.37
0
0%
0%
21
Karnataka
Development of Basic Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist.
2024-25
22.25
0
0%
0%
22
Kerala
Development at Guruvayur Temple
2016-17
45.19
45.19
100%
100%
23
Madhya Pradesh
Development of Amarkantak
2020-21
49.99
42.47
100%
85%
24
Madhya Pradesh
Development of Omkareshwar
2017-18
43.93
43.93
100%
100%
25
Maharashtra
Development of Trimbakeshwar, Nashik
2017-18
45.41
38.44
91%
85%
26
Meghalaya
Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation in Meghalaya
2020-21
29.29
27.78
100%
95%
27
Mizoram
Development of Infrastructure for Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism in the State of Mizoram
2022-23
44.89
26.37
29%
59%
28
Mizoram
Development of Basic Amenities under PRASHAD scheme in Vangchhia, Champhai District
2024-25
5.47
0
0%
0%
29
Nagaland
Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure in Nagaland
2018-19
25.20
23.56
100%
93%
30
Nagaland
Development of Pilgrimage Tourism Infrastructure at Zunheboto
2022-23
18.18
15.45
72%
85%
31
Odisha
Infrastructure Development at Puri, Shree Jagannath Dham – Ramachandi – Prachi River front at Demuli under Mega Circuit
2014-15
50.00
10.00
27%
20%
32
Puducherry
Development of Pilgrim Facilites & Tourist attractions for Sri Dharbaranyeswara Temple
2024-25
25.94
0
0%
0%
33
Punjab
Development of Karuna Sagar Valmiki Sthal at Amritsar
2015-16
6.40
6.40
100%
100%
34
Punjab
Development of Chamkaur Sahib at Rupar, Punjab
2021-22
30.52
21.93
79%
72%
35
Rajasthan
Integrated Development of Pushkar/Ajmer
2015-16
32.64
26.11
100%
80%
36
Sikkim
Development of Pilgrimage Facilitation at Four Patron Saints, Yuksom
2020-21
33.32
28.31
100%
85%
37
Tamil Nadu
Development of Kanchipuram
2016-17
13.99
13.99
100%
100%
38
Tamil Nadu
Development of Velankanni
2016-17
4.86
4.86
100%
100%
39
Tamil Nadu
Development of 8 Navagraha Temples
2024-25
40.94
0
0%
0%
40
Telangana
Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur
2020-21
38.90
33.07
100%
85%
41
Telangana
Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Mulugu
2022-23
62.00
32.73
37%
53%
42
Telangana
Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem District
2022-23
41.38
8.43
29%
20%
43
Telangana
Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam
2024-25
4.22
0
0%
0%
44
Tripura
Development of Tripura Sundari Temple, Udaipur
2020-21
34.43
28.01
79%
81%
45
Uttar Pradesh
Development of Varanasi – Phase –I
2015-16
18.73
18.73
100%
100%
46
Uttar Pradesh
Development of Mathura-Vrindavan as Mega Tourist Circuit (Ph-II)
2014-15
10.98
10.98
100%
100%
47
Uttar Pradesh
River Cruise Tourism in Ganga, Varanasi
2017-18
9.02
9.02
100%
100%
48
Uttar Pradesh
Construction of Tourist Facilitation Centre at Vrindavan
2014-15
9.36
9.36
100%
100%
49
Uttar Pradesh
Development of Varanasi – Phase –II
2017-18
44.60
31.77
100%
71%
50
Uttar Pradesh
Development of Infrastructure facilities at Govardhan
2018-19
37.59
30.97
100%
82%
51
Uttarakhand
Integrated Development of Kedarnath
2015-16
34.77
34.77
100%
100%
52
Uttarakhand
Development of Infrastructure for Pilgrimage Facilitation in Badrinath Ji Dham
2018-19
56.15
38.38
85%
68%
53
Uttarakhand
Augmentation of Pilgrimage Infrastructure Facilities and Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham
2021-22
54.36
10.22
100%
19%
54
West Bengal
Development of Belur Math
2016-17
30.03
23.39
100%
78%
1726.74
1168.65
C. List of Projects Sanctioned under the Scheme Assistance to Central Agencies
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Sr. No.
Name of Project
State
Agency
Sanction Date
Amount sanctioned
Amount Released
1
Sound and Light Show at Dal Lake (Nigeen Lake)
J&K
ITDC
25-06-2012
500
400
2
Cruise Passenger Facilities Centre in the existing Passenger Terminal at Chennai Port.
Tamil Nadu
Chennai Port Trust
24-09-2012
1724.66
1724.66
3
Implementation of Multimedia /Laser show at Tilyar Lake
Haryana
ITDC
30-04-2013
500
224.05
4
Construction of Interpretation Centre at the World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi.
Delhi
Aga Khan Foundation
04-03-2014
4944.84
4944.84
5
Cruise Terminal Building at Mormugao Port Trust
Goa
Mormugao Port Trust
24-06-2014
879.04
767.18
6
Sound & Light Show at Diu Fort, Diu
Daman & Diu
ITDC
28-02-2015
775.54
620.43
7
Illumination of monuments in Varanasi/Sarnath (Dhamekh Stupa in SarnathChaukhandi Stupa in Sarnath, Tomb of Lalkan in Sarnath and Man Mahal in Banaras).
Uttar Pradesh
ITDC
28-02-2015
512.43
381.47
8
Development of Kanoji Angre Lighthouse as a tourist Destination
Maharashtra
Mumbai Port Trust
09-08-2016
1500
1500
9
Development of a Walkway/Promenade on Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kerala
Kerala
Cochin Port Trust
28-10-2016
901
826.29
10
Central Financial Assistance for upgrading of Births & Backup area of Ernakulam Wharf
Kerala
Cochin Port Trust
31-03-2017
2141
1912.8
11
Project for Up-gradation of Golf Course at SAI Trivandrum Golf Club by the Sports Authority of India
Kerala
SAI
31-03-2017
2464.99
1232.49
12
Sound and Light Show at Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore, Haryana.
Haryana
ITDC
16-10-2017
600
300
13
Sound and Light Show at Puttaparthy, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
ITDC
27-11-2017
708.67
354.34
14
Up-gradation/ modernization to International Cruise terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Port Trust
29-12-2017
1250
1250
15
Illumination of three monuments in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-
1. Dashashwamedh Ghat to Darbhanga Ghat (stretch of 300 m)
2. Tulsi Manas Mandir
3. Sarnath Museum
Uttar Pradesh
CPWD
21-12-2017
293.55
293.55
16
Infrastructural Development at JCP Attari, Wagha Border
Punjab
BSF
12-06-2018
1287
1127.13
17
Improvement of immigration facility and deepening of existing cruise berth at Mormugao Port Trust
Goa
Mormugao Port Trust
24-08-2018
1316.4
491.64
18
Developing infrastructure at Cochin Port Cruise Terminal.
Kerala
Cochin Port Trust
12-12-2018
120.79
114.17
19
Creation of additional tourism facilities at the Cochin Port Trust Walkway
Kerala
Cochin Port Trust
12-12-2018
466.47
466.47
20
Construction of Cruise-Cum-Costal Cargo Terminal at Channel berth area in Outer Harbour of Visakhapatnam Port
Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam Port Trust
14-12-2018
3850
2991
21
Restoration/ Renovation of ‘Jallianwala Bagh Memorial’ & Additional work to be taken at Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial at Amritsar, Punjab.
Punjab (GFR)
ASI
08-03-2019
2302
2250
22
Sound and Light Show at (Purana Quila) Delhi
Delhi
ITDC
05-08-2019
1404
537
23
Development of Additional infrastructure in the new Cochin Port Trust Terminal
Kerala
Cochin Port Trust
13-12-2019
1029.7
888.62
24
Illumination of Building of National Gallery of Modern Art
Delhi
NCSM
19-12-2019
380
304
25
Development & renovation of selected facilities of National Museum
Delhi
NCSM
26-12-2019
4373
2186
26
Development of Jetties at 9 main points of embarkation/disembarkation of River Cruize on National Water ways No. 1 & 2
Assam
IWAI
28-04-2020
2803.05
700.76
27
Tourism Infrastructure at Beltaal Lake, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh by ITDC.
Madhya Pradesh
ITDC
29-09-2020
2315.30
737.27
28
Sound & Light Show at Leh, Ladakh & Water Screen Projection Multimedia Show at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil, Ladakh
Leh & Ladakh
ITDC
26-11-2020
2321.99
515.99
29
3D visual projection mapping of NGMA Building
Delhi
NCSM
31-03-2021
616.27
464.58
30
Development of Convention Centre and associated Infrastructure at Aizawl.
Mizoram
WAPCOS
31-03-2021
3994.75
3057.03
31
Development of International and Domestic Cruse Terminal and allied facilities at Murmugao Port Trust, Goa
Goa
Mormugao Port Trust
10-09-2021
5000
4000
32
Upgradation/Modernization to International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai Port Trust
Maharashtra
Mumbai Port Trust
20-12-2021
3750
3600
33
Development of 22 viewpoints in North Eastern State
(i) Nagaland (2 view points)- Rs.5.77 Cr.
(ii) Meghalaya (3 view points) – Rs.6.26 Cr.
(iii) Mizoram (9 view points)- Rs.12.78 Cr.
(iv) Arunachal Pradesh (4 view points) – Rs.6.25 Cr.
(v) Manipur (3 view points)- Rs.5.93 Cr.
(vi) Sikkim/West Bengal (1 view point)- Rs.3.70 Cr.
NER
NHIDCL
11-10-2022
4444
3555.4
34
Development of Border Tourism at Shri Tanot Complex, Jaisalmer Sector
Rajasthan
BSF
05-07-2022
1767.66
883.83
35
Multimedia Laser Show with Water Screen and Musical Fountain at Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad, Telangana
Telangana
BECIL
31-10-2022
5000
4090
36
Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Digital Multimedia Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts University, Hyderabad Telangana
Telangana
BECIL
22-12-2022
1179.93
943.47
37
Project ‘Major Upgradation of National Science Centre
Delhi
NCSM
27-03-2023
3180
318
38
Installation of Musical Fountain & Water Screen Multimedia based projection show at Nawal Sagar Lake, Bundi
Rajasthan
ITDC
04-10-2023
925.67
213.6
39
Development of Light & Sound and Multimedia Show at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Delhi
ITDC
28-03-2024
4712.4
971
40
3D Mapping with Aqua Screen Projection and Sound Show at Buxar, Bihar and Dynamic Lighting & Motif at Ram Rekha Ghat, Bihar
Bihar
BECIL
10-06-2024
599.96
59.99
41
Illumination and allied works at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, District – Ariyalur
Tamil Nadu
ITDC
31-03-2025
1147.52
0
Total
79983.583